Stay awake, alert during Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Tossing and turning the night before a major presentation at work. A newborn baby waking all hours of the night. Pulling an all-nighter to study for a final exam. 

Whatever the reason, we’re exhausted and fatigued. 

And that fatigue not only has negative health consequences, it can be a cause of motor vehicle crashes. During Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 1-7, we’re reminding drivers to get adequate rest before hitting the road.

In 2025, there were 1,673 drivers who were fatigued or fell asleep that were involved in crashes on all Arizona roads, according to crash reports submitted by law enforcement agencies and compiled by ADOT. These were preventable crashes. 

We can all do our part in reducing the number of drowsy driving-related crashes by: 

• Getting enough sleep 
• Avoiding driving during peak sleepiness hours (midnight to 6 a.m.)
• Not drinking alcohol before driving