Staff Writer | Mayor of Scottsdale
With public safety as a priority, Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is sharing Scottsdale’s improved roadway safety following the release of the city’s 2024 Traffic Volume and Collisions Report. The report shows declines in both overall collisions and traffic-related fatalities, even as traffic volumes increased across the city.
While daily traffic volumes increased by approximately five percent between 2022 and 2024, total collisions declined from 3,905 to 3,629. The most serious of cases, traffic fatalities, also decreased, with 22 deaths recorded during 2023–2024, down from 30 in the prior reporting period.
“These results show Scottsdale is moving in the right direction on traffic safety,” Mayor Borowsky said. “As our community continues to grow, we are focused on using data, technology, and collaboration to reduce serious crashes and make our streets safer for everyone.”
The full 2024 Traffic Volume and Collisions Report can be accessed HERE.
Issued every two years, the Traffic Volume and Collisions Report compiles traffic counts from arterial and collector streets and analyzes collision data from more than 300 signalized intersections across the city. Emphasizing Mayor Borowsky’s commitment to public safety and transparency, Scottsdale remains the only city in the region to publish a comprehensive report of this scope.
The 2024 report also introduces a new emphasis on tracking crashes involving fatalities or serious injuries, known as KSI crashes. This added level of detail allows city traffic engineers to use this critical data to identify high‑risk locations and prioritize safety improvements where they can have the greatest impact.
In addition, the city is modernizing how all traffic data is collected and analyzed. Scottsdale is transitioning from field-deployed traffic-counting equipment to in-place detection systems managed by the city’s Traffic Management Center.
Collision information is collected by the Scottsdale Police Department and shared with the city’s traffic engineering division through a city‑managed database. The data is also provided to the Arizona Department of Transportation for inclusion in a statewide collision database used by municipalities across Arizona.
The shift will provide real‑time traffic data, improve responsiveness to changing conditions, and streamline operations to make a positive difference in the daily lives of Scottsdale’s residents.
Future editions of the report are expected to include an interactive online format, giving residents greater access to traffic volume and safety data.
