Knoxville police officers will no longer respond to minor, non-injury car crashes

Beginning Sept. 1, Knoxville police will no longer respond to some non-injury car crashes, Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel announced Monday in a press release.

Officers will stop responding to minor crashes unless injuries have been reported or a car is disabled in the roadway and requires a tow truck.

KPD officers still will respond to non-injury crashes involving a suspected intoxicated driver, an unlicensed or uninsured driver, or a disorderly or uncooperative party.

An analysis of recent crash data showed that officers cumulatively spend around 24 hours a day working minor, non-injury crashes, the release stated.

Drivers involved in a non-injury crash should first move their car out of the roadway to a safe location, the release stated. They should then exchange information, take cell phone photos and contact their insurance companies, as well as file any required documents with the state.

For more information, visit www.knoxvilletn.gov/crash.

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