Sonoita, AZ.- Three people were injured in a crash on State Route 83 in Sonoita on Tuesday morning, according to a report by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The incident took place on SR 83 near Santa Rita Road.
The AZDPS reported that a septic truck and a Nissan passenger car were involved in the collision. Details on what led up to the crash were not immediately available.
Three people were hurt in the accident. The three were transported to hospitals in Tucson and one of them was listed in critical condition.
SR 83 was expected to be shut down for hours as authorities worked to clear the scene. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Statewide Crash Trends
Arizona experienced a slight decline in traffic incidents over the past two years, though crash fatalities remain high. In 2023, the state reported 122,247 total motor-vehicle crashes with 1,307 deaths, while 2024 saw a small decrease to 121,107 crashes and 1,228 fatalities, representing a 6.1% drop in deaths compared with the previous year. Despite the modest improvement, the number of serious injuries and fatalities remains near historically high levels, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges.
Speeding, impaired driving, and failure to use safety devices continue to be major contributing factors in fatal and serious crashes across the state. Emergency response efforts and public safety campaigns aim to reduce these risks, but Arizona's highways and urban roads continue to see a significant number of severe accidents annually.
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