Arizona is taking significant steps to enhance pedestrian safety as the state's population continues to grow. Through a range of infrastructure projects aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, the state hopes to reduce serious and fatal pedestrian accidents. Despite these efforts, accidents still occur, and injured pedestrians may need to explore their legal...
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NTSB Sounds the Alarm on Teen Marijuana-Impaired Driving
In recent years, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has raised serious concerns over the increase in marijuana-impaired driving accidents among teenagers. With more states legalizing recreational marijuana use - including Arizona in 2020 - the risks associated with driving under the influence have become more pronounced. The problem has drawn attention nationwide, as evidenced...
Read MoreArizona Traffic Deaths Slightly Decrease in 2023, Remain High
According to the latest data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), car accident fatalities in Arizona decreased last year statewide. However, traffic safety officials are urging Arizona residents to remain cautious while driving. "Every fatality represents someone's loved one," ADOT Director Jennifer Toth emphasized in an interview with Arizona Family News, CBS 5. "We...
Read MoreArizona Ranks Second in Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths
Arizona has been ranked as the second most dangerous state for pedestrians and cyclists, highlighting a critical public safety issue. According to recent data, the state has experienced an alarming number of fatalities involving pedestrians and cyclists, placing it among the most dangerous places in the U.S. for non-motorized road users. Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities...
Read MoreHow to Keep Teens Safe During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
While summer can be a time for fun and celebration, we are entering the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” which runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. It's important not to let our guard down when it comes to driving safety this time of year, especially for our teens. That's because car accidents are...
Read MoreMotorcycle Safety Advocates Push for Policy Changes in Arizona
Fatal hit-and-run shines spotlight on deadly motorcycle accidents Arizona has passed significant laws to improve road safety, but some motorcycle and traffic safety community members want more. A recent fatal motorcycle accident in Glendale brought attention to how the state handles hit-and-run accidents and the high rate of fatal bike wrecks. Devastated by a deadly...
Read MoreMaricopa County Urges Safe Driving Practices Amid Surge in Distracted Driving
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a critical time to focus on the dangers of distracted driving, both nationally and here in Arizona. Distracted driving leads to thousands of devastating, preventable accidents that result in serious injuries and loss of life every year. To help combat the problem, traffic safety officials in Arizona and across...
Read MoreWhat Are The Symptoms of TBI in a Car Accident?
Learn how to spot signs of a potential brain injury. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious type of injury that people can suffer in a car accident. TBI is a disruption in normal brain function caused by a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head. TBIs can range from mild, such as a...
Read MoreCar Accidents at Dangerous Intersections in Maricopa County
Motorists need to exercise caution to avoid causing serious injuries. Last year, the Maricopa Association of Governments released a report of the “Top 100 Intersections Ranked by Crash Risk,” an analysis of intersections in the Valley based on crash data from 2018 to 2022. The intersection of Lindsay Road and Warner Road in Gilbert came...
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