Complete Clark County, WA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Clark County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Clark County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Clark County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Clark County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can connect you with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options.
Accident Reports by city
Legal Resources
Clark County The Victim Assistance Unit
The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program
Clark County Bar Association
Clark County District Court
Portland, OR
Clark County Superior Court
Clark County Public Defender's Office
Clark County Prosecuting Attorney
Clark County Jail
Clark County Sheriff's Department - Access Clark County Public Records
Most recent accident reports
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
A 47-year-old Vancouver man was killed in a collision on Interstate 205 northbound Wednesday afternoon. The man's wife, who follows scanner traffic with her Twitter account, happened to be live tweeting about the crash as she learned that her own husband was the one who died.
Portland, OR
A Washougal man was hurt when his car veered off of state Highway 14 Sunday evening and struck a tree.
Jeffrey S. Lindsay, 35, was treated for his injuries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and then released.
Portland, OR
An allegedly intoxicated Vancouver woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 205 this morning.
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Highway 99 in Hazel Dell was blocked for about two hours Thursday evening after a three-car collision.
Nobody was injured in the collision, but both directions of the highway were closed near Northeast 112th Street because there was debris and gasoline on the roadway.
Portland, OR
Two women were injured Wednesday morning in a crash on state Highway 500 that police say was caused by tailgating.
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
A 17-year-old Woodland girl died after a two-car collision Friday afternoon on state Highway 502 west of Battle Ground. Ryan L. Matison, 20, of Battle Ground was driving his 1994 Toyota Corolla SW south on Northeast 29th Avenue about 2:40 p.m.
Portland, OR
A rollover crash on state Highway 14 near Cape Horn injured a Washougal resident late Friday night, according to Washington State Patrol.
Portland, OR
A pickup truck, big rig and jeep were involved in a collision that snarled Thursday evening traffic on Interstate 5 northbound, north of the Battle Ground exit. Allen J.
Portland, OR
Two people were injured Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle collision in Hockinson. Mark Elston, 56, was driving his 1995 Honda Del Sol west on Northeast 159th Street when the car in front of him slowed to turn left onto Northeast Parkinen Road, near Hockinson High School.
Portland, OR
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on state Highway 503 that clogged traffic for more than two hours. The accident occurred on Nov 8th. The crash was reported Friday afternoon nearly two miles north of Battle Ground on one of the few straight sections of Lewisville Highway.