Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognized 18 high schools — including Cumberland County High School and Stone Memorial High School — for earning gold traffic safety awards through Reduce Tennessee Crashes this school year.
The program also announced the Tennessee Road Builders Association will be providing gift cards to the top five schools as a token of appreciation for their dedication to traffic safety.
The 2023-24 Reduce Tennessee Crashes program saw significant participation and engagement from 58 active schools across the state.
Among these schools, 18 were recognized as gold schools for their exceptional commitment to promoting traffic safety activities and education within their communities. They are:
1. Walker Valley High School – 49,700 points;
2. Stone Memorial High School – 49,100 points;
3. Sevier County High School – 37,600 points;
4. Cumberland County High School – 30,300 points;
5. Hampton High School – 19,500 points;
6. Science Hill High School – 16,400 points;
7. Dyer County High School – 14,700 points;
8. Daniel Boone High School – 11,300 points;
9. Clay County High School – 8,300 points;
10. Hancock County Middle/High School – 6,900 points;
11. Dickson County High School – 6,600 points;
12. David Crockett High School – 5,400 points;
13. Gibson County High School – 4,100 points;
14. Bartlett High School – 3,500 points;
15. Sycamore High School – 3,400 points;
16. Obion County Central High School – 3,400 points;
17. South Gibson County High School – 3,200 points; and,
18. Cherokee High School – 3,000 points.
The Reduce Tennessee Crashes program concluded the school year with a total of 1,163 activities submitted, showcasing the widespread engagement and impact of the initiative.
The top two schools, Walker Valley High School and Stone Memorial High School, led the pack with scores of more than 49,000 points each. These schools’ relentless efforts and dedication to traffic safety are truly commendable, said THSO Director Buddy Lewis.
“We are thrilled to recognize and applaud the efforts of all participating schools in the Reduce Tennessee Crashes program,” Lewis said. “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 the 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,” said Kent Starwalt, executive vice president of 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 Tennessee Crashes and its initiatives, please visit reducetncrashes.org.