Car Accidents in Knoxville, TN: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Knoxville, TN.
We keep a close eye on Knoxville’s traffic patterns and crash data, especially as familiar corridors continue to pop up in the city’s reports year after year. While traffic deaths dropped sharply last year, we know there’s more to the story, and more work to do to keep our roads safe for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
Every street in Knoxville has its story, and when crashes happen, figuring out who responded and how to get your crash report can be confusing. Our team is here to help you navigate those next steps and answer your questions, whether you’re downtown, in West Knoxville, or anywhere in between.
If you or someone you care about has been in a car accident in Knoxville, don’t try to sort it out alone. Reach out to our team for guidance, support, and local insight; we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Getting a Copy of Your Knoxville Crash Report
The Knoxville Police Department handles crashes that happen on city streets, and their yearly traffic death totals include every road within city limits, even the interstates. Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers also respond to local crashes, and you’ll need to get their reports from the state. If your crash was handled by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, you can get a report at their North or East precinct offices.
To get a crash report from KPD, visit the Records Unit at 1650 Huron Street, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (call 865-215-7231 to double-check hours). Paper copies are $0.15 per page, payable by cash, check, or money order. For a mailed copy, write to 1617 Saint Mary Street, Attention Records, and include the blue Accident Information card (or a letter with the report number, date, location, and driver’s name), payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
A digital copy costs $10 through the state’s purchasetncrash.gov site. KPD’s records page explains that under state law, only people directly involved in a crash can get a full, unredacted report: those named in it, their agents or attorneys, owners of property listed in it, and anyone authorized to obtain motor vehicle records.
If your crash was handled by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, you can buy the report online for $10, or get it in person at a THP district office or by mail for $4. Also, if a crash causes injury, death, or more than $1,500 in property damage, each driver or owner must file an Owner/Operator report with the state within 20 days. You can find detailed instructions in our Tennessee crash report guide.
Don’t want to deal with the forms, or not sure which agency has your report? We can get a copy of your report for you at no cost.
Knoxville Traffic Deaths and Serious Crashes
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| People killed on roads inside city limits | 29, down from 52 in 2024 | 2025 | Knoxville Police Department |
| Motorcyclists killed | 8 | 2025 | Knoxville Police Department |
| Pedestrians and bicyclists killed | 6 pedestrians (11 in 2024) and 1 bicyclist | 2025 | Knoxville Police Department |
| Fatal crashes on the interstate, inside city limits | 5 of 29 | 2025 | Knoxville Police Department |
| Crashes that killed or seriously injured someone | 1,183 | Oct 2016 to Sep 2021 | City of Knoxville Vision Zero |
The 2025 numbers are from KPD’s year-end release on January 6, 2026, which reported a nearly 45 percent drop in traffic deaths, the lowest since 2020. More than a quarter of those killed were motorcyclists. KPD noted that at least seven people who died weren’t wearing seat belts, and the main causes were failure to yield, lane departures, inattention, intoxication, and speeding.
The five-year total comes from the city’s Vision Zero analysis of crashes from October 2016 through September 2021. That means a life-changing crash happened about every 37 hours during that period.
Knoxville’s High-Injury Corridors
Six of the 29 fatal crashes in Knoxville in 2025 happened on North Broadway. This street is part of the city’s Vision Zero high-injury network, which WATE reported in October 2025 covers just 5 percent of city roads but makes up 63 percent of serious crashes. The Vision Zero crash data page highlights the network’s most dangerous corridors, including Clinton Highway (US-25W) from Old Callahan Drive to Schaad Road, plus the four stretches below.
- North Broadway, from Old Broadway to Highland Drive: According to WATE, North Broadway is a state route. The Broadway Streetscape Project will add a shared-use path between Cecil and Woodland Avenues, upgrade crossings at Cecil, Woodland, and McCroskey, and build new sidewalks between Gibbs Drive and Hotel Road. Intersection work at Essary Drive is also in design. Construction on an Accelerated Bus Corridor is expected to begin in summer 2027.
- Chapman Highway (SR-71), from Nixon Road to Norton Road: The city lists this section among its high-injury corridors, and KPD’s 2025 report noted fatal crashes here. WBIR reported in October 2024 that crews added a shared-use path and a landscaped median to Chapman Highway that year.
- Western Avenue, 17th Street to Interstate 40: The City scores the stretch from 17th Street out to I-40 among its highest. KPD’s 2025 release also named Western Avenue among the year’s fatal crash locations.
- East Magnolia Avenue, North Harrison Street to North Beaman Street: This stretch is on the same list, and WBIR reported in October 2024 that the City’s 2023 safety projects included work on Magnolia Avenue.
Trauma Care for Knoxville Crash Patients
The University of Tennessee Medical Center (1924 Alcoa Highway) is a Level I trauma center, designated by the State of Tennessee and verified by the American College of Surgeons. It’s the only Level I center in the region and treats patients from Knox County and 21 nearby counties.
For children, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital (formerly East Tennessee Children’s Hospital) at 2018 W. Clinch Avenue is a regional pediatric center, as listed in Tennessee’s 2022 trauma annual report.
After a crash, we can connect you with local help, from doctors and body shops to injury attorneys. Contact our team.
Quick Answers About Knoxville Crashes
How many people died in Knoxville traffic crashes in 2025?
Knoxville police counted 29 traffic deaths on roads inside the city in 2025, compared with 52 the year before, a drop of nearly 45 percent and the fewest since 2020. Eight of the people killed were on motorcycles, six were walking, and one was riding a bicycle.
Is North Broadway one of Knoxville’s most crash-prone roads?
The stretch of North Broadway from Old Broadway to Highland Drive is on the City of Knoxville’s list of highest-scoring high-injury corridors, and Knoxville police counted six fatal crashes on North Broadway in 2025. New sidewalks, a shared-use path, and crossing upgrades are planned or in design along parts of it.
How do I get a Knoxville police crash report?
Go to the Knoxville Police Department Records Unit at 1650 Huron Street, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., where copies cost 15 cents a page in cash, check, or money order. Mail requests go to 1617 Saint Mary Street. A digital copy costs $10 through purchasetncrash.gov.
Where is the closest Level I trauma center for Knoxville crashes?
The University of Tennessee Medical Center at 1924 Alcoa Highway is Knoxville’s Level I trauma center, holding both state designation and American College of Surgeons verification. It takes trauma patients from Knox County and 21 surrounding counties, and the hospital describes it as the only Level I center in the region.
Knox County Accident Reports on Local Accident Reports
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Woman Injured in I-40 Crash With Semi in Farragut, TN
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One Dead, One Hurt in Collision on Sevierville Pike in Knoxville, TN
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1 Dead After Wreck on Boyd’s Bridge Pike in Knoxville, TN
Our team at Local Accident Reports is dedicated to keeping Knoxville and Knox County informed about crashes, not just close to home, but across all fifty states. We know how important it is to have the latest details relevant to your neighborhood, which is why we go beyond state-level data to offer county-by-county updates.
Here, you’ll find the most recent crash reports for Knox County, including Knoxville, Farragut, and Powell. For a deeper look at past incidents, you can explore our full Knox County accident news archive.
Knoxville’s trouble spots have company across the state, and we track dangerous roads and intersections in Tennessee on a page of their own. Our recent accident alerts pick up new wrecks as they’re reported.
If you have questions, need help after a crash, or want guidance on accessing a report, our team is here for you. Reach out any time; we’re committed to helping Knoxville drivers and families stay safe and informed.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.