PHOENIX - April 21, 2020 - In Arizona, since 2009, there has been a 19% increase in accidents and a 25% increase in fatalities. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, in 2018:
127,056 total crashes occurred in Arizona.
916 crashes were fatal
Approximately 2.77 persons were killed each day
There were 146 persons injured every day
Motor vehicle crashes resulted in $19.349 billion in economic losses to Arizona

WHEN AND WHERE ACCIDENTS OCCUR

It's important to know which counties have a high number of fatal accidents before you decide to drive around Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, in 2018:
491 fatal car accidents occurred in Maricopa County.
124 fatal car accidents occurred in Pima County.
72 fatal car accidents occurred in Pinal County.
51 fatal car accidents occurred in Navajo County.
49 fatal car accidents occurred in Coconino County.

As for the most dangerous roadway types in Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation reported that in 2018:
79% of fatal accidents occurred on dry roads.
71% of fatal accidents occurred on straight roads.
7% of fatal accidents occurred in downhill roads.

Additionally, the Arizona Department of Transportation reported that in 2018:
72% of fatal accidents occurred on clear, sunny days.
58% of fatal accidents occurred at night (6pm–6am).
40% of fatal accidents occurred on the weekends.

COMMON CAUSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, out of the 127,056 total crashes in 2018:
16.7% were caused by speeding.
8.7% were caused by failing to yield.
3.5% were caused by following too closely.
3.5% were caused by unsafe lane changes.
2.1% were caused by failing to stay in the proper lane.
2.1% were caused by disregarding traffic signals.
1.9% were caused by improper turning.
.4% were caused by running stop signs.

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