Phoenix, AZ (September 7, 2025) – A traffic accident resulting in injuries occurred Saturday evening in north Phoenix along W Carefree Hwy near N 55th Ave. The incident happened around 7:12 p.m. and led to a swift emergency response and traffic slowdowns in the area.
Multiple individuals sustained injuries in the crash, which involved at least two vehicles. First responders, including medics and fire crews, assessed and treated those hurt at the scene. At least one victim was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. The extent of the injuries remains unknown at this time.
The crash caused temporary lane restrictions on W Carefree Hwy while authorities investigated the scene and worked to clear the wreckage. Officers collected witness statements and examined vehicle damage to help determine what led to the collision.
Our thoughts are with those recovering from this accident.
Highway Accidents in North Phoenix
W Carefree Hwy serves as a major east-west route through the northern stretches of Phoenix, connecting residential areas with business parks, regional parks, and I-17 access. While the road is built for speed and volume, increased evening traffic and mixed-use access points create accident risks.
In 2024, Phoenix reported a rise in injury collisions on major arterial roads like Carefree Hwy. Contributing factors included speed, limited visibility after dark, and high-speed merging from adjacent roads or private drives.
Drivers using highways and arterial roads are urged to maintain safe speeds, keep headlights on in low-light conditions, and allow for extra stopping distance. Even small misjudgments at high speeds can result in serious crashes.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
