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Fatal car crashes in Arizona, county by county

From 2020 through 2024, 6,102 people died in 5,558 crashes on Arizona roads. That is 16.1 deaths a year for every 100,000 residents, above the US rate of 12.1, and the 12th highest rate of the 50 states and DC.

Maricopa County had the most deaths (3,053). The road stretch with the most fatal crashes was I-10 (Noncard) in Maricopa County (141). In 2024, 1,229 people were killed, 17% more than in 2020.

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2024 · checked October 2, 2026

6,102

people killed in crashes, 2020-2024

16.1

deaths a year per 100,000 residents, 12th highest of 51 (US 12.1)

1,289

pedestrians killed, 21% of deaths (US 18%)

33%

of fatal crashes were speeding-related (US 28%)

Death rate by county

Deaths a year per 100,000 residents, 2020-2024. Rural counties often rank highest: fewer people, faster roads and longer waits for an ambulance.

Apache County: 38.9 per 100,000 a year, 126 deathsCochise County: 23.2 per 100,000 a year, 146 deathsCoconino County: 36.9 per 100,000 a year, 268 deathsGila County: 38.1 per 100,000 a year, 103 deathsGraham County: 31.8 per 100,000 a year, 64 deathsLa Paz County: 110.6 per 100,000 a year, 94 deathsMaricopa County: 13.1 per 100,000 a year, 3053 deathsMohave County: 28 per 100,000 a year, 317 deathsNavajo County: 36.5 per 100,000 a year, 200 deathsPima County: 16.1 per 100,000 a year, 868 deathsPinal County: 14.9 per 100,000 a year, 382 deathsSanta Cruz County: 15.4 per 100,000 a year, 39 deathsYavapai County: 22.9 per 100,000 a year, 288 deathsYuma County: 12.3 per 100,000 a year, 135 deaths
under 1010-1515-2020-3030+ too few crashes

The most dangerous roads in Arizona

Fatal crashes by road within each county, 2020-2024. A long interstate shows up once per county it crosses.

#RoadWhereFatal crashesDeaths
1 I-10 Noncard Maricopa County, AZ 141 162
2 US-60 W Grand Ave Maricopa County, AZ 103 116
3 SR-101 Noncard Maricopa County, AZ 89 94
4 SR-202 Noncard Maricopa County, AZ 84 98
5 I-17 Noncard Maricopa County, AZ 75 87
6 I-10 Noncard Pima County, AZ 68 75
7 US-93 Mohave County, AZ 50 61
8 I-40 Noncard Coconino County, AZ 50 57
9 SR-95 Mohave County, AZ 49 55
10 SR-89 Whitespar Rd Yavapai County, AZ 47 51
11 W Thomas Rd Maricopa County, AZ 44 48
12 SR-86 W Ajo Hwy Pima County, AZ 41 53
13 I-10 Noncard Pinal County, AZ 40 52
14 US-89 Alt Coconino County, AZ 40 47
15 I-10 Noncard Cochise County, AZ 39 53

Deaths by year

Every Arizona county

14 counties with 10 or more fatal crashes in five years, by deaths. 1 more had fewer than 10 and are listed after the table.

CountyDeaths 2020-24Per 100K a yearPedestriansPopulation
Maricopa County 3,053 13.1 801 4,673,096
Pima County 868 16.1 242 1,080,149
Pinal County 382 14.9 42 513,862
Mohave County 317 28.0 30 226,479
Yavapai County 288 22.9 22 252,013
Coconino County 268 36.9 36 145,161
Navajo County 200 36.5 26 109,516
Cochise County 146 23.2 14 125,773
Yuma County 135 12.3 20 220,310
Apache County 126 38.9 20 64,800
Gila County 103 38.1 14 54,073
La Paz County 94 110.6 7 16,992
Graham County 64 31.8 9 40,242
Santa Cruz County 39 15.4 5 50,508

Fewer than 10 fatal crashes, 2020-2024: Greenlee County (9 deaths).

Cities

CityDeaths 2020-24Per 100K a yearPedestriansPopulation
Phoenix 1,428 17.1 494 1,673,164
Tucson 675 24.4 210 554,013
Mesa 297 11.5 72 517,151
Glendale 215 16.7 59 258,143

What was involved

FactorArizonaShareUS
Speeding was a factor
a driver coded by police as speeding, racing or too fast for conditions		 1,837 33% 28%
A driver had been drinking
police reported alcohol involvement for at least one driver		 1,117 20% 26%
A large truck was involved
a truck over 10,000 lbs		 633 11% 13%
Hit-and-run
a driver left the scene		 465 8% 7%
Pedestrians killed
share of all deaths		 1,289 21% 18%
Motorcyclists killed
share of all deaths		 1,047 17% 15%
Bicyclists killed
share of all deaths		 216 4% 3%
Teens (15-19) killed
share of all deaths		 391 6% 7%

After a crash in Arizona

  1. Get the crash report

    Statewide copies come from Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Department Records Unit, cost $9.00 by email (up to 5 MB) or fax (20-page limit); $9.00 on paper by mail for the first nine pages plus $0.10 per additional page; $10.00 on CD and are usually ready DPS receives completed trooper reports within 14 days of the incident; wait at least 14 days before checking.

    How to get an Arizona crash report

  2. Know your deadline

    Arizona gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542(1)). If a city, county or state vehicle was involved: Written claim must be filed with the public entity within 180 days after the cause of action accrues, and must state a specific settlement amount.

    Work out your date

  3. Who pays

    Arizona is an at-fault state: the driver who caused the crash, through their liability insurance, pays for the injuries and damage.

    Arizona car accident laws

  4. If you were partly at fault

    If you were partly at fault, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, and you can still recover even if you were mostly at fault (except for intentional, willful or wanton conduct).

    The rule and its statute

  5. The other driver’s minimum coverage

    The legal minimum liability coverage in Arizona is $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 per crash and $15,000 for property (25/50/15).

    Every state’s minimums

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