Mayor Johnson says SDP has been involved in over 400 crashes since 2024

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson stated on November 3 that Savannah Police department vehicles were involved in 437 crashes since 2024.The NumbersOfficers were at fault for 228 of these accidents, roughly 48% overall, according to Johnson. In 2024, officers were deemed at fault in 91 of 165 total crashes. That number fell to 84 out of 170 crashes in 2025, and so far in 2026, officers have been at fault in 53 of 102 accidents.“These numbers deserve our attention and they also require some context,” said Mayor Johnson.Johnson claims the number of at fault accidents declined from 2024 to 2025, and continue to decline in 2026.“While we won’t draw premature conclusions before the year is complete, the direction is encouraging,” Johnson said, “and reinforces the need to continue strengthening training and accountability.”Training UnderwayJohnson claimed SPD and other city workers have an obligation to protect their officers, residents, and visitors. He said city managers and