Pickup truck fire on I-17 near Black Canyon City leaves driver injured

The driver was able to escape the burning vehicle but sustained significant injuries, officials said.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A driver was injured after their pickup truck veered off Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City, caught fire, and rolled into a ditch on Thursday. The driver was able to get out of the burning vehicle but sustained significant injuries, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Why it matters

Interstate 17 is a major highway connecting Phoenix to northern Arizona, and incidents like this can cause significant traffic delays and raise concerns about driver safety on the state's roadways.

The details

The pickup truck was traveling northbound on I-17 near milepost 248 when it went off the road and rolled into a ditch. The vehicle then caught fire, and the driver was able to escape but sustained serious injuries. Phoenix fire and other first responders were called to the scene.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Arizona Department of Public Safety

The state law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the incident.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of driver safety and the risks associated with vehicle fires, especially on major highways where prompt emergency response is critical to minimizing injuries and disruptions.