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The two-vehicle collision was reported Friday along Stagecoach Pass Road.

There were 1,307 traffic fatalities recorded in 2023 — only 13 fewer than in 2022. ADOT says 2023 has the second-highest annual fatality total ever recorded.PHOENIX — There were 1,307 traffic fatalities reported in Arizona in 2023, making 2023 the year with the second-highest annual fatality total ever recorded in Arizona.on July 12.

What does that mean for the average Arizona driver? ADOT says while fatalities decreased, fatalities are still close to all-time highs, and the data shows that factors such as impairment, failure to wear seat belts, and speed overwhelmingly impacted crashes and fatalities. Over the past four years, the number of alcohol-related fatalities has also increased. In 2023, 332 people were killed in alcohol-related traffic incidents, which accounts for over 25% of all fatalities throughout the year.

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