• September 19, 2018 /
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According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, 127,064 crashes were reported in 2017. Out of these, 919 crashes proved fatal, killing 1,000 people. Wrong-way accidents are the most common cause of fatal collisions in Arizona. A state report revealed that the occurrence of head-on collisions increased 3-times in a week in 2017, which caused the traffic regulation authorities to take a strict action.

One way to protect yourself and others is to practice defensive driving and report an impaired driver immediately to the authorities. Here is a list of deadliest highways in Arizona.

1. Arizona 1-10:This highway is known for accidents and collisions. It holds the 18^th position on the ‘America’s 100 Deadliest Highways’ list. It records 1.07 (fatal) accidents per mile.
2. Arizona 1-17:This highway holds the 21^st position on the ‘America’s 100 Deadliest Highways’ list and records 1.04 (fatal) accidents per mile.
3. Arizona 1-19:This is the shortest highway in the US and ranks at the 38^th position of the ‘America’s 100 Deadliest Highways’ list, recording 0.81 (fatal) accidents per mile.
4. Arizona 1-15:This highway connects Canada to San Diego, only a small section of the highway lies within the state of Arizona. It ranks on the 52^nd position on the ‘America’s 100 Deadliest Highways’ list and records 0.68 (fatal) accidents per mile.
5. Arizona 1-40:Interstate 40 travels across the entire length of Arizona and act as a major route to the Grand Canyon. This highway ranks at the 88^th position on the ‘America’s 100 Deadliest Highways’ list and records a 0.50 (fatal) accidents per mile.

Factors Causing Collisions On Highway

Dust storm

Now and then, dust storms sweep the roads of Arizona, which makes driving a dangerous ordeal. Visibility and the focus of the driver are severely impacted when strong winds and dust clouds take over the sky.

Therefore, it’s advised to pull your vehicle off the road, close your headlights and find a safe location to wait out the storm.

Wrong-Way Driving (WWD)

Wrong-Way Driving (WWD) causes havoc on Arizona’s highways. The risk of collision multiplies because, more than often, these wrong-way drivers may be intoxicated or under the influence of a drug.

ADOT has installed metal spikes to prevent drivers from taking the wrong course. They have also deployed more officers to monitor the roads in a better way, along with bigger and more-visible WRONG-WAY signs.

Roads can be risky; you need to be prepared for anything. Take defensive driving classes from Jacob’s Driving School. Our trained and experienced driving instructors offer state-approved courses at our traffic school in AZ.  Call (602) 297-1000 to book a lesson now.