FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Recognizes 16 High School for Earning Gold Traffic Safety
Awards through Reduce TN Crashes this School Year
TENNESSEE – Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) recognizes 16 high schools for earning gold traffic safety awards through Reduce TN Crashes this school year. The program is excited to share that the Tennessee Road Builders Association (TRBA) will be providing gift cards to the top five schools as a token of appreciation for their dedication to traffic safety.
The 2024-25 Reduce TN Crashes program saw significant participation and engagement from 35 active schools across the state. Among these schools, 16 were recognized as gold schools for their exceptional commitment to promoting traffic safety activities and education within their communities and earning 3,000 points or more. See schools below:
The Reduce TN Crashes program concluded the school year with a total of 2,117 activities submitted, showcasing the widespread engagement and impact of the initiative. The top three schools, Dyer County High School, Volunteer High School and Walker Valley High School, led the pack with impressive scores with more than 82,000 each. These schools’ relentless efforts and dedication to
traffic safety are truly commendable.
“We are thrilled to recognize and applaud the efforts of all participating schools in the Reduce TN Crashes program,” said Buddy Lewis, Director of THSO. “These schools have shown exemplary dedication to promoting traffic safety awareness and education among their students, and their impact on road safety cannot be overstated.”
As part of the program’s ongoing commitment to recognizing excellence, the TRBA will be awarding gift cards to the top five schools in recognition of their achievements. This gesture reflects the industry’s appreciation for the important work being done by these schools to create safer roads and communities.
“The Tennessee Road Builders Association is committed to championing the interests of he Tennessee road building industry, which extends to prioritizing road safety. As the future of our roads, these young drivers are integral, and we are dedicated to supporting them in promoting smart and safe decision-making while driving. TRBA is enthusiastic about being part of their accomplishments and grateful that these teens are actively contributing to the safety of their communities,” stated Kent Starwalt, Executive Vice President of the TRBA.
THSO extends its congratulations to all participating schools and looks forward to another successful year of promoting traffic safety awareness and reducing crashes on our roads. For more information about Reduce TN Crashes and its initiatives, please visit reducetncrashes.org
Media Contact:
Ali Knieling, Reduce TN Crashes Program Coordinator
aknieling@tntech.edu
931-372-6383
