Arizona in 2007
Deaths 1,071Fatal crashes 952Per 100,000 17.4US deaths 41,259
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 2007.
In 2007, 1,071 people died in 952 fatal crashes in Arizona, 17.4 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 17% from 1,293 in 2006 to 1,071 in 2007.
Arizona accounted for 2.6% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
40.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Arizona 2007 | Arizona 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 1,071 | 1,293 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 952 | 1,118 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 17.4 | 21.4 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 41% | 38% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, 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 | 422 | 461 | 9.9 | 5,330 |
| Pima County | 115 | 129 | 11.9 | 1,451 |
| Pinal County | 73 | 86 | 16.7 | 713 |
| Yavapai County | 55 | 59 | 23.4 | 528 |
| Navajo County | 47 | 56 | 51.1 | 410 |
| Coconino County | 44 | 56 | 38.6 | 520 |
| Mohave County | 45 | 52 | 23.0 | 561 |
| Apache County | 45 | 50 | 77.2 | 318 |
| Yuma County | 28 | 31 | 14.1 | 253 |
| La Paz County | 23 | 29 | 170.7 | 185 |
| Gila County | 20 | 24 | 44.4 | 219 |
| Cochise County | 18 | 21 | 16.7 | 259 |
| Graham County | 8 | 8 | 19.9 | 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.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Arizona in 2007?
1,071 people in 952 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 17.4 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Arizona had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Maricopa County with 461 deaths in 422 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Arizona?
1,071 deaths against 1,293 in 2006 (+-17%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.