The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced an outstanding reduction in teen-involved crashes and fatalities this year. From Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021 to 2022, teen drivers saw a larger percentage reduction in speed-related crashes than other drivers, according to Tennessee’s Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN).
Here are highlights from FFY 2021 to 2022, according to TITAN:
A 2.0% reduction in overall teen crashes statewide compared to FFY 2020 – 2021.
A 6.5% reduction in overall teen fatalities statewide compared to FFY 2020 – 2021.
A 9.1% reduction in crashes involving speed with teen drivers, and/or passengers, statewide compared to FFY 2020 – 2021.