Tennessee in 2004
Deaths 1,339Fatal crashes 1,191Per 100,000 22.7US deaths 42,836
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2004.
In 2004, 1,339 people died in 1,191 fatal crashes in Tennessee, 22.7 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.6 nationally.
The death toll rose 12% from 1,193 in 2003 to 1,339 in 2004.
Tennessee accounted for 3.1% of the 42,836 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
28.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2003 and the nation
| Measure | Tennessee 2004 | Tennessee 2003 | United States 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 1,339 | 1,193 | 42,836 |
| Fatal crashes | 1,191 | 1,091 | 38,444 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 22.7 | 20.4 | 14.6 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 29% | 25% | 34% |
Counties in 2004
Every county with a fatal crash in 2004, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 93 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Tennessee in 2004?
1,339 people in 1,191 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2004 file, or 22.7 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Tennessee had the most crash deaths in 2004?
Shelby County with 119 deaths in 104 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2004 compare with 2003 in Tennessee?
1,339 deaths against 1,193 in 2003 (+12%). Nationally the 2004 total was 42,836.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2004 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.