Arizona's drivers have secured an infamous reputation, and several of the state's cities are among the worst in the nation for road safety. In a study that analyzes data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau, Tucson, and Phoenix are to squarely face the distressing reality of their road safety records, as reported by ABC15.
Specifically, Tucson has been ranked fourth for the total number of deadly crashes and the number of those tragically killed in these incidents. Not to casually overlook, Phoenix isn't far off, claiming the 11th spot for the total number of deadly crashes. The data, which paint a bleak picture of Arizona's traffic conditions, highlight significant issues with speeding and impaired driving contributing to the state's undesirable ranking.
It isn't just Forbes that has cast a dim light on Arizona's drivers. A separate survey done by Car Insurance Comparison, the state ranks eighth-worst in the nation owed to problems with careless driving and a notably high death rate. This analysis took into account a spectrum of violations, including failure to obey traffic laws, drunk driving, and the death rates for pedestrians and cyclists, according to Patch.com.
