U.S. 93 remained closed in both directions Monday morning after a crash north of Wickenburg, state transportation officials reported. The shutdown was instituted after a collision near milepost 167 that forced the closure of northbound lanes at State Route 71. Southbound traffic was likewise halted at Interstate 40, leaving the stretch of U.S. 93 shut down for motorists traveling through the area.
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Officials warned that drivers should expect significant delays and seek alternate routes if possible. The closures affect long stretches of the highway and have the potential to disrupt travel for commuters, commercial carriers and recreational travelers alike. At the time of the initial announcement there was no estimated time for reopening, and officials urged travelers to avoid the area until further notice.
Aerial view of several burned vehicles and a fire engine on US 93 north of Wickenburg after a crash that closed the highway in both directions.
An aerial image from the scene shows several burned vehicles and an emergency response vehicle on the highway; the photograph captures responders working at the site of the crash and the burned wreckage that prompted the full closure. Emergency personnel were on scene to manage the incident and clear the roadway, and the presence of fire apparatus indicated active response operations as crews addressed the aftermath of the collision.
The northbound closure point at State Route 71 places the incident roughly 30 miles north of Wickenburg, and the southbound closure at Interstate 40 effectively isolates the affected segment of U.S. 93 in both directions. With both approaches blocked, traffic control and detour planning were important considerations for officials handling the scene as they coordinated efforts to reopen the highway when it was safe to do so.
Motorists traveling in the region were advised to alter plans and choose alternate corridors where available. Because no timeframe for reopening had been provided, those with travel plans that would normally use U.S. 93 were urged to delay trips or use other roadways until authorities could clear the scene and restore traffic flow. The closure was likely to cause ripple effects on nearby roads as drivers sought alternate paths around the incident area.
State transportation authorities said they would provide updates as they became available, but at the time of the initial advisory no reopening estimate had been given. Traffic and transportation updates are typically distributed through official channels and local traffic reporting systems; drivers were encouraged to check current conditions before heading toward the affected stretch of highway.
This closure underscores the immediate impacts a single crash can have on a major travel corridor. With both directions of U.S. 93 blocked, officials continued to manage the scene and work toward clearing the highway and restoring normal traffic operations. Travelers in the area were reminded to plan accordingly and to monitor local traffic advisories for the latest information.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety reported that the crash involved two vehicles, though the cause and any injuries remain unclear as this remains a developing incident. @ArizonaDOT has issued multiple updates confirming the full closure between I-40 and SR 71 with no estimated reopening time.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the collision occurred shortly after 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026, near Congress in southwestern Yavapai County and involved a car hauler and another truck; troopers reported at least one person was killed.