Crash

The annual Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report, a compilation of traffic crash reports provided by law enforcement agencies around the state, reflects reported crash data for all Arizona roadways, including city streets, county roads, reservation roads and state highways.

From fender benders to major collisions, crash responders are there to assist those involved and help clear the road as quickly as possible for other commuters.

In recognition of these roadside heroes, Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed this week (Nov. 14-18) as Crash Responder Safety Week in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety join in recognizing the job crash responders perform and how to help them stay safe.

You'll see signs on our overhead boards this week reminding drivers it's illegal to leave the scene of a crash. Here's why that is so important.

Dallas Hammit, the state engineer, reminds people involved in a non-injury crash to practice quick clearance for the safety of themselves and other drivers.

Highway safety goes far beyond headlines and usually points driver behavior.

Crashes and fatalities involving drivers under the influence of drugs or medications are on the rise.

Gators in Arizona? It happens on our roads in the summer.

Our #FridayFive includes wildfire info, a new reports on crashes, and even some toilet paper.

When a driver intentionally speeds and gets injured or dies in a traffic collision, is it an accident?

What is a roadway departure crash? By definition, a roadway departure crash is a non-intersection crash that occurs after a vehicle crosses an edge line or a centerline, or otherwise leaves the traveled way.