Knoxville Traffic & Road Conditions
Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Knox County
How Knox County Moves: Highways, Commutes & Freight
A driver's-eye reference to the interstates, US highways, commute corridors, and freight infrastructure that define how Knoxville gets where it's going.
All figures sourced from state DOT traffic counts, the state Department of Public Safety fact book, the regional ports authority, and the local airport district — refreshed as new annual reports drop. Live conditions, accidents, and lane closures are above; this section explains the system those incidents move through.
TDOT Traffic Cameras — Knox County
Camera thumbnails link directly to smartway.tn.gov — no TDOT API key required.
Real-Time Resources
- smartway.tn.gov SC DOT official traffic info portal
- TDOT Road Conditions Statewide conditions & alerts
- THP Incident Reports SC Highway Patrol incident log
- Dial 911 Emergency — police, fire, EMS
- *HP (*47) THP Non-Emergency — highway patrol
- (864) 596-2038 Knoxville PD Traffic Unit
- GSP Airport Traffic McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
- Waze Knoxville Live Map Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing
Knoxville Traffic News
Knoxville Accidents & Crash Reports
Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Knox County.
Knoxville DUI Reports & Checkpoints
DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Knox County
Knox County DUI Data
- 1,127 monitored DUI cases in Knox County (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024)
- 65% conviction rate — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties
- SC is #5 nationally for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022
- BAC limit: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21
- First offense penalties: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension
- Refusing a breathalyzer results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law
Knoxville School Traffic & Zone Safety
School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Knox County parents and commuters
School Zone Speed Limits
Tennessee law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Knoxville schools.
Pickup & Dropoff Hours
Peak school traffic: 6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances.
School Bus Safety
SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic.
Back-to-School Alerts
Each August, traffic patterns shift across Knox County as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.
Knox County School Districts
- Knox County County Public School District
Knoxville Commute Facts
Key statistics for Knox County commuters
Active Construction & Closures
Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors TDOT and county notices daily to keep Knox County commuters informed.
For real-time closure information, visit smartway.tn.gov — the official TDOT traffic portal for Tennessee.
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