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Multi-vehicle fatality crash reported on Loop 202 in Phoenix, Arizona

Modified Date: 
Mon, 01/20/2025 - 10:41am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, September 29, 2024

Section of Loop 202 westbound shut down after deadly crash Sunday morning

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say they were originally called to the area on the Loop 202 near 24th Street for a multi-vehicle injury crash.

Deadly crash shuts down westbound Loop 202 in Phoenix

Troopers confirmed that at least one person was killed as a result of the wreck.

 

Phoenix, Arizona, sees a high number of car crashes each year due to its expansive roadways and growing population. The Arizona Department of Transportation reported thousands of traffic accidents in the Phoenix metropolitan area, with many occurring on major highways like Loop 202, I-10, and the I-17 corridor. Common factors contributing to crashes include speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving, with intersections and high-traffic zones being hotspots for collisions. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these accidents results in severe injuries or fatalities, highlighting the ongoing safety challenges for drivers in the region.
 

Here are some key traffic safety organizations and agencies focused on improving road safety in Phoenix and across Arizona:

  1. Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)

    • ADOT oversees highway safety and provides information on traffic conditions, road projects, and safety initiatives across Arizona.
    • ADOT Traffic Safety

  2. Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS)

    • The GOHS is responsible for promoting highway safety programs, focusing on areas like seat belt use, impaired driving prevention, and public education.
    • GOHS Arizona

  3. Phoenix Street Transportation Department

    • This department focuses on maintaining and improving the safety and efficiency of Phoenix’s streets, including traffic calming, safety projects, and pedestrian safety.
    • Phoenix Street Transportation

  4. Arizona AAA Traffic Safety Foundation

    • AAA Arizona is actively involved in promoting driver education, teen driver safety, and advocating for traffic safety legislation.
    • AAA Arizona Traffic Safety

  5. Arizona Trauma Association (AzTA)

    • The AzTA works on reducing trauma-related injuries, including those caused by traffic accidents, through prevention programs and public health initiatives.
    • Arizona Trauma Association

These organizations and agencies are dedicated to improving road safety and providing resources for drivers in Phoenix and throughout Arizona.

 
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Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
Loop 202
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
County: 
Maricopa County, AZ
Area: 
Phoenix, AZ