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.
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:
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ArizonaLegal Data Center
Accident reports by county
Coconino County, AZ -
38
Gila County, AZ -
5
La Paz County, AZ -
11
Maricopa County, AZ -
1,047
Mohave County, AZ -
72
Navajo County, AZ -
14
Pinal County, AZ -
54
Yavapai County, AZ -
44
Most recent accident reports
A 14-year-old boy was hit crossing the street at Grand Avenue in Glendale, Arizona Monday night. The incident occured around 6:45 p.m. when the boy, who dismounted his skateboard to cross, was hit by a Hyundai sedan.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Children/Minors Involved
The motorcycle and SUV crashed on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard near the Promenade Shopping Center about 6:20 a.m. in Scottsdale, killing the motorcyclist, identified as Gregory Vodika.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
A man was killed after a motorcycle crash with an vehicle on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale on Monday morning. The motorcyclist, Gregory Vodika, 28, of Phoenix, and a Cadillac SUV collided near the intersection of 76th Street and Fr
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
High-Speed/Excessive SpeedRodrigo Garcia, 44, of El Mirage was killed in a car accident at the intersection of 111th Avenue and Union Hills Drive.
Type: Car Accident
3 1/2 month old baby was killed and three injured after a rollover crash on Saturday morning on State Route 238 near Maricopa, Arizona.
Type: Car Accident
A 3 1/2 month old infant was killed and three injured after a rollover crash on Saturday morning on State Route 238 near Maricopa, Arizona. Six people were riding in the vehicle that crashed.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
RolloverThe teens both sustained life threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
The cyclist, a 39-year-old from Santa Cruz, was riding east on the bridge on the westbound side of Soquel Avenue, against the flow of traffic, and the pickup was traveling east when the collision occurred.
Type: Bicycle Accident
Motorcyclist Marcus Lefrance Cooper, 44, died from injuries sustained in a collision with a car in Bullhead City, Arizona. He had been flown to the Las Vegas hospital after the 1 p.m.
Date:
Wednesday, October 1, 2014City:
Bullhead City, AZ
Type: Motorcycle Accident
The driver fled after his car rolled following a high-speed chase with Arizona DPS. Marijuana was found in the car after the wreck, and police are still looking for the driver, according to DPS.
Type: Car Accident
Investigations discovered that Horn was hit by a westbound train, but not much other information is currently available.
Date:
Thursday, September 25, 2014City:
Kingman, AZ
Type: Train Accident
A 16-year-old boy out for a jog was struck by a van and killed on a dark San Tan Valley street early Tuesday morning. Jared Paul Odane was found lying on the south side of a stretch of West Combs Road that has no lighting.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
A black car was traveling northbound in the southbound lane when it struck another vehicle almost head-on. Three people trapped in vehicles needed to be freed by firefighters.
The 18-year-old victim was riding the skateboard on North Gantzel Road just south of East Chandler Heights Road in San Tan Valley about 9:43 p.m.He suffered severe head trauma, and was flown to a Phoenix hospital in extremely critical condition.
Type: Other Type of Accident
A couple fled a restaurant in a black Camaro after not paying for their meal.
Type: Car Accident