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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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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 injury attorney can do to help.

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

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Accident reports by county

Coconino County, AZ - 38
Gila County, AZ - 5
Graham County, AZ - 2
La Paz County, AZ - 10
Maricopa County, AZ - 1,033
Mohave County, AZ - 72
Navajo County, AZ - 14
Pinal County, AZ - 54
Yavapai County, AZ - 44

Most recent accident reports

Louis Martinez, 48, killed when run over by SUV after suffering seizure on Thomas Road in Scottsdale, Arizona

Louis Martinez was bicycling on Thomas Road when he suffered a seizure that forced him to lay down immediately. He was lying in the road when he was struck by a white SUV and dragged several hundred feet. He died at the scene.
Date: 
Monday, May 11, 2015
Roadway: 
Thomas Road
City: 
Scottsdale, AZ
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Medical

3-month-old baby seriously injured after rear-end collision on Camelback Road in Glendale, Arizona

Ana Araiza, 28, was driving on Camelback Road when her vehicle rear-ended another that was stopped in traffic. She and three of her children that were riding in the car escaped injury, but her 3-month-old baby suffered life-threatening injuries.
Date: 
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Roadway: 
Camelback Road
City: 
Glendale, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Rear-End Collisions, Car Seats

Four family members injured when car strikes light pole after three-vehicle collision on Rio Salado Parkway near McClintock Drive in Tempe, Arizona

Three children and their grandmother were riding in a car that was driving on Rio Salado Parkway near McClintock Drive when the vehicle was involved in a three-vehicle collision. Few details about this initial collision are known.
Date: 
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Roadway: 
Rio Salado Parkway near McClintock Drive
City: 
Tempe, AZ
Type: Car Accident

Clara Bergan, 7, killed and Kayla Eherlico, 14, seriously injured in backyard pool swing accident in Gilbert, Arizona

The accident occurred in the backyard of a home near Higley and Queen Creek roads around 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Gilbert.
Date: 
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Roadway: 
Higley and Queen Creek roads
City: 
Gilbert, AZ
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Accidents in Waterways

Crystal McDonald, 28, and Isaiah Blanco, 27, killed and two people injured in head-on crash on 67th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona

A 28-year-old man has been charged after a fatal head-on car crash in Phoenix Sunday evening. Authorities say Octavio Grado was impaired and speeding when he caused a crash on 67th Avenue at 9:15 p.m.
Date: 
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Roadway: 
67th Avenue
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Children/Minors Involved, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

One person killed in rollover on I-10 near 51st Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona

On Friday morning, a vehicle rolled out of the westbound lanes of the freeway and struck a light pole before it landing on its roof on the I-10 freeway embankment near 51st Avenue. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Date: 
Friday, May 1, 2015
Roadway: 
Interstate 10
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

19-year-old pregnant woman and a 5-year-old girl in serious condition after 2-vehicle crash at 14th and Buckeye in Phoenix, Arizona

A two-vehicle crash at 14th Avenue and Buckeye Road was reported at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Two victims, 19-year-old pregnant woman and a 5-year-old girl, were transported to local hospitals in serious condition.
Date: 
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Roadway: 
14th Avenue and Buckeye Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Motorcyclist killed in crash at Grand Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix, Arizona

A motorcycle crash was reported in the area of Grand Avenue and Thomas Road shortly before 8 a.m. Firefighters responded and found a man with life-threatening injuries. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful, and he died at the scene.
Date: 
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Roadway: 
Grand Avenue and Thomas Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Motorcycle Accident

One killed, three injured including two-year-old child after accident on 51st Avenue and Vineyard Road in Phoenix, Arizona

A pickup truck and an SUV collided at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Vineyard Road. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and three other people were taken to local hospitals in critical condition.
Date: 
Friday, April 24, 2015
Roadway: 
51st Avenue and Vineyard Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Haley Evans-Ringwood, 18, and Lorena E. Clapham, 19, killed when vehicle rolls after 2-car crash on I-17 south of Flagstaff, Arizona

On Tuesday, April 21st, two vehicles crashed about 12 miles south of Flagstaff.
Date: 
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Roadway: 
Interstate 17
City: 
Flagstaff, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

Monica Soto, 19, killed when car crashes into concrete barriers on Maryland Avenue in Glendale, Arizona

Monica Soto was a passenger with two other people in a westbound car on Maryland Avenue about 11:30 p.m. Sunday when the car veered into oncoming traffic, onto a curb, and into a park at 47th Avenue, where it struck concrete barriers.
Date: 
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Roadway: 
Maryland Avenue
City: 
Glendale, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Road Departure

Ronald D. Darnell, 39, killed in head-on crash on Highway 69 Prescott Valley, Arizona

Ronald D. Darnell was driving his car on Highway 69 when a pickup crossed the centerline and collided with him head-on. Darnell died at the scene. The driver of the pickup, Joel Brandon Neider, 39, was driving while impaired.
Date: 
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Roadway: 
Highway 69
City: 
Prescott Valley, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Reckless Driving, Head-on

Anthony Vargas killed in hit-and-run accident on Sarival Road north of Olive Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona

Anthony Vargas was found dead in the southbound lane of Sarival Road north of Olive Avenue after police believe a vehicle struck him and killed him.

Date: 
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Roadway: 
Sarival Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Jeovanny Mendieta, 40, dead after off-road vehicle crashes near 99th and Glendale in Glendale, Arizona

Two men were riding the an off-road vehicle near 99th and Glendale avenues around 7:40 p.m.
Date: 
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Roadway: 
99th and Glendale avenues
City: 
Glendale, AZ
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
ATV/UTV Accident, Seat Belt Usage, Rollover

Tor Stobbe, 44, dies in fiery crash into tree near 103rd Avenue and Boswell Boulevard in Sun City, Arizona

On Wednesday night in Sun City, witnesses report to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office that the driver of a car drove through a backyard near 103rd Avenue and Boswell Boulevard, where they collided head-on with a tree.
Date: 
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Roadway: 
103rd Avenue and Boswell Boulevard
City: 
Sun City, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Fire