NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) was joined by the Tennessee Titans, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, and other traffic safety partners for a press event at Nissan Stadium to help prevent drunk-driving crashes during Super Bowl weekend.
"The game plan is simple," said "Voice of the Titans" Mike Keith. "If you are going to drink, make a plan beforehand for a ride home. If you are hosting a party, make sure those who are drinking have a ride. And if you see someone who has been drinking about to drive, take their keys!"
"Last year, there were 75 crashes related to drunk driving during Super Bowl weekend in Tennessee," said THP Colonel Dereck Stewart. "In 2017, there were 71 crashes and four fatalities."
Whether you're throwing a Super Bowl party or just attending one, now is the time to strategize the most important part of your game plan for the big game: a shutdown defense that prevents drunk driving. Follow these simple tips for a safe and happy evening and happy evening.
Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you've had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride sharing service to get home safely.
Download the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's SaferRide mobile app:
SaferRide allows users to call a taxi or a predetermined friend, and identifies the user's location so he or she can be picked up.
Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security advocating for traffic safety. The THSO works in tandem with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to implement statewide programs addressing occupant protection, impaired driving, speed enforcement, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and crash data collection and analysis. Programs administered by the THSO are 100 percent federally funded. The THSO's mission is to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate these programs. To learn more, please visit www.tntrafficsafety.org.
The Tennessee Titans take on the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photos)
The helmets of the St. Louis Rams, left, and Tennessee Titans flank the Vince Lombardi Trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of Sunday's Super Bowl XXXIV, at a news conference in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 28, 2000. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) leads the offense against the St. Louis Rams defense during an NFL game in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Rams defeated the Titans 23-16 in Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000 (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher listens to a reporter's question during the team's media session Thursday morning, Jan. 27, 2000 in Atlanta. Fisher and the Titans face the St. Louis Rams in Sunday's Super Bowl XXXIV. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Night falls over the Georgia Dome and the city of Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000. The Georgia Dome is the site of Super Bowl XXXIV which will feature the St. Louis Rams against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
The last-minute preparations for Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory over the Tennessee Titans on January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
The last-minute preparations for Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory over the Tennessee Titans on January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans mascot and cheerleaders seen during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans by the score of 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) takes the field before Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory over on Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
The Tennessee Titans run onto the field during the player introductions before a 23 - 16 loss to the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Cheerleaders and teammates greet Tennessee Titan running back Eddie George during pre-game introductions at the Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on January 30, 2000. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Celebrated by fireworks and cheerleaders, the Tennessee Titans enter the field in a panoramic view at Super Bowl XXXIV January 30, 2000 in Atlanta. The St. Louis Rams defeated the Titans 23 - 16. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) enters the field amid cheerleaders and fireworks at Super Bowl XXXIV January 30, 2000 in Atlanta. The St. Louis Rams defeated theTitans 23 - 16. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Singer Faith Hill sings the National Anthem before the St. Louis Rams 23 - 16 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Singer Phil Collins performs at halftime of Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory over the Tennessee Titans on January 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tina Turner performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans by the score of 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Lights-out halftime entertainment includes a full orchestra at Super Bowl XXXIV January 30, 2000 in Atlanta. The St. Louis Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23 - 16. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Dancers perform in the pregame show before Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory over the Tennessee Titans on January 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Christina Aguilera, left, and Enrique Iglesias perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans by the score of 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
County music singer Travis Tritt performs in the pregame show before Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory over the Tennessee Titans on January 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
St. Louis Rams defenders Jay Williams (96) and Leonard Little (57) stop Tennessee Titans wide receiver Derrick Mason (85) during the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
St. Louis Rams middle linebacker London Fletcher (59) pulls down Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000. The Rams beat the Titans, 23-16.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Derrick Mason (85) runs the ball during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) carries the ball during Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) gets set to throw a pass during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher huddles with his defense during an NFL Super Bowl XXXIV game against the St. Louis Rams on Jan. 30, 2000. The Rams defeated the Titans 23-16. (Allen Kee via AP)
St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner (13) throws a pass over Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titan safety Blaine Biship arrives at his designated target, St Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner a split second too late as Warner's pass is away. Action in first quarter of Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000. Al Messerschmidt/NFL Photos (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
The Tennessee Titans cheerleaders perform before Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23-16 Titans loss to the St. Louis Rams on January 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
The Tennessee Titans cheerleaders perform before Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23-16 Titans loss to the St. Louis Rams on January 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
The Tennessee Titans cheerleaders perform before Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23-16 Titans loss to the St. Louis Rams on January 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) huddles with head coach Jeff Fisher during an NFL Super Bowl XXXIV game against the St. Louis Rams on Jan. 30, 2000. The Rams defeated the Titans 23-16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) and running back Lorenzo Neal (41) are seen during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23â€"16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) runs the ball during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
The Tennessee Titans and St. Louis Rams square off in Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 Rams victory on January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans fans show support for running back Eddie George during Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 loss to the St. Louis Rams on Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) in action during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans by the score of 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) runs the ball during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebackers Joe Bowden (58) and Barron Wortham (52) are seen in action during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans guard Bruce Matthews (74) lines up while quarterback Steve McNair (9) changes the play during Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory on Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) looks downfield during Super Bowl XXXIV, a 23 - 16 St. Louis Rams victory Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher seen on the sideline during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans by the score of 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair celebrates a touchdown against the St Louis Rams at Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George (27) runs the ball during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) avoids a tackle from St. Louis Rams line backer Mike Morton (58) during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tennessee Titan quarterback Steve McNair (9) runs from St Louis Ram linebacker London Fletcher at Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair (9) runs the ball during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)
Tenessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson (87) is tackled just short of the goal by St. Louis Rams' Mike Jones, left, on the last play of Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000. St. Louis defeated Tennessee 23-16. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson (87) of the reaches for the goal line in the final play of the fourth quarter while wrapped up by St. Louis Rams linebacker Mike Jones during Super Bowl XXXIV. The Rams defeated the Titans 23-16 in the Geaogia Dome in Atlanta on January 30, 2000. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson (87) tries but fails to get the ball into the end zone as he is tackled by St. Louis Rams' Mike Jones (52) on the final play of Super Bowl XXXIV on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in Atlanta. The Rams won 23-16. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair talks with the press after Super Bowl XXXIV January 30, 2000 in Atlanta. The St. Louis Rams defeated the Titans 23 - 16. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George talks with the media following the Titans 23 - 16 loss to the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair meets with the press after Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta. The St. Louis Rams defeated the Titans 23 - 16. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
