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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 car crash caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 has send four people to the hospital. The five-vehicle accident occured west of downtown Phoenix, Arizona just after 2:00 a.m. Friday morning, October 17, 2014.
Date: 
Friday, October 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 10
A car with no people in it burst into flames after a passenger bus heading to Tuscon collided with it on Insterstate 10. The car was parked on the side of the highway following a fender-bender.
Date: 
Monday, October 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 10
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
Mass Transit, Fire
Molinar was driving a Jeep on Veterans Memorial Boulevard when he lost control and left the road. This then caused the truck to roll, and since Molinar was not wearing a seat belt, he was ejected from the vehicle and found in critical condition.
Date: 
Thursday, November 13, 2014
A vehicle led police on a chase after fleeing a QuickTrip and hitting several vehicles in the westbound Interstate-10 tunnel in Phoenix, AZ.
Date: 
Sunday, October 12, 2014

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after traveling at high speeds, failed to stop for a traffic violation, and crashed into a vehicle on 51st Avenue just South of Thomas Road.  The motor

Date: 
Friday, October 10, 2014
Roadway: 
51st Avenue
A 56-year-old woman died from her injuries after being struck on a Phoenix street. Rasema Sulijic was crossing 35th Avenue at about 6 a.m. Monday when a Nissan struck and killed her.
Date: 
Monday, November 3, 2014
Roadway: 
35th Avenue
A person has died in a one-vehicle crash in along U.S. 60 eastbound on Wednesday afternoon, shortly before 1 p.m. The vehicle went off the blacktop near Signal Butte Road, said Bart Graves.
Date: 
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 60
City: 
Mesa, AZ
Type: Car Accident

A pedestrian was hit and killed Monday morning on historic Route 66 just north of Kingman city limits. Calls started coming in at 6:30 a.m. and the victim was located near some industrial businesses about a half hour later.

Date: 
Monday, October 27, 2014
Roadway: 
Route 66
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.
Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014
A suspected drunk driver drove into the Travelodge Suites Phoenix Mesa and caused heavy damage to the building's exterior. Fortunately no one was injured. Police found and arrested the suspect not long after the crash.
Date: 
Sunday, January 5, 2014
City: 
Mesa, AZ
Christopher M. Sampson was struck and killed Tuesday evening on eastbound U.S. 60 in Mesa, authorities said. The collision occurred at 6:40 p.m. near Dobson Road, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2013
Roadway: 
U.S. 60
City: 
Mesa, AZ

The truck was stolen near 1033 S. Longmore, where the suspect jumped inside and drove off. However the man didn't get very far before crashing the vehicle into a light pole.

Date: 
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
City: 
Mesa, AZ
A fatal crash early Friday morning in Phoenix, Arizona has closed the off-ramp from Interstate 17 to Union Hills. The accident occured between a truck and a motorcycle around 3:00 a.m. on October 24, 2014.   
Date: 
Friday, October 24, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 17
The teens both sustained life threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
An elderly woman sustains possibly life-threatening injuries after a car crash Tuesday night, October 14. The driver, an elderly man, was also taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Date: 
Tuesday, October 14, 2014