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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

Fatal Collision on US 60 Near Queen Valley Claims Life of Pregnant Woman, Injures Multiple

Date: 
Monday, December 23, 2024
Roadway: 
US 60
Type: Car Accident

Fatal Workplace Accident at APS Power Plant Near Buckeye Claims Life of Contractor

A tragic industrial accident at an Arizona Public Service (APS) power plant west

Date: 
Thursday, November 7, 2024

In the early morning hours of Saturday, a serious traffic collision in central Phoenix resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations.

Date: 
Saturday, December 28, 2024

A pre-dawn police pursuit in west Phoenix ended dramatically when an allegedly impaired driver crashed an SUV into a residential property near 59th Avenue and McDowell Road on Friday at approximately 2:15 AM

Date: 
Friday, November 22, 2024

 

On Friday evening, a pedestrian lost his life following what police believe was an intentional hit-and-run collision in central Phoenix.

Date: 
Friday, December 27, 2024

Fatal Motorcycle Collision Claims Life in Downtown Chandler Area

A tragic collision between a motorcycle and passenger vehicle claimed the life of a motorcyclist i

Date: 
Saturday, November 23, 2024

 

A violent altercation at a reception hall in Goodyear, Arizona escalated into a shooting and hit-and-run incident on Saturday, December 7, leaving three people i

Date: 
Saturday, December 7, 2024

 

A severe collision between a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer occurred at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the intersection of 35th

Date: 
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Roadway: 
35th and Grand

A tragic collision between a minibike and a commercial truck claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy in Goodyear, Arizona on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Date: 
Monday, January 6, 2025

Fatal Vehicle Collision at Gilbert Senior Care Facility Claims Elderly Resident's Life

A tragic incident unfolded in Gilbert, Arizona, on Friday night wh

Date: 
Friday, January 10, 2025
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

 

A deadly hit-and-run collision claimed the life of an unidentified male pedestrian late Friday night at a major intersection in central Phoenix.

Date: 
Friday, January 10, 2025

 

A school bus carrying eight students and a driver collided with a pickup truck on Wednesday afternoon in Buckeye, Arizona, prompting emergency response

Date: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Roadway: 
Yuma and Watson
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
School Bus

 

A tragic collision on Interstate 10 south of Queen Creek Road in Maricopa County resulted in one fatality on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025.

Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Roadway: 
Interstate 10
Type: Car Accident

Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims Pedestrian's Life on Thunderbird Road in North Phoenix

In a tragic early morning incident on Sunday, January 19, 2025, a pedestr

Date: 
Sunday, January 19, 2025

 

A fatal collision occurred on the westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway near Dobson Road in Mesa, Arizona on Monday morning, January 20, 2025, forcin

Date: 
Monday, January 20, 2025
City: 
Mesa, AZ
Type: Car Accident