Pedestrian death rate in Arizona is 2nd highest in US

Pedestrian Death Rate in Arizona

Arizona has the 2nd highest pedestrian death rate in the US, with 271 fatalities in 2023.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 7,300 pedestrian deaths nationwide in 2023.

The country has seen a 78% increase in pedestrian deaths from 2009-2023, compared to just 13% in all other traffic deaths.

Pedestrian deaths had been declining for decades, but have risen sharply since 2009.

Author's summary: Arizona ranks 2nd in US pedestrian deaths.

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KTAR KTAR — 2025-10-13

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