Department of Safety
Dave Mitchell, Commissioner
July Fourth Holiday Historical Information 2005
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June 29, 2006
In Tennessee, there were 10 fatal crashes resulting in 11 deaths in 2005, yielding a fatality rate of one death per seven hours and five minutes.
| Single Vehicle Crashes: | 8 |
| Multiple Vehicle Crashes: | 2 |
| Alcohol Related Deaths: | 4 (36%) |
Vehicle Occupants Killed: 8
- Of the eight vehicle occupants killed, 4 (50%) were not wearing safety restraints.
- Of the four unrestrained, three (75%) were ejected from the vehicle.
- No child passengers requiring child restraint devices were killed.
Motorcyclists: 2 (All Wearing Helmets)
Pedestrians: 1
| FATALITY LOG | ||||||
| DAY | TIME | COUNTY | HIGHWAY | NUMBER KILLED | ALCOHOL RELATED | |
| 1. | Friday | 11:00 p.m. | Hawkins | SR 347 | 1 | No |
| 2. | Saturday | 12:13 a.m. | Dickson | SR 46 | 1 | No |
| 3. | Saturday | 3:15 p.m. | Wilson | County Road | 1 | Yes |
| 4. | Saturday | 4:20 p.m. | Jackson | SR 151 | 1 | No |
| 5. | Saturday | 9:29 p.m. | Bradley | County Road | 1 | No |
| 6. | Sunday | 3:01 p.m. | Wilson | SR 96 | 1 | Yes |
| 7. | Sunday | 9:53 p.m. | Wayne | SR 13 | 2 | Yes |
| 8. | Monday | 1:25 a.m. | Claiborne | SR 63 | 1 | No |
| 9. | Monday | 2:59 p.m. | Henderson | County Road | 1 | No |
| 10. | Monday | 3:30 p.m. | Fentress | County Road | 1 | No |
HIGHEST DEATHS
The highest number of deaths in a 102 - hour Fourth of July holiday period occurred in 1996, when 27 people were killed in traffic crashes in Tennessee, yielding a fatality rate of one death per three hours and 42 minutes.
LOWEST DEATHS
The lowest number of deaths in a 78 - hour Fourth of July holiday period occurred in 1998, when 8 people were killed in traffic crashes in Tennessee, yielding a fatality rate of one death per nine hours and 45 minutes.
The 2006 Fourth of July holiday period will begin 6 p.m. on Friday, June 30 and continue until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. This will be a 102 - hour holiday period.
The Tennessee Department of Safety's mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.
