AZDPS Troopers Target Speeders on I-10
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers conducted a Casa Grande speed enforcement operation on December 10, 2025. The eight-hour detail resulted in 48 citations and one arrest. Highway Patrol officers from District 6 focused their efforts along Interstate 10 and State Route 347.
The operation ran from 4 p.m. to midnight. It was part of a Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Speed Enforcement Detail.
Enforcement Results Show Speeding as Primary Concern
Troopers made 39 traffic stops during the detail. Of the 48 total citations issued, 38 (79%) were for speeding. Officers also issued two seatbelt citations and eight for other violations.
The operation led to one arrest. Furthermore, troopers recovered one stolen vehicle.
Why Speed Enforcement Matters
Statewide data underscores the importance of speed enforcement. In 2024, speed was the leading behavioral factor in Arizona traffic deaths.
| Factor | Fatalities | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 417 | 33.9% |
| Alcohol | 347 | 28.3% |
| No Seatbelt/Helmet | 340 | 27.7% |
Together, these three behavioral factors drive the majority of preventable traffic fatalities in Arizona.
The I-10 corridor near Casa Grande carries significant traffic. ADOT describes this stretch as a major commuter route and freight thoroughfare between Phoenix and Tucson. It is one of the busiest highway sections in Arizona.
The detail’s focus on speeding aligns with statewide data showing speed as the leading factor in traffic fatalities.
