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HB 210

Motor Vehicles - As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to publish biannually, instead of annually, statistical information regarding the number, cause, and location of highway accidents based on its analysis of accident reports that it receives. - Amends TCA Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Howell

Extends Tennessee highway accident statistical reporting from annual to biannual publication, potentially delaying public access to safety trend data.

Ref. to Transportation Committee - Government Operations for Review
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Bill Summary · HB 210

Legislative bill overview

HB 210 changes Tennessee's highway accident reporting requirement from annual to biannual publication. The Department of Safety would publish statistical information about the number, cause, and location of highway accidents every two years instead of every year.

Why is this important

Highway accident data informs public safety policy, road infrastructure improvements, and insurance rates. Less frequent reporting could slow the identification of dangerous trends, emerging hazard locations, or seasonal patterns that require intervention.

Potential points of contention

  • Data currency: Biannual reporting means accident data could be up to 20 months old before publication, potentially delaying response to emerging safety issues
  • Resource allocation justification: The bill doesn't explain whether this reduces administrative burden or costs, or if it's simply a procedural change
  • Public access and transparency: Less frequent data releases may reduce public awareness of accident trends and could limit community-level safety advocacy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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