Focus on Driving

The latest annual Arizona vehicle crash data tells us about the most common type of collision - and how some simply changes to driving behavior can help change that.

Our team is prepared to help remove snow and ice from state highways, but we need help from all drivers to be ready in case they find themselves in winter driving conditions.

Did you know that more than 20 percent of all people killed on Arizona roadways in 2018 weren’t wearing seat belts? That equaled 216 unnecessary fatalities.

Seat belt use in Arizona has been on a decline, dropping from 88 percent in 2016 to 85.9 percent in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In contrast, the national seat belt use was reported at 89.6 percent in 2018.

It's Shark Week, but on Arizona roads we have something else to be on the look out for.

With fiscal year 2019 now behind us, ADOT Director John Halikowski talks about what the agency has crossed off it's to-do list.

We are launching a website with a collection of safe-driving resources to help drivers make better decisions behind the wheel.

In January, the Arizona Department of Transportation launched FocusOnDriving.com, a collection of safe-driving resources aimed to make motorists more informed about how to stay safe on Arizona’s roads.

With vehicle crashes the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, it’s a good time for parents to remind teen drivers that simple actions can make you safer.

As the summer heat fades and weather turns comfortable, bicycles will be wheeled out of garages, pulled out of storage and return to roads and trails.

With school back in session, it's a good time to remind ourselves of a few rules we may have forgotten during the Summer.

Many variables affect this, but long the holiday weekend and various celebrations are contributing factors.