Arizona in 1995
Deaths 1,035Fatal crashes 917Per 100,000 —US deaths 41,817
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1995.
In 1995, 1,035 people died in 917 fatal crashes in Arizona.
The death toll rose 14% from 904 in 1994 to 1,035 in 1995.
Arizona accounted for 2.5% of the 41,817 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
30.8% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1994 and the nation
| Measure | Arizona 1995 | Arizona 1994 | United States 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 1,035 | 904 | 41,817 |
| Fatal crashes | 917 | 795 | 37,241 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 31% | 31% | 33% |
Counties in 1995
Every county with a fatal crash in 1995, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 15 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 421 | 456 | 9.8 | 5,330 |
| Pima County | 116 | 130 | 12.0 | 1,451 |
| Pinal County | 63 | 78 | 15.2 | 713 |
| Coconino County | 58 | 76 | 52.4 | 520 |
| Mohave County | 40 | 50 | 22.1 | 561 |
| Cochise County | 36 | 47 | 37.4 | 259 |
| Navajo County | 37 | 39 | 35.6 | 410 |
| Yavapai County | 34 | 38 | 15.1 | 528 |
| Apache County | 27 | 30 | 46.3 | 318 |
| Gila County | 26 | 28 | 51.8 | 219 |
| Yuma County | 24 | 26 | 11.8 | 253 |
| La Paz County | 16 | 18 | 105.9 | 185 |
| Graham County | 9 | 9 | 22.4 | 97 |
| Santa Cruz County | 8 | 8 | 15.8 | 67 |
| Greenlee County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Arizona in 1995?
1,035 people in 917 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1995 file.
Which county in Arizona had the most crash deaths in 1995?
Maricopa County with 456 deaths in 421 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1995 compare with 1994 in Arizona?
1,035 deaths against 904 in 1994 (+14%). Nationally the 1995 total was 41,817.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1995 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.