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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

Three killed and 12 injured in three vehicle accident on Lake Pleasant Parkway between State Route 74, the Carefree Highway, and Loop 303 near Peoria, AZ.

Rafael Valentin Barrera, 72, was walking home on the sidewalk along South 35th Avenue on December 5 when a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado struck and killed him.
Date: 
Friday, December 5, 2014
Two men are in critical condition after being struck while on their motorcycles by a van Thursday night. The accident occured near the intersection of 16th Street and Bell Road on October 23 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Date: 
Thursday, October 23, 2014
A woman was killed Thursday evening after being hit while crossing the street at 55th Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident occured around 8:00 p.m. on October 23 when the driver her fled the scene.
Date: 
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Jeremy Bustos dies and an Avondale police officer is in critical condition after Bustos joyrides a stolen truck into a collision with a police car at 111th Avenue and Durango Street in Avondale, Arizona.
Date: 
Thursday, October 23, 2014

A semi truck heading west on I-10 crossed into eastbound traffic near Casa Grande, Arizona, crashing head-on into a car, and three other cars piled up as a result.

Date: 
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Eastbound I-10
A wrong-way crash has occured on Interstate 10 near Casa Grande, five miles west of State Route 387. Officials report that around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 23 a vehicle driving westbound crossed into eastbound traffic.     
Date: 
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 10
A truck collided with an Arizona Department of Corrections van after failing to stop at a stop sign on State Route 85 near Buckeye, Arizona.
Date: 
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 85
A car driving east on Union Hills turned in front of a westbound motorcyclist at the intersection of 32nd Street and Union Hills Drive at about 7:30 p.m.
Date: 
Monday, December 1, 2014
A passenger van crash sent nine people to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday evening. The incident occured on October 19 on 16th Street, close to Interstate 17 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Date: 
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Roadway: 
16th Street
Type: Car Accident

Michael Eugene Thomsen was driving east on a motorcycle on Bell Road near Seventh Avenue at about 8:30 Sunday morning when a truck turning south on to Seventh Avenue struck him, according to Phoenix police. Thomsen was not wearing a helmet.

Date: 
Sunday, November 30, 2014

Witnesses say they saw a white Nissan accelerate quickly before the driver ran it into a group care home near 35th Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix, Arizona.

Date: 
Monday, November 17, 2014
Gilbert law enforcement officers are investigating a collision that killed Dakota Fernandez, 22, and Justin Tharp, 34, at McQueen and Elliot roads early Wednesday morning.
Date: 
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Dwayne "Highly" Falkner, 60, was riding a bicycle when he was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding near 17th Avenue and Pecos Road. Both the bicyclist and the driver were riding westbound, and the driver stopped at the scene to help.

Date: 
Wednesday, November 12, 2014