Pedestrian Death Rate in Arizona is 2nd Highest in US
Arizona ranks high in business and population growth, but it also has a high pedestrian death rate. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 271 pedestrian deaths in Arizona in 2023, out of 7,300 nationwide.
As a percentage of the population, Arizona has 3.57 deaths per 100,000 people, making it the second-highest in the nation, after New Mexico's rate of 4.93.
- Pedestrian deaths declined for decades but have risen sharply since 2009.
- The country has seen a 78% increase in pedestrian deaths from 2009-2023.
- This increase is significantly higher than the 13% increase in all other traffic deaths during 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.
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