Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona and like any large city, the morning commute often means congestion. Drivers often become impatient and drive too aggressively when stuck in traffic. While accidents can occur any time of the day, understanding the common causes of accidents during morning commutes is the first step in preventing them and helping you arrive at your destination safely.
Morning Commute Car Accidents in Tucson
Despite advances in vehicle safety features and statewide improvements in road safety and traffic signage, car accidents are still a common occurrence. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT), driving too fast for road conditions or exceeding the lawful speed limit was reported in crashes that led to 417 fatalities and 20,722 injuries, which accounted for 33.9% of the total fatalities and 38% of the total injuries in 2024.
Some of the common causes of Tucson car accidents include:
- Failure to obey traffic signs/signals
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Reckless driving
- Drowsy driving
- Drinking and driving
- Vehicle malfunction
However, two of the most common reasons for Tucson car accidents include distracted driving and weather and/or road conditions. Both can greatly increase rear end collisions.
Driving Distracted
A driver not paying attention to the road is a leading cause of accidents. While inattention is often caused by texting or cell phone use while driving, distracted driving includes eating, grooming, reading, adjusting radios or any activity that takes your eyes off the road for any length of time.
When distracted, you’re more likely to rear end a vehicle that stops suddenly or drift into other traffic. Avoid any tasks that prevent you from concentrating solely on driving to prevent accidents.
Road Conditions
Slick roads from wet weather conditions further increase your risk of a traffic accident. Any weather that affects road conditions plays a large role in accidents. Your reaction time and stopping distance is greatly affected. Regardless of posted speed limits, current road conditions should factor into how fast you drive on your morning commute to avoid collisions.
Tucson Car Accidents Attorney
If you’ve been injured during a morning commute car accidents in Tucson, contact Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys at (520) 977-1900. Even though our office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, you can reach us 24/7. Our experienced personal injury attorneys know how to fight for and get you the compensation you deserve.