The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) worked overtime during this past weekend’s statewide snowstorm, responding to an extraordinary volume of incidents caused by dangerous road conditions. Troopers assisted motorists, investigated crashes, and ensured public safety in the face of severe weather challenges.
During the snowstorm, THP responded to 645 crashes, including 518 property damage crashes and 127 crashes involving injuries. Tragically, three fatal crashes occurred, one of which is being investigated as a vehicular homicide. In addition to crash responses, THP Troopers provided aid to more than 870 stranded drivers, and THP dispatchers answered more than 1,700 calls for assistance from the public.