Metro Nashville police said the driver hit the Nashville Pedal Tavern from behind near 11th Avenue South. Police said the driver was distracted by the radio and was not impaired. The driver had a valid license, and police said the district attorney’s office would be consulted about possible charges after investigators review video footage and complete their investigation.

Six people were in stable condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center early Friday, according to police. The crash involved 13 people in total; police initially reported that nine had been taken to hospitals, then revised the figure to 10.

Nashvillian Reggie Roddy said the damaged vehicle’s bent frame underscored the risks to passengers. He called for measures such as guardrails and seat belts, saying the city should act before a crash causes a death.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell said distracted driving is an awareness issue and acknowledged that the crash would prompt further discussion about passenger safety. “This one is tough because distracted driving is, as much as anything, an awareness issue,” he said.

The Metro Transportation Licensing Commission regulates pedal taverns. The commission was asked whether new rules would be considered, but no response was reported. Nashville Pedal Tavern said safety has been central to its operations for 16 years; the company did not provide a response about whether it would add safety measures.

The crash has brought renewed attention to how passengers on open-sided pedal taverns are protected while sharing city streets with motor vehicles. No fatalities were reported.