Memphis AUTO INSURANCE (TN)
Located in the southwest corner of Tennessee, Memphis is south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi Rivers. The city actually covers not only southwest Tennessee but also spills over into northern Mississippi and eastern Arkansas. Memphis is the seventeenth largest city in the United States and is considered to be in the “Mid-South” region.
Summers in Memphis are hot and humid with frequent and potentially damaging thunderstorms. Winters are mild with extremely heavy rainfall common between November and December. While the average yearly snowfall is only about 4.6 inches, ice storms is a danger, often causing tree to fall, snapping power lines while damaging houses and cars.
Memphis is known as a hub for music, art, commerce, and transportation. Its central location has led to strong business development and Memphis being established as a center of trade and commerce as well. Unfortunately, the city is also known for its high crime rates. It has consistently been ranked as the most dangerous city or among the top most dangerous cities in the U.S. It was also ranked as the city with the most violent crimes, namely aggravated assault and homicide and robbery of business and personal property is also common and on the rise.
Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
| Fatal Accidents | Cars Involved | People Involved | Pedestrian Accidents | Caused by DUI/DWI | Auto Thefts (2007) |
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| 92 | 151 | 225 | 18 | 14 | 6199 |
City Driving
| Pop increase from commuters | Avg. commute time |
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| +102,743 | 23 minutes |
| Avg. rainfall | Avg. Temp (annual) |
| 48.9 inches | Jan. 41.2F, July 81.2F (62F) |
Transportation
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| Total no. of bridges | Total length | Avg. daily traffic | Avg. daily truck traffic |
| 1031 | 30489ft | 33858090 | 2130454 |
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| Trains | |||
| Passenger service is provided by Amtrak. | |||
| Public Transportation | |||
| The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) provides buses and vans including ten double-decker Showboat buses connecting to major activities in the downtown area.The Main Street Trolley also offers trolley service between Auction and Calhoun streets. | |||
Facts and Figures
| Population (2009) | Male Female | Change since 2000 | Living/Working | Area in Sq. Miles |
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| 680,515 | +4.1% | 231,355 | 279.3 | |
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| 37501, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38110, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38124, 38125, 38126, 38127, 38128, 38130, 38131, 38132, 38133, 38134, 38135, 38136, 38137, 38140, 38141, 38142, 38143, 38145, 38146, 38147, 38148, 38150, 38151, 38152, 38157, 38159, 38161, 38163, 38165, 38166, 38167, 38168, 38173, 38174, 38175, 38177, 38181, 38182, 38184, 38186, 38187, 38188, 38190, 38193, 38194, 38195, 38197 | ||||
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Contact the City
http://www.ci.memphis.tn.usComplaints and Insurance Fraud
Insurance companies usually have processes for customers to report fraud and submit complaints. If your company doesn't have a reporting system or fraud hotline, contact its headquarters.If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Memphis, you should report it to the following organizations:
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- Memphis Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Tennessee Department of Insurance
- Tennessee Attorney General
- Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)
