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Phoenix, AZ (July 8, 2026) – Southbound Interstate 17 has reopened at Bethany Home Road after a multi-vehicle crash shut down the highway overnight.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision occurred just before midnight on the southbound lanes of I-17 near Bethany Home Road.
Officials said the crash involved multiple vehicles and resulted in injuries of unknown severity. The highway remained closed for several hours while crews worked at the site and was fully reopened shortly before 3:30 a.m.
No identities have been released, and no additional details about the people involved were immediately available.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and more information may be released as it becomes available. We hope everyone affected by the collision recovers safely.
What Drivers Should Know About Overnight Freeway Closures
Overnight freeway crashes can lead to extended closures because crews must remove damaged vehicles, clear debris, and make sure travel lanes are safe before reopening traffic.
Multi-vehicle collisions often take longer to investigate because officials need to document the vehicles’ positions and determine how the crash occurred. During these closures, drivers may be rerouted to nearby roads, which can create additional congestion in surrounding neighborhoods.
Even after a freeway reopens, traffic may remain slower than normal for a period of time as vehicles return to the roadway and any remaining lane restrictions are lifted.
