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Wrong way crashes in Phoenix: Track where, when they occur

Posted at 12:35 PM, Aug 26, 2015
and last updated 2017-07-06 16:37:59-04

Just how often are wrong-way crashes occurring? Take an in-depth look at the data on wrong-way crashes and fatalities. 

More than half of the wrong-way crash deaths between 2009 and 2015 happened during the weekend, according to statistics from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.     

Take a look at the map below to see every media-reported wrong-way crash in the Valley so far in 2017. 

From 2009 through 2015, the most wrong-way fatalities happened in the month of May with a total of 13 fatalities. June was next highest with a total of eight fatalities. 

Take a look at the charts below for different yearly and monthly comparisons, as well as frequencies for each day of the week.