Knoxville, TN - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.

Knoxville, Tennessee - The perfect blend of southern hospitality and modern development

Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, against the banks of the Tennessee River.  Rich in culture and natural beauty, the unique destinations in Knoxville reflect the diversity of this historic city and its charming people.

The stable economy of the Greater Knoxville Area is one of the region's major assets. It is highly diversified, with no one employment sector accounting for more than 22% of the area's total employment. Recent years have seen substantial growth in the areas of trade, transportation, utilities, and financial activities.

Travel options to Knoxville include:

The McGhee Tyson Airport serves all of eastern Tennessee.

Use the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) to get around town:

Go to 511 Traffic and Travel Information to view traffic conditions by region. And to find out current weather conditions in Knoxville, go to Accuweather.com.

Links to recent accidents in the Knoxville area:

Knoxville car accidents

Knoxville truck accidents;

Knoxville bus accidents

Knoxville pedestrian accidents;

Knoxville aircraft accidents;

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Knoxville, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Knoxville accident, the major regional hospitals are Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, North Knoxville Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Knoxville grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Knoxville grief support therapists and organizations.

Knoxville legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Knoxville, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Knoxville injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Knoxville injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision caused by negligence, a Knoxville injury lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. 

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Most recent accident reports

According to the local Sheriff's Office, a 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage crashed into the back of a flatbed tractor trailer just before the on-ramp from Watt Road. The tractor trailer was in traffic that had stopped because of a stalled vehicle.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Roadway: 
I-40E
The teen driver of the van was taken to U.T. Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Gaston, who retired in October 2012 after serving 26 years with the Knoxville police department, wasn't wearing a seatbelt. 
Smith was found dead at the scene in a flipped car.
Date: 
Monday, September 1, 2014
Roadway: 
US 119
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover
Police say a semi crossed the median and hit another semi head-on, hitting other vehicles and sparking a massive fire and explosions.
Date: 
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 75
An allegedly impaired and half-naked woman was arrested Monday after the SUV she was driving slammed into a car at a West Knoxville intersection, leaving a mother and her toddler son seriously injured.

The funeral for a popular air show pilot who died in a plane crash over the weekend will be held Monday at the Fargo Air Museum.

Date: 
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
An accident along Highway 411 Saturday night leaves one woman dead and three children and another person injured. According to the Blount County Sheriff's Office, authorities received a call around 6:44 p.m. near Ridgeway Trail on Highway 411.
Date: 
Friday, December 13, 2013

The names of victims in a Friday evening crash that killed one and injured two on Interstate 40 at Campbell Station were released Sataurday.

Date: 
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Roadway: 
I-40
Type: Car Accident