90% of fatal crashes blamed on pedestrians, Tucson police say
The Tucson Police Department is urging road safety after releasing a stark statistic about fatal pedestrian crashes.
Police say more than 90 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes investigated in 2026 were attributed to the fault of the pedestrian.
Those actions include failing to use crosswalks or standing in the roadway and median.
Officers are reminding people to use crosswalks and sidewalks.
Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for pedestrians.