Tennessee (TN) — Autonomous Vehicle Incidents
Total Incidents
44
ADS
3
ADAS
41
Fatalities
1
Injuries
6
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Key Findings
- •Tennessee accounts for 0.6% of all reported AV incidents nationwide
- •7% ADS / 93% ADAS incident split
- •Most common crash scenario: Unknown in Clear conditions
- •Average pre-crash speed: 37 mph (vs 36 mph overall)
Severity Breakdown
1
Fatal
6
Injury
37
No Injury
Manufacturers Active in Tennessee
| Manufacturer | Incidents in TN | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 34 | 77.3% |
| Waymo LLC | 3 | 6.8% |
| General Motors, LLC | 2 | 4.5% |
| Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 2 | 4.5% |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 1 | 2.3% |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | 1 | 2.3% |
| Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | 1 | 2.3% |
Monthly Incident Trend
Top Manufacturers
Cities
| City | Incidents | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 8 | — |
| Knoxville | 4 | — |
| Franklin | 3 | — |
| Brentwood | 3 | — |
| Murfreesboro | 3 | — |
| Memphis | 3 | — |
| Nashville-Davidson | 3 | — |
| Gallatin | 2 | — |
| Clinton | 1 | — |
| Chattanooga | 1 | — |
| Elizabethton | 1 | — |
| Crossville | 1 | — |
| Graysville | 1 | — |
| Chuckey | 1 | — |
| Shelbyville | 1 | 1 |
| Clarksville | 1 | — |
| Farragut | 1 | — |
| Powell | 1 | — |
| Dandridge | 1 | — |
| Forest Hills | 1 | — |
| College Grove | 1 | — |
| Oak Hill | 1 | — |
| Unknown | 1 | — |