Public Transportation Accident Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ

Valley Metro light rail and the city’s bus system. In the light rail’s early years after launching in 2008, frequent collisions occurred at street crossings as drivers adjusted to trains running through downtown and Tempe; improved signage and public awareness have since reduced such incidents, but occasional car-train crashes still happen, typically when a car turns across tracks illegally. Phoenix’s Valley Metro buses also see periodic accidents. For instance, in 2022 a car ran a light and struck a bus, fatally injuring a passenger in the car, and in another case a pedestrian was tragically run over by a bus near a central Phoenix stop in 2024. These events highlight the need for vigilance around transit vehicles. The city has taken steps like better training for bus drivers and adding crosswalk warnings near bus stops and rail lines. Overall, while transit is fairly safe in Phoenix, accidents do occur, prompting continuous efforts to improve safety for both passengers and the public around buses and trains.