Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) show a significant drop in traffic fatalities across the state during the 2025 Independence Day holiday period. Four people were killed in crashes, compared to 18 during the same time frame in 2024.
During this year’s holiday enforcement period, the THP investigated 132 crashes, 49 with injuries. They made 99 DUI arrests; and assisted 752 motorists.
Troopers will continue high-visibility enforcement throughout the summer travel season.