Pinal County, Arizona — The eastbound lane of Interstate 10 is reportedly closed near Casablanca. Arizona Department of Transportation.
The closure was due to an accident involving a commercial vehicle at milepost 180, and officials said all traffic must exit at milepost 175.
It is unclear when the eastbound lane will reopen.
Casa Blanca is located in Pinal County, northwest of Scatón.
ADOT said the westbound lane has been delayed since a previous crash at milepost 184.
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Fatalities on Arizona Roads
data from Arizona Department of Transportation Arizona shows a gradual increase in traffic fatalities over the past decade.
- 2011: 825 dead
- year 2012: 821 dead
- 2013: 844 dead
- 2014: 774 dead
- 2015: 895 dead
- 2016: 952 dead
- 2017: 1,000 dead
- 2018: 1,010 dead
- 2019: 982 dead
- 2020: 1,057 dead
ADOT provides a website with driving tips to keep people safe on the road.
“There is always room for improvement when it comes to road safety,” the ministry said on its website.
ADOT’s proposals include:
- Do not speed or drive recklessly
- Never drive under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers do the same
- Step aside when an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road
- Be especially careful in the work zone
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
See more tips on the Department’s Safe Driving Homepage on the ADOT website.
