Complete Maricopa County, AZ accident reports and news.
Accidents in Maricopa County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Maricopa County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Maricopa County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
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After a Maricopa County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
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Accident Reports by city
Most recent accident reports
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Three-vehicles collided on eastbound U.S. 60, closing the on-ramp at McClintock Drive and causing a small fuel leak.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
A woman was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries after a two-vehicle collision on 21st and Northern avenues. Police believe the woman may have been ejected from her vehicle. The accident is still early in its investigation and little information is available.
Phoenix, AZ
Two trucks collided head-on at 46th Avenue and Thomas Road, sending five people to the hospital including a 14-year-old. Thie condition is listed as extremely critical, but no more information is given.
Phoenix, AZ
Just before 2 a.m., a Toyota SUV and a Ford SUV collided at 67th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The driver of the Toyota was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford sustained non-life threatening injuries and was also hospitalized.
Phoenix, AZ
Two people were riding in a car on Deer Valley Road at Interstate 17 when the vehicle left the road and crashed. The two men were ejected from the vehicle during the crash. When emergency crews arrived they found the car on fire.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Three men were riding in a speeding pickup on 91st Avenue when the driver swerved to avoid hitting another vehicle. The truck left the road, landing upside down in the nearby canal. All three men were ejected from the truck in the crash and died.
Phoenix, AZ
1 person killed in fiery car–semi crash on State Route 347 at Maricopa Road outside Phoenix, Arizona
The accident occurred Thursday morning on State Route 347 at Maricopa Road on the southern outskirts of the Phoenix metro area, when a truck and a car collided. Few details are available at this time; check back for updates.
Phoenix, AZ
A 17-year-old motorcyclist recieved life-threatening injuries after rear-ending a pick-up truck on CArefree Highway at around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The victim suffered a compound fracture, but fortunately was wearing a helmet and protective clothing which protected them from further injury.
Phoenix, AZ
A motorcyclist drove through the garage of a home in the 16000 block of West Caribbean Lane at around 11 a.m. in Surprise. The driver was hospitalized, but the extent of his injuries has not been released. No one inside the home was hurt.