We analyzed newly released crash data from Arizona’s two largest cities — Phoenix and Tucson — to uncover where and why motor vehicle accidents happen most often. The findings reveal a clear trend: intersections are ground zero for serious crashes, especially in areas where high traffic, poor road design, and driver error collide.
Arizona drivers are no strangers to heavy traffic, quick merges, and unpredictable left turns. But some intersections are far more dangerous than others, and now the data proves it.
The Deadliest Intersections in Phoenix: A Closer Look
Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts data from 2018 to 2022 reveals a troubling pattern in Phoenix: intersections are not just high-traffic zones but critical danger points where infrastructure, driver behavior, and urban development collide.
While the city has seen rapid population growth, much of its roadway infrastructure hasn’t been updated to meet the demands of modern traffic volumes. This mismatch has led to outdated signal timing, poor lane visibility, and intersection layouts that confuse both local and visiting drivers…