GLENDALE, Ariz. — Power was knocked out for nearly 200 people in Glendale after a box truck crash, the city's fire department said.
The crash, which happened near the intersection of Orangewood and 51st avenues, and involved a large truck hitting multiple power poles and running into a business, fire officials said.
"Our field personnel are working to restore the outage and repair the pole(s) damaged by a vehicle," APS said.
Fire officials have yet to release the following information:
- The events leading up to and cause of the crash
- The identities of those involved
- How many people were in the truck
- The extent of the injuries of those involved
This is a developing situation. Tune in to 12News for the latest information.
Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that roadway fatalities have been gradually rising in Arizona over the last decade:
- 2011: 825 deaths
- 2012: 821 deaths
- 2013: 844 deaths
- 2014: 774 deaths
- 2015: 895 deaths
- 2016: 952 deaths
- 2017: 1,000 deaths
- 2018: 1,010 deaths
- 2019: 982 deaths
- 2020: 1,057 deaths
ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
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