Fatal crashes in Arizona
In 2024, 1,229 people died in 1,118 fatal crashes on Arizona roads, 6.0% fewer than in 2023. That is about 3 deaths a day, and 3.1% of all road deaths in the United States.
Arizona ranks 6th of 51 by road deaths in 2024.
Road deaths in Arizona since 1975
Deaths within 30 days of a crash on a public road, as NHTSA counts them. 2024 is the latest year NHTSA has published; the 2024 figures are from the Annual Report File and may be revised when NHTSA releases the final file. The 2025 file is expected in spring 2027.
The deadliest roads in Arizona
I-10 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Arizona from 2015 to 2024: 519, with 619 deaths. Interstate, US and state routes ranked by fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024; ramps and frontage roads are left out (199 crashes). Roads with 15 or more fatal crashes in 2022 to 2024 have their own page.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | Counties with the most | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-10 | 519 | 619 | 188 | Maricopa, Pima, Pinal |
| 2 | US 60 | 283 | 312 | 100 | Maricopa, Pinal, Gila |
| 3 | I-40 | 249 | 299 | 84 | Coconino, Mohave, Navajo |
| 4 | I-17 | 221 | 247 | 77 | Maricopa, Yavapai, Coconino |
| 5 | State Highway 87 | 178 | 202 | 50 | Maricopa, Gila, Pinal |
| 6 | State Highway 101 | 140 | 147 | 41 | Maricopa |
| 7 | US 93 | 128 | 166 | 51 | Mohave, Yavapai, Maricopa |
| 8 | State Highway 95 | 114 | 136 | 40 | Mohave, La Paz, Yavapai |
| 9 | State Highway 202 | 107 | 120 | 50 | Maricopa |
| 10 | State Highway 260 | 101 | 112 | 34 | Navajo, Yavapai, Gila |
| 11 | US 191 | 85 | 95 | 19 | Apache, Graham, Cochise |
| 12 | I-8 | 77 | 84 | 19 | Yuma, Maricopa, Pinal |
| 13 | State Highway 77 | 74 | 87 | 20 | Pima, Navajo, Pinal |
| 14 | State Highway 89 | 73 | 78 | 28 | Yavapai, Coconino, Maricopa |
| 15 | US 89 | 67 | 82 | 22 | Coconino |
| 16 | US 160 | 64 | 82 | 19 | Coconino, Navajo, Apache |
| 17 | US 70 | 63 | 82 | 17 | Graham, Gila, Greenlee |
| 18 | I-19 | 63 | 74 | 15 | Pima, Santa Cruz |
| 19 | State Highway 86 | 58 | 71 | 21 | Pima |
| 20 | US 95 | 45 | 50 | 17 | Yuma, La Paz |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest counties in Arizona
Maricopa County had the most fatal crashes in Arizona from 2015 to 2024: 5,007, with 5,330 deaths. 15 counties in Arizona recorded a fatal crash in those years; the 15 with the most are listed.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricopa | 560 | 5,007 | 5,330 |
| 2 | Pima | 168 | 1,355 | 1,451 |
| 3 | Pinal | 82 | 625 | 713 |
| 4 | Mohave | 45 | 490 | 561 |
| 5 | Yavapai | 56 | 467 | 528 |
| 6 | Coconino | 52 | 446 | 520 |
| 7 | Navajo | 30 | 337 | 410 |
| 8 | Apache | 27 | 276 | 318 |
| 9 | Yuma | 22 | 238 | 253 |
| 10 | Cochise | 25 | 220 | 259 |
| 11 | Gila | 9 | 191 | 219 |
| 12 | La Paz | 20 | 152 | 185 |
| 13 | Graham | 11 | 77 | 97 |
| 14 | Santa Cruz | 7 | 59 | 67 |
| 15 | Greenlee | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen in Arizona
The heaviest slot is Saturday, 4 to 8 pm, with 420 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 8 pm to 9 pm; the worst month is October.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2.7 percent, 265 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 183 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 161 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 258 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 296 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 286 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.2 percent, 120 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 169 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 150 fatal crashes | 2.2 percent, 216 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 248 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 221 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.4 percent, 132 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 180 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 177 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 220 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 290 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 247 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.0 percent, 98 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 178 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 162 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 255 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 297 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 271 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.4 percent, 136 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 181 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 182 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 224 fatal crashes | 3.3 percent, 323 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 280 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.7 percent, 169 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 195 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 171 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 282 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 394 fatal crashes | 4.2 percent, 407 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 2.7 percent, 264 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 174 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 186 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 286 fatal crashes | 4.3 percent, 420 fatal crashes | 4.1 percent, 399 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan8.1%
- Feb7.7%
- Mar8.5%
- Apr8.7%
- May8.5%
- Jun8.2%
- Jul8.0%
- Aug7.8%
- Sep8.2%
- Oct9.1%
- Nov8.7%
- Dec8.4%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where fatal crashes happen in Arizona: rural or urban, intersection, dark or daylight
Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across the United States.
| Arizona | US | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 31% | 43% | below the US share |
| At or near an intersection | 31% | 25% | above the US share |
| In daylight | 45% | 46% | below the US share |
| In the dark, road lit | 29% | 21% | above the US share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 17% | 28% | below the US share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Who died on Arizona roads in 2024
| Road user | Deaths | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle occupants | 704 | 57% |
| Pedestrians | 250 | 20% |
| Motorcyclists | 219 | 18% |
| Cyclists | 44 | 3.6% |
| Others (on personal conveyances, in parked vehicles, in buildings) | 12 | 1.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes happen in Arizona: alcohol, speeding, seat belts, hit-and-run
Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024 with the factor recorded, against the US share. "A drinking driver" is NHTSA's drinking-driver flag (police-reported drinking or any positive alcohol test), not its "alcohol-impaired" figure. "Unbelted" is the share of passenger-vehicle occupants killed whose belt use is known (4,731 in Arizona).
| Arizona | US | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A drinking driver | 22% | 26% | below the US share |
| Speeding | 33% | 27% | above the US share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 54% | 49% | above the US share |
| Hit-and-run | 7.8% | 6.5% | above the US share |
| A motorcycle involved | 18% | 16% | above the US share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What the first harmful event was
What each fatal crash first hit, 2015 to 2024.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 3,898 | 39% |
| Pedestrian | 2,150 | 22% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 1,669 | 17% |
| Rollover | 1,058 | 11% |
| Other | 532 | 5.3% |
| Cyclist | 349 | 3.5% |
| Parked vehicle | 80 | 0.8% |
| Not reported | 232 | 2.3% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Vehicles in fatal crashes in Arizona
Every vehicle in a fatal crash from 2015 to 2024, by body type (14,290 vehicles).
| Type | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 5,396 | 38% |
| SUVs | 2,770 | 19% |
| Pickups | 2,489 | 17% |
| Motorcycles | 1,864 | 13% |
| Truck-tractors | 735 | 5.1% |
| Vans | 503 | 3.5% |
| Other trucks | 470 | 3.3% |
| Buses | 63 | 0.4% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Road pages for Arizona
Every numbered road in Arizona with 15 or more fatal crashes from 2022 to 2024, each with its crashes by year, county, hour and weekday.
Where the Arizona numbers come from
Every figure on this page is counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the federal census of fatal crashes on US public roads, 2024 Annual Report File. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. Road names are normalised ("I35 FRONTAGE" and "I-35" are the same road; frontage roads and ramps are left out of road counts). Fields NHTSA coded as unknown show as "Not reported"; a share is only given over 20 crashes, otherwise "Not enough data". The full method.