Crash Statistics
Each year in the United States, red light running results in nearly 200,000 crashes, more than 800 deaths and 180,000 injuries.
The total number deaths in all motor vehicle crashes in 2008 was 37,261, which is a 10% reduction over the previous year.
Motor vehicle crashes remain the single biggest killer of Americans 3 to 36 years old. The cost to society exceeds $200 billion annually.
Statistics supplied by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Annual Arizona Red Light & Stop Sign Crash Statistics
Average Number of Crashes: 8000
Average Number Killed: 80
Average Number Injured: 7500
Source: AZ Dept of Transportation -
One in 14 Arizona drivers were involved in a red light running crash
Four in five crashes occurred in urban areas
Four in five crashes happened with 150 feet of an intersection
You are more likely to be injured in a red light running related crash than any other type of crash.