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Phoenix - The largest state capital and hottest city in the US

Not only is Phoenix the largest state capital in the country, but it ranks 6th on the list of most populous cities as well. One of the hottest city's main draws is surprisingly its climate; Phoenix boasts more annual sunshine than any other major metropolitan area in the country, and has incredibly pleasant winters that usually only have 1 day below freezing per year. On the other hand, some may be dissuaded by the scorching triple-digit summer temperatures are the standard for about four months of the year. 

Major Phoenix Roadways

  • I-10, cuts through the center of Phoenix and leads to Los Angeles, CA to the west, and Tuscon to the southeast.
  • I-17, starts in Phoenix and leads north directly to Flagstaff.
  • State Route 101, circles most of the city of Phoenix
  • U.S. Route 60, passes through Phoenix and continues east across the southern states

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Grief support and other helpful groups

When someone is seriously injured or killed in an accident, it is important to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer works with injured folks to get financial compensation for accidents and injuries. Learn more about:

Learn more at the links below about things you should know after suffering a serious injury in a Phoenix accident;

Where to find legal assistance after a Phoenix injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a great Phoenix personal injury attorney who understands the legal standards and practices, who knows how insurance policies function, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else, a Phoenix wrongful death lawyer can launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Phoenix car accident attorney can do to help.

Rank: 
12
Percent of U.S: 
2
State: 
Arizona

Most recent accident reports

 

A deadly hit-and-run collision claimed the life of an unidentified male pedestrian late Friday night at a major intersection in central Phoenix.

Date: 
Friday, January 10, 2025

Fatal Vehicle Collision at Gilbert Senior Care Facility Claims Elderly Resident's Life

A tragic incident unfolded in Gilbert, Arizona, on Friday night wh

Date: 
Friday, January 10, 2025
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

A tragic collision between a minibike and a commercial truck claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy in Goodyear, Arizona on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Date: 
Monday, January 6, 2025

 

In a tragic sequence of events on Friday night, a deadly crash unfolded on the westbound Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway near Lindsay Road in Gilbert.

Date: 
Friday, January 3, 2025
Type: Car Accident

Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Near Cave Creek and Greenway Roads in Phoenix

A tragic hit-and-run collision claimed the life of a male pedestrian on Thursda

Date: 
Thursday, January 2, 2025

 

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, a complex incident unfolded on Phoenix's Interstate 10 westbound near 67th Avenue, resulting in a serious rollover crash

Date: 
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Roadway: 
Interstate 10

In the early morning hours of Saturday, a serious traffic collision in central Phoenix resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations.

Date: 
Saturday, December 28, 2024

 

On Friday evening, a pedestrian lost his life following what police believe was an intentional hit-and-run collision in central Phoenix.

Date: 
Friday, December 27, 2024

A pedestrian fatality occurred at the intersection of 91st Avenue and Thomas Road in west Phoenix during the early morning hours of Thursday.

Date: 
Thursday, December 26, 2024

 

In a severe overnight pedestrian accident in Phoenix, a man sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a suspected drunk driver near the intersect

Date: 
Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Fatal Collision on US 60 Near Queen Valley Claims Life of Pregnant Woman, Injures Multiple

Date: 
Monday, December 23, 2024
Roadway: 
US 60
Type: Car Accident

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on 43rd Avenue in Phoenix Claims One Life, Results in Felony Charges

Date: 
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Roadway: 
43rd Avenue
Type: Car Accident

Fatal Crash at 67th and Olive in Glendale Claims One Life, Injures Four Others

Date: 
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Roadway: 
67th and Olive