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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Accident reports by county
Coconino County, AZ -
38
Gila County, AZ -
5
La Paz County, AZ -
11
Maricopa County, AZ -
1,084
Mohave County, AZ -
72
Navajo County, AZ -
14
Pinal County, AZ -
56
Yavapai County, AZ -
44
Most recent accident reports
Motorcyclist Michael Orticelli, 41, collided with a vehicle near McKellips Road just west of Recker Road in Mesa Monday night. He was thrown from the bike, at which point he was struck by another vehicle.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
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.
Type: Car Accident
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.
Type: Truck Accident
Tavita was reportedly walking west in the eastbound lanes of Hunt Highway with his brother when he was struck by an eastbound car driven by a 51-year-old man.
Date:
Thursday, March 12, 2015Roadway:
Hunt Highway
Type: Car Accident
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.
Ronald H. Frisby of Golden valley was killed in an acciden that occurred at around 4 p.m. Wednesday in Golden Valley when a semi-truck collided with a small sedan at the intersection of Arizona Route 68 and Mobile Road.
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
Non-Fuel Spill
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.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Property DamageA pedestrian was struck t about 2 p.m. near Central Avenue and Thomas Road. He was transported to an area hospital with injuries that proved to be fatal. Light rail service in the area was delayed due to the accident.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
A collision occured at about 9:30 a.m. when a cement truck collided with another vehicle near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in Phoenix. The wreck left a man trapped under a cement truck in extremely critical condition.
Raymond Barraza Jr., 24, of Glendale, was identified as the driver who died in a single-vehicle rollover crash at Grand and 71st avenues in Glendale at around 1:00 a.m. Tuesday. Barraza was driving a sedan at a high rate of speed.
Type: Car Accident
Kimberly Charles Hopkins of Mesa died Saturday when the UTV he was driving rolled and landed on top of him in Queen Valley in Pinal County. Hopkins was driving a 2-passenger UTV with three girls when the right-side tires went off the side of North Wh
Date:
Monday, February 23, 2015Roadway:
North Whitlow Dam RoadJesus Chavez, 23, was driving an ATV in the Hassayampa River bottom near 399th Avenue and Indian School Road when he collided with Dana Coerver, 47, who was driving an ATV eastbound.
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics:
ATV/UTV Accident
It was about 9:30am when a semi-truck driving on Loop 202 of the San Tan Freeway struck a concrete foundation that was to the right of the road.
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
Fire
At approximately 10 AM Friday Phoenix firefighter Matt Hiatt was driving his truck in Chandler, Arizona on the Santan Freeway when his vehicle slammed into a concrete foundation of the Dobson Road overpass and burst into flames.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Fire
A man was killed and his wife injured after being hit by an SUV Wednesday while walking in a crosswalk near Loop 101 and Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale.
Type: Car Accident