NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As COVID-19 numbers spiked earlier this year, believe it or not, traffic deaths across the state did too — even in a year when many people were off the streets for months because of safer at home orders, according to Department of Safety crash fatality statistics.
State troopers said there has also been a big increase in speed-related crashes on roads statewide, and they’ve issued 30% more tickets this year to drivers going more than 100 mph.
Even while many drivers were stuck at home during the pandemic, there have been 4.6% more traffic deaths this year so far compared to the same time last year.
THP said that’s perhaps because drivers feel more comfortable speeding with fewer cars on the road - a trend neighbors here hope will slow down.
