When looking for a home in Arizona, you’ll have a checklist of must-haves. It’s not just about finding a home near work, schools, grocery stores, and other places. Things like traffic and roads or intersections that pose car accident risks should also be on your mind. 

According to one source, there were north of 122,000 collisions in Arizona last year. Nearly 1,200 of them caused fatalities, and north of 37,000 resulted in injuries. The total tally of collisions increased by around 1.57% compared to the previous year.  

If you’re going to live somewhere that requires using routes with high incidents of accidents, you’ll want to know. Continue reading to see five of the most dangerous roads in Arizona. The information is based on information included in The Copper Courier, which refers to Stacker. Stacker ranked 2020 Fatality Analysis Reporting System data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

1. I-10

I-10 is the most dangerous stretch or roadway in the state, both in terms of deaths and collisions. In 2023, there were 50 total fatalities and 46 collisions. So, if you move and your commute includes I-10, you’ll want to exercise extreme caution.

2. I-40

I-40 is an east-west highway in Arizona that stretches a distance of 359.11 miles. I-40 had 30 total fatalities and 26 crashes. While these totals were substantially lower than the tallies on the I-10, they’re still too high.

3. US-60

An east-west U.S. Highway in the state, US-60 runs for 369 miles. There were 27 deaths and 24 crashes.

4. I-17

I-17 is another stretch of roadway that has had its fair share of vehicle mishaps. According to one source, the I-17 Improvement Project is underway and will continue until next year. It will include widening a 15-mile stretch of roadway, replacing two bridges, widening 10 bridges, and making about eight miles of flex lanes. There were 17 crashes and 22 total deaths on the I-17.

5. SR-87

SR-87 stretches 272.66 miles. As for the crashes and deaths, they were similar to the totals for the I-17. Specifically, accidents and fatalities on the SR-87 were 16 and 21.

These are far from the only roads in the state you should be especially mindful of. But they head a list of the most dangerous roadways in the entire state. And that’s something you’ll want to know if you want to relocate since relocating could impact your travel routes.

What If You’re Injured in an Accident?

Remember the statistic about about 122,000+ accidents in the state in 2023? Of that amount, more than 37,000 suffered injuries in addition to the almost 1,200 people who died. What are your options if, despite following the rules of the road and doing everything right, you are involved in a car accident? One of the first things you must do is contact a car accident lawyer. That’ll make things easier and less stressful.

Injuries sustained in a car accident can put you on the sidelines indefinitely. In addition to seeing your doctor and going for follow-ups, you’ll possibly have to take time off work. A good lawyer in your corner will ensure you get the medical and financial help you need and deserve.

Don’t Live in Fear — But Be Prepared

While you don’t want to live in fear of what may happen, being prepared is a good idea. So, if you’re moving to an area with more risks, it might be time to talk to your car insurance provider. You may want to make changes to your car insurance policy if the plan is to move.

Looking for a new home is supposed to be an exciting time. Yes, it can be stressful, too. 

But if you find the right real estate agent, take your time, and conduct due diligence, you’ll likely be okay.