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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 car accident attorney can do to help.

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

Most recent accident reports

A Phoenix garbage-truck driver failed to yield before the truck collided with a motorcycle Thursday afternoon in a wreck that left the motorcyclist in critical condition, according to Phoenix police.

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.

Date: 
Saturday, April 4, 2015

A man, believed to be 25 years old, had his legs crushed by a train after firefighters believe he was sleeping on the tracks. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

Date: 
Monday, April 13, 2015
City: 
Tempe, AZ
Robert Bauman was piloting a glider in the Prescott Valley when he lost control of the aircraft during take-off and descended rapidly to the ground. He died in the crash.
Date: 
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Two people died in motorcycle accident that occurred around 9 p.m. on Saturday, near Power Road and Haven Crest Drive in Gilbert, Arizona. The male driver died at the scene and the female passenger died at the nearby hospital.
Date: 
Saturday, April 11, 2015
A 35-year-old man led police on a chase through two cities Monday night in which he broke into three homes, brandished a gun, and demanded cars before crashing in a stolen vehicle and being taken into custody, according to Glendale police.
Date: 
Sunday, February 23, 2014
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.
Date: 
Friday, September 26, 2014
Phoenix police are looking for an ATV rider who fled the scene of a fatal dirt bike accident in Phoenix on Tuesday. The vehicles collided in the desert near the 25,000 block of North 57th Street around 5 p.m.

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.

A 3-year-old boy being pushed across the street in a stroller by his 10-year-old sister was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a pickup truck.
Date: 
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Police reported that all the students on board the bus are okay. The crash is under investigation.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
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.
Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Grand Avenue

A 26-year-old woman made a turn off of 103 Avenue and struck a vehicle driven by a 38-year-old man. The impact caused the woman's vehicle to flip onto its side.

Date: 
Monday, November 24, 2014
Roadway: 
103 Avenue
City: 
Peoria, AZ
The 4-year-old girl's injuries appeared be non-life threatening, but she had to be freed from one of the vehicles by firefighters. The crash also seriously injured a 31-year-old man who was taken to a hospital, Jacinto said.
Date: 
Friday, September 5, 2014
City: 
Peoria, AZ