Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Knoxville Police reported no deadly crashes during the Memorial Day weekend, following a period of increased enforcement. Officers issued 202 citations, made eight DUI arrests, and investigated 44 crashes, including 12 with injuries.
Authorities say while the number of citations decreased compared to last year, both DUI arrests and crash investigations increased. Police credit high-visibility patrols with helping prevent more serious incidents over the holiday period.
Below is a full breakdown of what officers responded to during the holiday weekend:
- Total citations: 202
- Speeding citations: 24
- Total crash investigations: 44
- Injury crashes: 12
- DUI arrests: 8
- Warning citations: 217
- Motorists assisted: 66
