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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

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Accident reports by county

Coconino County, AZ - 38
Gila County, AZ - 5
Graham County, AZ - 2
La Paz County, AZ - 11
Maricopa County, AZ - 1,094
Mohave County, AZ - 72
Navajo County, AZ - 14
Pinal County, AZ - 56
Yavapai County, AZ - 45

Most recent accident reports

16-year-old boy killed, 56-year-old woman seriously injured in rollover off of I-40 in Flagstaff, AZ

A 16-year-old boy was driving west on I-40 in Flagstaff when he for some reason drove off of the roadway, where the vehicle rolled multiple times.
Date: 
Friday, May 22, 2015
Roadway: 
I-40
City: 
Flagstaff, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Road Departure, Rollover, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle, Ejected from Vehicle

Daulton Rey Whatcott, 19, and Jaxon McKee Whatcott, 16, killed in small plane crash in Littlefield, Arizona

Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a small plane to crash in Mohave County, killing two brothers on board.
Date: 
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Littlefield, AZ
Type: Aircraft Accident
Topics: 
Fire, Children/Minors Involved, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crashing into a pickup after high-speed chase with DPS officers on Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road in Avondale, Arizona

A motorcyclist ran a red light at the intersection of Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road, and Arizona Department of Public Safety officers pursued the motorcyclist attempting to get them to pull over.
Date: 
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Roadway: 
Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road
City: 
Avondale, AZ
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Red Light/Stop Sign, High-Speed Chase, Evading Arrest

Austin Lipko-Benito, 16, struck by vehicle and killed on his way to school on Central and Glendale avenues in Phoenix, Arizona

A 16-year-old boy was walking near a bus stop when two truck collided at Central and Glendale avenues. The force of the crash caused one of the trucks to veer off the road and hit the boy.
Date: 
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Roadway: 
Central and Glendale avenues
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

Nathan Bighorse, 21, injured and two young girls dead after crash on Lake Mary Road near Flagstaff, Arizona

Nathan Bighorse was driving a car on Lake Mary Road when the car crashed and rolled over. A 9-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl, sisters, were riding in the car at the time and were thrown from the vehicle when it crashed.
Date: 
Monday, May 18, 2015
Roadway: 
Lake Mary Road
City: 
Flagstaff, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Ejected from Vehicle, Rollover, Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle

Ronald D. Darnell, 39, killed in head-on crash on Highway 69 Prescott Valley, Arizona

Ronald D. Darnell was driving his car on Highway 69 when a pickup crossed the centerline and collided with him head-on. Darnell died at the scene. The driver of the pickup, Joel Brandon Neider, 39, was driving while impaired.
Date: 
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Roadway: 
Highway 69
City: 
Prescott Valley, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Reckless Driving, Head-on

Man in wheelchair struck and killed by van while crossing street at 34th Street and Thomas Road in Phoenix, Arizona

A man in a wheelchair was crossing the street at or near the intersection when he was hit by a van near 34th Street and Thomas Road around 8 p.m.
Date: 
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Roadway: 
34th Street and Thomas Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Pedestrians in Wheelchairs

Man dead in three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Williams Field and Power roads in Gilbert, Arizona

Around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Williams Field and Power roads, a crash occured that involved three vehicles. the cause of the accident is still being investigated, and the nature of the accident has not been released.
Date: 
Monday, May 18, 2015
Roadway: 
Williams Field and Power roads
City: 
Gilbert, AZ
Type: Car Accident

Donte Caraway, 26, and 5-year-old Alana Salgado killed, three others injured in head-on crash on 81st Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale, Arizona

Donte Caraway, his three daughters, and brother were on the way to the park when a driver crossed the centerline and struck their car head-on.
Date: 
Monday, May 18, 2015
Roadway: 
81st Avenue and Bethany Home Road
City: 
Glendale, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Head-on, Medical

22-year-old motorcyclist struck and killed on 43rd Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona

A motorcyclist was traveling on 43rd Avenue when another vehicle that was attempting to turn left onto Glendale Avenue struck him. He was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.
Date: 
Friday, May 15, 2015
Roadway: 
43rd Avenue
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Clara Bergan, 7, killed and Kayla Eherlico, 14, seriously injured in backyard pool swing accident in Gilbert, Arizona

The accident occurred in the backyard of a home near Higley and Queen Creek roads around 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Gilbert.
Date: 
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Roadway: 
Higley and Queen Creek roads
City: 
Gilbert, AZ
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Accidents in Waterways

Head-on crash leaves one driver in critical condition and a passenger in serious condition on 27th Avenue at Dobbins Road in Phoenix, Arizona

A head-on collision left one driver with life-threatening injuries and a passenger badly hurt Friday morning.
Date: 
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Roadway: 
27th Avenue at Dobbins Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on

One killed, three injured including two-year-old child after accident on 51st Avenue and Vineyard Road in Phoenix, Arizona

A pickup truck and an SUV collided at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Vineyard Road. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and three other people were taken to local hospitals in critical condition.
Date: 
Friday, April 24, 2015
Roadway: 
51st Avenue and Vineyard Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Anthony Vargas killed in hit-and-run accident on Sarival Road north of Olive Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona

Anthony Vargas was found dead in the southbound lane of Sarival Road north of Olive Avenue after police believe a vehicle struck him and killed him.

Date: 
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Roadway: 
Sarival Road
City: 
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Three young children injured, 31-year-old woman critically injured after tire separates from vehicle causing rollover in Wittmann, AZ

Though the children were taken to Phoenix Children's Hospital and are all expected to survive, the woman was flown to a hospital and sustained life-threatening injuries after being ejected from the vehicle.
Date: 
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Crozier Road
City: 
Wittmann, AZ
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Rollover, Ejected from Vehicle, Tire Issue