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Complete Maricopa County, AZ accident reports and news.

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Phoenix, AZ

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.

If you've been injured in an accident, click the links below to get help from an attorney who specializes in your type of accident or injury:

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 Maricopa County car accident lawyer can provide you with information about your rights and options. 

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Glendale, AZ - 64
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Laveen, AZ - 5
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Mesa, AZ - 72
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Peoria, AZ - 22
Phoenix, AZ - 629
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Scottsdale, AZ - 49
South Phoenix, AZ - 1
Sun City, AZ - 3
Sun Lakes, AZ - 3
Surprise, AZ - 13
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Most recent accident reports

Phoenix, AZ

Hit and run causes fatalities

Accident Date: 
Sat, 11/23/2013

Authorities say two are dead, including the hit-and-run driver who left the scene of a minor wreck, sped down the road and caused the second, deadly collision.

Phoenix, AZ

2 killed in car crash

Accident Date: 
Fri, 11/22/2013

Phoenix police are investigating a car crash that killed two people near 83rd Avenue and Durango Road, according to officials.

The collision involved two SUVs and a smaller vehicle.