Yes.
Tucson ranks fifth in the nation for dangerous driving, according to an August 2025 Consumer Affairs analysis that highlighted the city’s high rate of fatal crashes, particularly those tied to speeding. The analysis put Tucson’s traffic fatality rate at 27.05 deaths per 100,000 residents. The Tucson Police Department had reported 55 fatal collisions as of September 2025.
Consumer Affairs also deemed Tucson the fifth most dangerous city for cyclists, with 1.47 cyclist deaths per 100,000 residents — four times the national average.
Experts point to speeding, distracted driving and limited bike infrastructure as key contributors to the city’s rankings. Local officials and community groups have called for stronger traffic enforcement, including new technologies to fight speeding and street racing, and neighborhood programs aimed at slowing drivers in residential areas.
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Sources
- Where are the worst drivers in America? Consumer Affairs
- Traffic Collisions, Tucson Police Department
- Most dangerous cities for pedestrians and cyclists, Consumer Affairs
- Tucson's streets are among the deadliest in the U.S. — here's why, Tucson Sentential
- A Closer Look at Car Accident Statistics in Tucson, National Auto Collision Centers
- Tucson Police Seek $1M in Tech to Fight Street Racing, Government Technology
- Tucson Police Seek $1M in Tech to Fight Street Racing, Government Technology
- Safe Streets Mini-Grant Program, Tucson Delivers
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