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Seattle – Washington State's largest city with world-famous traffic and the accidents to match

Metropolitan Seattle is not a huge city with a population of just more than 650,000, but since there is not a well-established mass-transit system in Seattle, most of the residents are drivers. This, of course, means that the traffic congestion is extraordinary, ranked #5 nationally, and that the number of collisions is equally high. Combined with Seattle's famous rainy weather, car accidents are an hourly occurrence. Similarly, Tacoma has a high percentage of daily commuters. Tacoma, with a population of just over 200,000 and located just 30 miles south of Seattle, has similar traffic issues. The major roadways in Seattle include Interstate 5, Interstate 405, Interstate 90, State Route 520, and State Route 99. The major roadways in Tacoma include I-5, I-705, SR 7, SR 16, SR 163, SR 167, and SR 509. To get up-to-date traffic information, please go to the Washington State Department of Transportation site. To find our current weather conditions, go to Weather.com.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Seattle and Tacoma:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Seattle or Tacoma, go to the appropriate link above.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Seattle or Tacoma accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Harborview Medical Center - Seattle;

Swedish Hospital - Seattle;

University of Washington Medical Center - Seattle;

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle;

Multi Care Tacoma General Hospital;

St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma.

Seattle and Tacoma grief support organizations

When a loved one is killed in a Seattle or Tacoma motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Seattle and Tacoma grief support organizations: The Healing Center; Grief support at Providence Health Services; Bereavement support at Swedish Medical Center; Other Seattle support groups and counselors; Tacoma and Pierce County grief support resources.

Seattle and Tacoma legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Seattle or Tacoma, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Seattle or Tacoma injury accident

After a serious crash in Seattle or Tacoma, it is crucial to get help from a Seattle personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Seattle wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Go here to learn more about how a good Seattle car accident attorney can help.

Rank: 
14
Percent of U.S: 
2
State: 
Washington

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Accident reports by county

Chelan County, WA - 18
Clallam County, WA - 13
Douglas County, WA - 10
Grays Harbor County, WA - 19
Jefferson County, WA - 9
King County, WA - 596
Kitsap County, WA - 46
Lewis County, WA - 31
Mason County, WA - 23
Pacific County, WA - 5
Pierce County, WA - 206
Thurston County, WA - 59

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Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Raise for Rowyn - Non-profit foundation providing financial assistance to families in the Tenino area who have lost a child

Raise for Rowyn - Non-profit foundation providing financial assistance to families in the Tenino area who have lost a child

This extraordinary foundation was created in memory of Rowyn Leea Johnson who died tragically after being hit by a car. The mission of the foundation is to provide financial assistance to families who are struggling with the loss of a child within the communities surrounding Tenino, Washington. Raise for Rowyn has been selected as the recipient of all proceeds raised by the Olympia Pub Crawl 2015 which occurs on August 1, 2015. To register for this worthy event, or to donate, please go to this link. 
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Whatcom County Superior Court

Whatcom County Superior Court

Washington has 39 Superior Courts, one in each of Washington's 39 counties. Superior Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Washington. A Superior Court may consider all civil and criminal matters occurring within a county's boundary. The Superior Court also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil matters in which the amount in controversy is more than $75,000, felony cases, estate and probate matters, family law cases(including divorces and child custody hearings), and juvenile proceedings. They act as a court of appeal for cases from the District and Municipal Courts.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney

Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney

The Prosecuting Attorney is an elected position,  partisan, 4-year term. Duties are established by state constitution and statutes. The mission of the office is to represent the interests of the State of  Washington in the prosecution of criminal actions occurring within Whatcom County; to  provide legal advice to County officials and employees; to represent and defend the County  in all civil actions in which the County is a party.

Most recent accident reports

Hundreds of accidents and fender-benders reported in western Washington State after over-night snowfall causes hazardous driving conditions.

The Puget Sound region made it through two winter storms that rolled into the Pacific Northwest relatively unscathed.

The third one? Not so much.

Date: 
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Arthur Whetstone 69, killed after losing control of his vehicle on snowy S.R. 9, crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding with pickup.

A 69-year-old man was killed in snowy crash along SR-9 in Lake Stevens Saturday evening, February 8, 2014. The collision happened just before 10 p.m. near where the highway intersects with SR-92.

Date: 
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 9
City: 
Lake Stevens, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Weather Conditions

Woman fleeing from police after shoplifting incident crashes into two cars on I-5 in Pierce County before being arrested.

Police in Federal Way say a woman suspected of shoplifting at a mall led police on a chase that ended with a wreck on Interstate 5 and caused a major traffic jam during the Friday evening commute.
Date: 
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Federal Way, WA
Type: Car Accident

Reymon B. Tolentino, a U.S. Army soldier, killed, one other soldier injured, when their van crashes on I-5 returning troops to Joint Base Lewis-McCord.

The Washington State Patrol has identified a soldier who died after a van carrying 10 soldiers from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Joint Base Lewis-McChord crashed on Interstate 5 in Lakewood, Wash. 28-year-old Reymon B.
Date: 
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Lakewood, WA
Type: Car Accident

Man struck and critically injured by car while pumping gas at a gas station in King County.

An out of control SUV crashed into a gas pump Monday, injuring a customer who was filling up his tank. The 47-year-old victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition with a severe injury to his arm and possible internal injuries.

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Rainier Avenue South
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

One W.S.P. trooper slightly injured, two cruisers damaged, after woman driving SUV travels the wrong way down I-5 in King County.

A wrong way driver hit several vehicles including two Washington State Patrol cars on Interstate 5 in Tukwila Friday morning. It happened around 4 a.m.

Date: 
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Tukwila, WA
Type: Car Accident

Woman seriously injured after losing control of vehicle and crashing into building in King Co.

A 63-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition after her car crashed into a building in North Seattle.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Lake City Way Northeast
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Motorcyclist killed after police chase leads to crash on bike trail in King Co.

A motorcycle rider fleeing a Washington State Patrol trooper was killed in a crash just before 2 a.m. Thursday in Renton.

The patrol says the rider had left Highway 169 and was on a parallel bicycle trail when he hit a pole.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 169
City: 
Renton, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Juli A. Spicer facing possible DUI after two car crash on I-5 leaves a woman slightly injured.

A Bellingham woman caused a crash that tied up Interstate 5 traffic through Everett for more than an hour Thursday morning, Jan. 23. The crash at 9 a.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident

Two injured, taken to hospital, after SUV runs red light and crashes into retention pond.

Two people have been hospitalized with serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash near Kingston. Witnesses told authorities an SUV was heading east on state Highway 104 around 6:15 a.m.

Date: 
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Roadway: 
State Highway 104
City: 
Kingston, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accidents in Waterways, Red Light/Stop Sign

Single engine aircraft crashes in Kitsap County: pilot injured, taken to hospital.

A small plane crashed in a field near Poulsbo on Monday afternoon. The Kitsap Fire Dept. said the 70-year-old pilot regained consciousness and was able to call 911 after his his single-seat airplane crashed just before 4 p.m.

Date: 
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Roadway: 
Noll Road
City: 
Poulsbo, WA
Type: Aircraft Accident

Two men seriously injured when their car crashes into telephone pole and parked car.

Two men in their 20s were in critical condition seriously following a crash on Rainier Avenue South at Andover Street at 8:20 this morning.

Date: 
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Roadway: 
Rainier Avenue South at Andover Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Man struck and killed by Amtrak train

A man from Las Vegas was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on Saturday afternoon, Auburn Police say. The accident happened in the 900 block of 'C' Street Southwest in Auburn.

Date: 
Friday, January 17, 2014
Roadway: 
C' Street Southwest
City: 
Auburn, WA
Type: Train Accident

Hugo Yanez, Desi Beltran injured, arrested, after bizarre road rage accident involving two cars, mother and child.

State troopers have sorted out more details in a wild road-rage incident that went on for 10 miles until both cars crashed on Interstate 90 near Lake Sammamish.
Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Roadway: 
I-90
City: 
Issaquah, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Road Rage

Herd of elk causes 3 vehicle crashes in Grays Harbor County.

Three vehicles crashed into a herd of elk crossing Highway 12 Monday night in Grays Harbor County at Satsop.

Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 12
City: 
Satsop, WA
Type: Car Accident