Crash closes State Route 95 north of Quartzsite near Plomosa Road

A crash closed State Route 95 in both directions north of Quartzsite at milepost 117 near Plomosa Road, disrupting one of La Paz County’s main desert travel corridors and affecting drivers headed through the Quartzsite area.

The closure matters immediately for commuters, truck traffic and seasonal travelers moving through western Arizona. SR 95 carries traffic through Quartzsite and north toward other desert communities, and a shutdown there can quickly ripple through work trips, deliveries and campground access in a region where long stretches of highway leave few easy alternatives.

Plomosa Road is more than a roadside intersection. It is the access point for the Plomosa Road Camping Area north of Quartzsite, and the former highway alignment is now shown as county-maintained Plomosa Road. That makes the closure especially significant for RV travelers and campers who use the area during Quartzsite’s busy winter season, when the town’s population swells far beyond its normal resident count.

The Arizona Department of Transportation directed drivers to AZ511 for the latest conditions. ADOT says its Arizona Travel Information system provides up-to-the-minute details on crashes, closures, delays, highway cameras, weather, travel times and alternate routes, giving motorists a way to check whether SR 95 has reopened or whether a detour is still in place.

No official details were available on what caused the crash, how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone was hurt. There was also no verified estimate for when the highway would reopen.

For drivers in Quartzsite and across La Paz County, the best move was to avoid assuming the route was passable and to check the live traffic map before heading out. With SR 95 shut on both sides near Plomosa Road, even short trips north of town could turn into long delays until ADOT cleared the scene and restored traffic flow.