Memphis area leads Tennessee in traffic death reduction

(The Center Square) – Traffic fatalities decreased by 14% in Tennessee in 2025, with the Memphis area experiencing the most significant decline, according to a report from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

The Memphis post of the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated 169 traffic deaths, down from 259 in 2024. The numbers do not include the last two days of the year, the department said.