This year, the Phoenix metro hosts Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Not only will fans be celebrating at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, but countless fans will gather at friend’s homes, local bars, and other establishments. Although Super Bowl Sunday is...
Car Accidents
Traffic Deaths Reaching Record Numbers
Traffic deaths including deaths of drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are expected to reach an all-time high for the year 2022. Although data for all of 2022 is not yet available, more than 9,500 people were killed in the first three months of the year—the highest...
Are semis a safety risk?
Depending on what time of day you are out on the road, you may see dozens of semis making their way to deliver their goods. These trucks can seem large and intimidating and make you wonder if it is safe to share the road with them. Logistically, large trucks are...
Autonomous Cars in Arizona
Since July of 2021, there have been 12 reported crashes involving autonomous vehicles in Arizona. Autonomous vehicles have been on Arizona roads since 2015. In 2015, Governor, Doug Ducey signed an executive order that provided the process for autonomous vehicle...
Phoenix Going Green With Electric Vehicles
As the world is shifting towards clean energy, many manufacturers and government entities have made electric vehicles a priority. Phoenix City Council recently approved an electric vehicle plan that aims to have 280,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030. The plan...
Tesla Touchscreen Recalls
Tesla is recalling over 130,000 of its vehicles as a result of their touchscreens overheating. The recall includes many Model S and Model 3 sedans, as well as Model X and Model Y SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that during Tesla’s...
Teen Crashes – 100 Deadliest Days
During the summer more teens are out on the road driving. The increase in teen drivers typically results in an increase of car crashes. The time from Memorial Day to Labor Day is called the “100 Deadliest Days” due to the rising number of fatal teen-related car...
Arizona’s Lane Sharing Law
In March 2022, Governor Doug Ducey signed Bill 1273, which allows motorcyclists to ride between two lanes, also known as “lane sharing.” Advocates for Bill 1273 contend that the bill is different from “lane splitting,” which allows motorcyclists to split lanes on...
Rising road fatalities in region have leaders concerned
More than 230 people died in traffic crashes in the Phoenix area in 2021. That number represents an approximate 25% increase from the previous year. This development has some local governments – including leaders in Phoenix – scrambling how to get people to drive more...
Arizona’s Wrong Way Sign Project
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) implemented a project to install larger and more visible wrong-way signs along three of the major Southern Arizona interstates. This project intends to improve roadway safety due to the influx of drivers driving in the...