Local Law Enforcement Join in Cumberland Overwatch to Reduce Crashes

Cumberland Overwatch set for Nov. 21-23, 2019 Crossville Police Dept press release 

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office will be working closely with Tennessee Highway Patrol, Cumberland County Sheriff Dept and the Crossville Police Department in efforts to decrease crashes along Hwy 127, and Hwy 70 N.

These efforts will begin on November 21 at 12:01 am and progress through Saturday, November 23 at 11:59pm. Officers will be out in force during these times looking for those drivers that may be driving distracted while operating a motor vehicle as well as driving under the influence.

Drivers need to be aware that the use of a cell phone while driving is only legal if the driver is not holding or touching the phone and using a handsfree phone holder.  

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The latest crash statistics revealed that between September and October our crash numbers went from 63 to 91 crashes and from 19 to 28 resulting in injuries to the driver or passenger in those vehicles.

Cumberland Overwatch is an effort to slow down this progression of crashes and crashes with injuries as a team by utilizing local Law Enforcement working together to Make a Difference in their communities.