Tennessee in 2012
Deaths 1,015Fatal crashes 929Per 100,000 15.7US deaths 33,782
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 2012.
In 2012, 1,015 people died in 929 fatal crashes in Tennessee, 15.7 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.8 nationally.
The death toll rose 8% from 937 in 2011 to 1,015 in 2012.
Tennessee accounted for 3% of the 33,782 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
29.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
35% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2011 and the nation
| Measure | Tennessee 2012 | Tennessee 2011 | United States 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 1,015 | 937 | 33,782 |
| Fatal crashes | 929 | 867 | 31,006 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 15.7 | 14.6 | 10.8 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 29% | 27% | 31% |
Counties in 2012
Every county with a fatal crash in 2012, 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 2012?
1,015 people in 929 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2012 file, or 15.7 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Tennessee had the most crash deaths in 2012?
Shelby County with 89 deaths in 81 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2012 compare with 2011 in Tennessee?
1,015 deaths against 937 in 2011 (+8%). Nationally the 2012 total was 33,782.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2012 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.