Phoenix, AZ - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.
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
Find Phoenix accidents by type:
- Phoenix car accidents
- Phoenix motorcycle accidents
- Phoenix pedestrian accidents
- Phoenix truck accidents
- Phoenix bicycle accidents
- Phoenix aircraft accidents
- Other types of Phoenix accidents
Looking for a hurt loved-one? These are the main hospitals in the Phoenix area:
- Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Banner Health
- Mayo Clinic Hospital
Grief support and other helpful groups
- Hospice of the Valley
- Griefnet.org Online Grief Support
- ADOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Arizona
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:
- Phoenix car accidents;
- Phoenix drunk driving accidents;
- Phoenix distracted driving accidents;
- Phoenix rear-end accidents;
- Phoenix T-bone accidents;
- Phoenix rollover accidents;
- Phoenix pileup accidents;
- Phoenix fatigued driver accidents;
- Phoenix aggressive driving accidents;
- Phoenix hit-and-run accidents;
- Phoenix uninsured driver accidents;
- Phoenix head-on accidents;
- Phoenix reckless driving accidents;
- Phoenix Uber and Lyft accidents;
- Phoenix wrongful death claims.
Learn more at the links below about things you should know after suffering a serious injury in a Phoenix accident;
- The medical and legal aspects of the aftermath of a Phoenix accident;
- Common injuries after a serious Phoenix accident;
- Common causes of car crashes in Phoenix;
- Causes of Phoenix commercial truck accidents;
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.
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12Percent of U.S:
2State:
ArizonaLegal Data Center
Accident reports by county
Coconino County, AZ -
38
Gila County, AZ -
5
La Paz County, AZ -
11
Maricopa County, AZ -
1,085
Mohave County, AZ -
72
Navajo County, AZ -
14
Pinal County, AZ -
56
Yavapai County, AZ -
44
Most recent accident reports
Michael Washburn was driving his motorcycle at a high rate of speed on McCulloch Boulevard in Lake Havasu City. When his motorcycle rear-ended a pickup truck, Washburn sustained serious injuries that cost him his life.
Type: Car Accident
A single-engine aircraft made a hard landing near Loop 303 and Cactus Road after having taken off from Glendale Airpark. The pilot was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as minor.
Type: Aircraft Accident
This catastrophic accident began on Friday afternoon, when a southbound pickup truck on U.S. 93 for some reason veered into the northbound lanes, and subsequently into the path of an oncoming semi-truck.
Type: Car Accident
Authorities have reported that one motorcyclist has been killed and the passenger has been seriously injured after colliding with a car on Saturday afternoon. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Two bicyclists have been injured after being hit by a vehicle Saturday morning. One bicyclist is reported to be in critical condition.
Date:
Saturday, March 28, 2015City:
Scottsdale, AZ
Type: Bicycle Accident
Three-vehicles collided on eastbound U.S. 60, closing the on-ramp at McClintock Drive and causing a small fuel leak.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Fuel Spill
Authorities received multiple reports of a car crash just after 10 p.m. Thursday night. Mark Alling, 43, was pronounced deceased at the crash site. Authorities believe he was the driver.
Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2015City:
Prescott, AZ
Type: Car Accident
A car driver was killed Tuesday morning after failing to yield to a large gravel truck at Maricopa County Highway 85 and Jackrabbit Road south of Interstate 10 in Buckeye.
Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015City:
Buckeye, AZ
Type: Truck Accident
Robert Coester was flying in a F-1 Rocket brand single-engine plane with Charles McCurry when the plane lost power. McCurry landed the plane on Chavez Ranch Road. THe plane sustained heavy damage, and both mean sustained injuries.
Type: Aircraft Accident
Joseph Stanley Pond, 81, was killed Friday evening after being hit by a truck. Pond was waiting a bus stop when he got up, walked down the road, and was struck by the truck driving by.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
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.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Ejected from Vehicle
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.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Head-on
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.
Type: Car Accident
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.
Nevada Highway Patrol says a man was critically injured when his SUV rolled into the median on U.S. Highway 95 near Indian Springs on Wednesday morning.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Rollover