Arizona Accident Tracker
Welcome to Accident Law Group’s Arizona Accident Tracker, a plain-language summary of crash data for Arizona drivers, riders and pedestrians. The figures below come from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), which compiles crash reports from law enforcement agencies across the state.
Latest update: October 2026. ADOT has released its 2025 crash data. In its August 27, 2026 news release, ADOT reported 118,052 crashes and 1,156 traffic deaths on Arizona roads in 2025, down 4.4% and 5.2% from 2024. We update this page when ADOT publishes new data.
Key 2025 Statistics at a Glance
Here’s a summary of ADOT’s 2025 crash data. Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, had 83,877 of the state’s 117,932 reported crashes.
| 2025 metric | Statewide (Arizona) | Maricopa County | City of Phoenix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total crashes | 117,932 | 83,877 | 35,008 |
| Fatal crashes | 1,060 | 516 | 233 |
| People killed | 1,160 | 543 | 238 |
| Injury crashes | 37,744 | 25,896 | 10,348 |
| People seriously injured | 3,601 | 1,952 | 747 |
| Other people injured (minor or possible injury) | 50,912 | 35,170 | 14,047 |
| Property-damage-only crashes | 79,128 | 57,465 | 24,427 |
Source: ADOT 2025 Crash Facts Summary dashboard (data as of June 17, 2026). Maricopa County and City of Phoenix columns use the dashboard’s County and City filters; Phoenix is part of Maricopa County. ADOT’s August 27, 2026 news release, which uses later data, reports 118,052 crashes and 1,156 deaths statewide, so the totals differ slightly.
When Crashes Happened in 2025
Crashes were most common on weekdays, with Friday the highest (19,597) and Sunday the lowest (11,446). Fatal crashes followed a different pattern: Saturday (192) and Sunday (169) had the most. By time of day, the 3 p.m. hour (9,761 crashes) and the 4 p.m. hour (9,758) were the busiest, and the 7 a.m. hour (6,850) was the morning peak.
- Crashes by day of week: Monday: 16,487 | Tuesday: 18,402 | Wednesday: 18,626 | Thursday: 18,800 | Friday: 19,597 | Saturday: 14,574 | Sunday: 11,446
- Fatal crashes by day of week: Monday: 132 | Tuesday: 142 | Wednesday: 141 | Thursday: 124 | Friday: 160 | Saturday: 192 | Sunday: 169
Insights and Safety Tips
ADOT reports that traffic deaths fell for the third year in a row in 2025, to 1,156, while total crashes fell from 123,535 in 2024 to 118,052. ADOT says driver decisions remain the leading factors: speeding was a factor in 367 deaths, alcohol impairment in 334, and 320 people who died were not using a seat belt or helmet. More deaths happened on local roads (709) than on the state highway system (447), and more in urban areas (685) than in rural areas (471).
- When to take extra care: In 2025, fatal crashes were most common on Saturdays and Sundays, and crashes overall peaked between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Tips: Always buckle up, avoid texting while driving, and plan routes during off-peak hours.
- Firm Expertise: At Accident Law Group, we’ve helped clients in these exact hotspots recover compensation. See our case studies for more.
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If one of these crashes involved someone on foot, our pedestrian accident lawyers can explain your options in a free consultation.
Disclaimers and Sources
- This information is for educational purposes only and not legal advice. Data is aggregate and public; consult professionals for personal matters.
- Sources: Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Data, including the 2025 Crash Facts Summary dashboard (data as of June 17, 2026); ADOT news release, “Traffic fatalities on Arizona roads decline for third year in a row,” August 27, 2026.
- Last updated: October 2026, using ADOT’s 2025 crash data. We update this page when ADOT publishes new data.
