Tennessee roads have seen a disturbing frequency of distracted driving incidents, with such an event occurring on average every 43 minutes, as highlighted by the Cookeville Police Department. The police department, in their post, stated, "From 2024-2025, a crash involving a distracted driver occurred every 43 minutes on Tennessee roads."
According to the Cookeville Police Department's statement, "Phones aren’t the only thing that can distract you behind the wheel, but they’re one of the easiest to avoid." With the new year approaching, the department urges drivers to make a resolution to change – to eschew the dangerous practice of distracted driving, and instead, pay full attention to the potentially life-or-death task at hand.
The Cookeville Police Department's campaign arrives at a crucial time, echoing the broader initiative spearheaded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to combat distracted driving.
