Safety

Agencies will deploy new technologies to aid drivers, work crews

The shared goal of enhancing safety in work zones is getting a helping hand from a $970,000 U.S. Department of Transportation grant recently awarded to ADOT and the Maricopa County Department of...

These are the essentials if you are delayed or your vehicle breaks down

Keys? Check. Wallet? Check. But are you prepared for extreme heat should you encounter delays or if your vehicle breaks down? We have tips to help you get ready, including having a fully charged...

Crash Facts report shows speed remains a leading factor in fatal, serious crashes

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...

Riders and motorists have roles in making bicycling safe and enjoyable

May is National Bike Month, and we have tips to help riders and motorists make bicycling a safe and enjoyable way to get around. The more bicyclists and motorists understand each other’s needs, the...
Upgraded speed limit signage and pedestrian crossing signage on US 89 entering the community of Yarnell are among the immediate measures being taken by the Arizona Department of Transportation to...
HEBER-OVERGAARD, AZ – Starting this week, the Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project along a 22-mile stretch of State Route 260 west of Heber-Overgaard to improve roadway safety...
PHOENIX – Temperatures are rapidly rising and schools are letting out, which means summer is here. And since summers in Arizona get really hot, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind...
To prevent lower-height bridge decks along Interstate 17 from getting hit by trucks, ADOT employees explored ways to bring attention to the bridge decks. And found a solution that's working.
SHOW LOW – Did you know that about 60% of all roadway fatalities in Arizona are the result of vehicles leaving the road? That’s why the Arizona Department of Transportation has started a new project...
It's almost Halloween, so it's time to be the good witch and not the bad witch. Be patient, cautious and mindful of a horde of candy seekers.