Oak Ridge Police Department

Motorcycles are smaller and harder to spot in your mirrors, especially in heavy traffic or low light. Take the extra second to adjust your mirrors and check your blind spots, and then check again. That second look could save a life.

Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/motorcycles

31 children died in 2025 because of vehicular heatstroke. Even in temperatures as low as 60°F, the inside of a car can overheat quickly.

1 in 4 hot car deaths happen when kids get into cars and can’t get out. Prevent heatstroke: Always lock your car and keep keys out of children’s reach.

Visit NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke to learn more.

A first responder's "office" changes all the time. Keep their workplace safe, especially when it is on the side of the road. Always when you see flashing lights.

The Oak Ridge Police Department is ready for the Atomic Fall Fest. Are you?

This is your sign to apply for a space at the Atomic Fall Fest if you are a vendor, non-profit, food truck, or City Board. AtomicFallFest.com

See you on September 12 at A.K. Bissell Park!

On the road, motorcyclists’ safety is everyone’s safety.

In 2025:
⚠️ 2,937 motorcycle crashes statewide
⚠️ 1 in 3 resulted in serious injury or death
⚠️ Over half involved another vehicle
☀️ Most happened in clear weather

Drivers: Look twice before turning or changing lanes. Slow down, drive alert, and increase following distance.

Riders: Ride alert, ride sober, and wear protective gear.

Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/motorcycles

Blind spot detection systems will alert the driver if there is a vehicle in any blind spots, and intervention systems apply the brakes or provide steering if the driver tries merging into a lane where a vehicle is detected in any blind spots.

Driver assistance technologies help keep everyone safe, especially those on smaller vehicles like motorcycles that can be easily missed in a driver's blind spot.

Learn more: nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/driver-assistance-technologies

More people are enjoying the great outdoors!

When you're driving, watch out for walkers, runners, bicyclists and everything in between, day AND night.

Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped

As we head towards summer, we want everyone to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke and that all hot car deaths are preventable. As parents, caregivers and bystanders, we all play a role in helping to prevent these tragic events.

Get the facts at noheatstroke.org

Falling objects from moving vehicles are a hazard for drivers and motorcyclists traveling behind you.

It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling 1 mile or 100 miles; it is your responsibility as a driver to secure loose items from sliding, shifting, falling or flying out of your vehicle or trailer.

Even trash or dirt can become a deadly projectile, so take time to make sure everything is secure before you hit the road.

More: nhtsa.gov/drive-safe-secure-your-load

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A 17-year-old male is in custody following a chase that ended in Oak Ridge early Sunday morning.

Just before 7 a.m., Oak Ridge Police officers responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle near Outer Drive and New York Avenue. Officers discovered the vehicle had a damaged ignition and later confirmed it had been reported stolen from Knoxville.

While investigating, officers learned that a Hyundai had been stolen overnight from a residence on New York Avenue. Information about the stolen vehicle was immediately shared with neighboring law enforcement agencies.

A short time later, Oliver Springs Police officers located the stolen Hyundai and attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled, traveling toward Oak Ridge on North Illinois Avenue.

Oak Ridge Police assisted in the pursuit and successfully deployed spike strips. Despite the disabled tires, the vehicle continued through the intersection of Oak Ridge Turnpike and South Illinois Avenue before leaving the roadway and striking the Shoney’s sign.

The 17-year-old driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Facility. Charges from multiple law enforcement agencies are pending.

The investigation remains active. No further information is available at this time.

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Teen in Custody After Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Oak Ridge A 17-year-old male is in custody following a chase that ended in Oak Ridge Sunday morning.Just before 7 a.m. Sunday, Oak Ridge Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Outer Drive and