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*THP
Dial *THP (*847) in the event of an emergency to connect to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. More safety tips available at the Department of Safety's Road Safety Tips page.
Related Links
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Visit site.
NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent Federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant accidents in the other modes of transportation -- railroad, highway, marine and pipeline -- and issuing safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents. Visit site.
FHWA
FEderal Highway Administration
The US Department of Transportation oversees the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The mission of the FHWA is to "Improve Mobility on our Nation's Highways Through National Leadership, Innovation, and Program Delivery." Visit site.
CVSA
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
CVSA is an international not-for-profit organization comprised of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal motor carrier safety officials and industry representatives from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, whose mission is to promote commercial motor vehicle safety and security by providing leadership to enforcement, industry and policy makers. Visit site.
PREPASS
PrePass Weigh Station Bypass System
The PREPASS service allows participating transponder equipped commercial vehicles to bypass designated weigh stations, port-of-entry facilities and agricultural interdiction facilities. Cleared vehicles may proceed at highway speed, eliminating the need to stop. Visit site.
Safety Statistics
TN Department of Safety Highway Safety Statistics
The Tennessee Department of Safety provides statistics for movement and activity on Tennessee roadways. Visit page.