According to the 2025 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, Scottsdale ranked as the No. 7 safest city for drivers nationwide and earned the distinction of being the safest city in Arizona for motorists - a substantial rise from its No. 39 national ranking a decade ago.

“The steady climb in Scottsdale’s safety rating can be attributed to many things,” City Manager Greg Caton said in press release. “A thoughtfully designed roadway network in combination with consistent and thoughtful police enforcement reduces traffic congestion and saves lives.

“None of it happens by accident - it’s the product of smart planning, data-driven decisions, and a community that consistently chooses to invest in safer streets through our police department and our dedicated transportation sales tax.”

A portion of Scottsdale’s team of traffic engineers is dedicated to operating an advanced Traffic Management Center, the heart of the city’s Intelligent Transportation System. The center is where staff monitors road conditions and traffic flow in real time thanks to hundreds of live traffic cameras and sensors connected by 225 miles of fiber optic cable.
This network allows city staff to adjust timing at more than 300 intersection signals, manage congestion, and respond quickly to incidents across the city’s roadways. Additional staff is frequently assigned to the center to manage traffic flows specific to Scottsdale’s major special events, according to the release.

In early 2025, the city launched its Safe Streets Scottsdale, a citywide plan aimed at further reducing serious and fatal collisions on its roadways. The initiative focuses on high-risk corridors and incorporates community input from motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users. The resulting plan will guide additional long-term safety strategies and infrastructure improvements.

For more information visit https://www.allstate.com/best-drivers.