An early-morning crash on May 17 closed Bell Road at 12th Street in north Phoenix. Emergency crews found two wrecked vehicles and a body while investigators probe the cause.

A multi-vehicle crash on SR-347 near Casa Blanca Road left one person dead and at least two others injured, closing the northbound lanes during the morning commute.

A Mercer Island passenger has sued Alaska Airlines after a Seattle‑to‑Phoenix flight plunged into severe turbulence, injuring crew and leaving the passenger with lasting symptoms. The complaint cites weather warnings and tracking data.

ADOT launches a three-year rebuild of the I‑10/Loop 101 interchange this weekend, starting with a full southbound Loop 101 closure and detours.

A brush fire closed U.S. 60 both directions at milepost 111 near Wickenburg; ADOT says there is no estimated reopening time. Drivers should check AZ 511 for updates.

A Queen Creek family says RideChoice hold times jumped to hour-plus waits after Valley Metro rolled out the Valley Metro Connect app. The agency says it added staff and is working to improve service.

The FAA has proposed satellite-guided flight path updates at Sky Harbor and nine Valley airports; a Draft EA and interactive noise map are out and virtual workshops begin May 13.

At least six rail cars derailed near Casa Grande on May 8, 2026; Union Pacific is investigating. Crews were on scene and details remain limited.

A state investigation and federal data show controller shortages are forcing some of Arizona's smallest control towers to cut hours or temporarily close. The FAA says it's boosting hiring and training.

Phoenix has launched a Midtown Core Transportation Study and will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to gather public input on the controversial reversible lanes. The study will collect traffic data and model scenarios before a recommendation goes to council.

A neighbor's video shows an Amazon Prime Air drone whipping up a billowing dust cloud over a Phoenix yard on Friday, renewing questions about drones in dusty neighborhoods.

A brush fire in the Buckeye river bottom forced SR 85 to close both ways Saturday; crews reported roughly six acres burned and no ETA to reopen.

A fiery crash on eastbound I-10 through downtown Phoenix closed lanes and sent backups past the Deck Park Tunnel as crews fought a vehicle fire. Authorities say investigators are on scene and ADOT's map showed delays to the I-17 split.