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.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
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.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Learn more here about how a good personal injury lawyer can provide you with information about your rights and options.
Accident Reports by city
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Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
The northbound lanes of Interstate 17 near Anthem were closed Monday morning after an SUV drove the wrong direction on the freeway and crashed into a produce truck, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The collision killed the driver of the SUV.
Phoenix, AZ
A van crashed into a house in Phoenix Friday, starting a fire.
A spokesperson with the Phoenix Fire Department said people were inside the home near Seventh Street and Cinnabar when the van came crashing in, but luckily no one was hurt.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Emergency crews were responding to a reported plane crash at Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix late Tuesday morning.
Phoenix, AZ
A three-vehicle wreck seriously injured two people and forced police to close a major intersection in the southeast Valley Monday morning.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
A motorcyclist was injured after he was struck by a pickup truck Friday morning on the Beeline Highway in Mesa.
Phoenix, AZ
Two people were trapped, four were hurt and two escaped injury in a multi-car accident in Scottsdale Thursday afternoon.
The cause of the crash at Northsight Boulevard and Butherus Road is still under investigation, said a Capt. of the Scottsdale Fire Department.