Pedestrian Death Rate in Arizona
Arizona ranks second in the US for pedestrian fatalities, with 3.57 deaths per 100,000 people.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 271 pedestrian deaths in Arizona in 2023, out of 7,300 nationwide.
- Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply since 2009, with a 78% increase.
- This compares to a 13% increase in all other traffic deaths over the same period.
Arizona is among the best in the country in business and population growth, but it’s also near the top of a list that it would rather avoid: pedestrian deaths.
Author's summary: Arizona has the 2nd highest pedestrian death rate in the US.