Personal Injury in Tempe
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There are many car accidents in Tempe, Arizona because it is a flourishing city with a lot of traffic. More people drive, bike or walk in Tempe than rely on public transportation. Also, Tempe is a hot nightlife so there is more drunk driving and speeding in these areas of Tempe. With that all being said, Tempe, Arizona is a safe place to live and visit and sees a large tourism industry each year.
Tempe Arizona was hardly on the map twenty years ago and now it is a flourishing city. As of 2006, there were almost 170,000 people living in Tempe, Arizona. Of those people there were 63,602 households and almost 34,000 families living in Tempe. Tempe is home to many corporations including US Airways. Also, the main campus of Arizona State University resides in Tempe. In addition to many corporations, Tempe is home to many children and young married couples. The median income for a household in Tempe, Arizona was nearly $43,000.00 and the median income for a family was just over $55,000.00.
Since there are many college students in Tempe, there have been many car accidents and Tempe bike accidents, especially when school is in session. The campus of Arizona State University has been the host of the Fiesta Bowl, but has recently moved to Glendale, Arizona. Like many parts of Arizona, Tempe, Arizona sees a lot of tourist each year plus the weather and resorts make Arizona a destination spot.
In Tempe each year the city hosts a New Year's Eve block party in the downtown Tempe/Mill avenue area. Bands come together with hundreds of thousands of people. The outdoor celebration in downtown Tempe is one of the biggest block parties and New Year celebrations each year. Tempe also has many shopping facilities, such as the well known IKEA national retail store and the Arizona Mills mall. A popular destination spot for college students and visitors of Tempe, Arizona is Mill Avenue. Mill Avenue has many hotels, restaurants, bars, and retail shops. There are miles of shopping and entertainment and the street is always populated with students, locals, and visitors.
Tempe is not a little city. It serves multiple school districts and many children are educated by the Tempe public school districts. Tempe Union High School District serves the city of Tempe as well as some surrounding areas. The Kyrene school district serves to educate many of the school-age children in Tempe before they reach high school. In addition to Arizona State University there is also Maricopa County Community College District which many students attend prior to getting admitted to Arizona State University or choosing to enroll in Arizona State full-time.
Tempe is bordered by Mesa, Arizona on the east side. To the north of Tempe is Scottsdale, Arizona. Phoenix Arizona and Guadalupe, Arizona are located to the west of Tempe. Chandler, Arizona is south of Tempe. Tempe is generally considered very flat except for Hayden Butte which is located next to Sun Devil Stadium. Tempe is also home to many parks. Tempe used to be the home to the Arizona Cardinals who played at Sun Devil Stadium, but the Cardinals relocated to University of Phoenix Stadium and has moved to Glendale. The ASU Sun Devils still play their football games at Sun Devil Stadium.
For those who are traveling to Tempe by air, the best airport to fly into would be Sky Harbor International Airport. The airport is located just a few miles from central Tempe. Tempe is close to many cities in Arizona. Tempe, Arizona is a fun-filled city and there is always a lot of action.
City of Tempe Resources
- City of Tempe Website
- Tempe Chamber of Commerce
- Arizona Motor Vehicle Division
- Tempe - City Courts
- Arizona State University
