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Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties comprise the Pacific Northwest Interior

Across these diverse counties, residents and visitors encounter gorgeous mountain views, extensive waterways, the beautiful Puget Sound, and the vast network of San Juan Islands.

Whatcom County, Washington, on the border with Canada, is an established college town with a growing population

Whatcom County has a population of approximately 200,000. The county seat and largest city is Bellingham. The county name ultimately derives from the Lummi word Xwotʼqom, meaning "noisy water."

The largest industries in Whatcom County include manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Whatcom County is the location of Western Washington University.

Island County - A unique and beautiful region composed entirely of islands

As of the 2010 census, its population was 78,506. Its county seat is Coupeville, while its largest city is Oak Harbor. Its name reflects the fact that it is composed entirely of islands. It contains two large islands, Whidbey and Camano, and seven smaller islands - Baby, Ben Ure, Deception, Kalamut, Minor, Smith, and Strawberry.

San Juan County - A beautiful maritime archipelago of 743 islands

San Juan County is a county located in the Salish Sea in the far northwestern corner of Washington State. As of the 2010 census, its population was 15,769. Of the hundreds of islands in the county,  only 60 islands are inhabited.

Skagit County - Situated between near the majestic Cascade Mountains, the fertile Skagit Valley, and the powerful Skagit River

Skagit County, with a population of 116,901, is situated in the gorgeous Skagit Valley. The county seat and largest city is Mount Vernon. The majestic Cascade Mountains stand to the east, overlooking a fertile valley boasting a variety of agricultural crops. Running through the valley is the powerful Skagit River flowing westward toward the beautiful San Juan Islands.

Snohomish County - Home of the world's largest aerospace-industry manufacturing facility

Snohomish County, with a population of 772,501, is the third-most populous county in Washington. The county seat and largest city is Everett. The county is located between the sparkling blue waters of Puget Sound and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. Snohomish County begins 12 miles north of Seattle, a little under 100 miles south of Vancouver, and a short ferry ride away from the San Juan Islands and the Olympic Peninsula. Snohomish County is home to over 20,000 businesses, ranging from small family farms specializing in organic foods, to the world’s largest advanced manufacturing facility producing state-of art aerospace equipment.

The region's climate can contribute to accidents throughout the Northwest Interior

The climate is generally mild and typical of the Puget Sound region. The year-long average daily high and low temperatures are 59 and 44.1 °F. The western region of the Northwest Interior has a marine oceanic climate that is strongly influenced by the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains, and gets an average of 42 inches of rain per year.

In Accident Data Center, find recent accidents at the links below:

Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish County car accidents;

Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish County pedestrian accidents;

Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish County motorcycle accidents;

Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish County bicycle accidents;

Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish County train accidents;

Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Snohomish County truck accidents.

When someone is injured in an accident in the region, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

What to do after a serious injury accident in Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit, or Snohomish County

When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Pacific Northwest personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.

State: 
Washington

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Accident reports by county

Island County, WA - 15
San Juan County, WA - 2
Skagit County, WA - 113
Snohomish County, WA - 327
Whatcom County, WA - 156

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Passengers injured in a car accident have unique concerns about recovery

Passengers injured in a car accident have unique concerns about recovery

Every time motorists accept a passenger into their vehicle, they form an upspoken agreement that they’ll both do what it takes to make the drive a safe one. Yet it is the driver’s ultimate responsibility to maintain the passenger’s well-being as long as that person is a passenger. Reckless, negligent driving – including drunk, drugged, or distracted driving – puts everyone in danger, especially those who are not in the driver’s seat. In case of an accident those behaviors cause or contribute to, the passenger retains the right to hold the driver liable for damages and losses that result. Injured in a car accident in which you were the passenger? Click for more information.

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Motorcycling – Fun and freedom tempered by increased risk of collision

Motorcycling – Fun and freedom tempered by increased risk of collision

For enthusiasts, motorcycling is the preferred mode of travel. A sense of freedom, a close connection to the road and nature, and the speed and maneuverability of a motorcycle are all reasons why there has been an increase in motorcycling's popularity. However, given the vulnerability of a motorcyclist to the larger, heavier vehicles sharing the road, the danger in injury or death from a motorcycle accident is significantly greater. Click here for more information on what to do next if you were in a motorcycle crash.

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Recreational vehicles create dangerous conditions on Whatcom County roads

Recreational vehicles create dangerous conditions on Whatcom County roads

The infamous RV, on American highways at all times of the year, is especially present during the warm summer months. Never more obviously than when you’re stuck behind one. Packed with families and those accoutrements that just can’t be left behind, motor homes hit the road and take up much of it. Not only are they a big investment for those who own them – they are also a large obstacle for many motorists who share the road. The extra care and caution it takes to navigate around these vehicles can be like passing a semi. Particularly on windy roads or hills that keep the RV from maintaining the flow of traffic, it can be a stressful moment to many drivers on Bellingham and Whatcom County roads. Click to learn more about car accidents with an RV in Whatcom County.

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Single Vehicle Car Crashes in Bellingham Have Options for Justice Too

Single Vehicle Car Crashes in Bellingham Have Options for Justice Too

If you have been involved in a single car crash that occurred through no fault of yours, it may feel as though you don’t have any options for finding financial help to get you through the recovery process. Further, the insurance company and perhaps the authorities will likely figure that the crash was your fault, and it’s tough – as well as inadvisable – to argue against them on your own. There are often many factors at work in a car crash, and a single vehicle collision is no different. Click to learn more about your options if you were involved in a Whatcom County car crash with only a single vehicle involved.

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Six tips on driving safely around kids

Six tips on driving safely around kids

According to AAA, the afternoon hours are particularly dangerous for kids being hit by cars. Nearly a quarter of child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Children don’t have enough experience to know what to do in unexpected situations that can happen so fast, and sometimes they do unexpected things. No driver wants to be responsible for a devastating accident at any time – especially one that involves children. Drivers need to be especially careful when driving around kids, and here are some things from AAA’s School’s Open – Drive Carefully campaign to think about.

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Who pays after a car accident?

Who pays after a car accident?

What happens if the at fault driver doesn't have enough insurance? In many states including Washington, all motorists are offered underinsured or uninsured motorist protection by their insurance company. So if the at fault driver doesn't have enough money to pay a full, fair settlement, you can turn to this part of your policy to file your claim.  However, there are rules and special circumstances that may apply so it's best to talk to a lawyer before you file an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim. Click this video link to learn more about who pays after a car accident.

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Distractions aren't limited to driving a car

Distractions aren't limited to driving a car

In our fast-paced world, distractions are rampant. Technological innovation has given us so many options vying for our attention, which is a very lucrative business. Smart phones are everywhere, and contain a tiny universe of information packaged in colors, sounds and vibrations, providing endless interface as soon as we dip our attention down into the screen's stream. There are headphones with great sound quality that bring us into our own world right in the midst of the one we share with other people. More and more people are apparently learning how to cope with being addicted to electronic devices. While distracted driving gets a lot of press because the statistics so obviously show the danger, here are a few recent studies and facts that show how being distracted impacts us in many ways. 

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Distractions aren't limited to driving a car

Distractions aren't limited to driving a car

In our fast-paced world, distractions are rampant. Technological innovation has given us so many options vying for our attention, which is a very lucrative business. Smart phones are everywhere, and contain a tiny universe of information packaged in colors, sounds and vibrations, providing endless interface as soon as we dip our attention down into the screen's stream. There are headphones with great sound quality that bring us into our own world right in the midst of the one we share with other people. More and more people are apparently learning how to cope with being addicted to electronic devices. While distracted driving gets a lot of press because the statistics so obviously show the danger, here are a few recent studies and facts that show how being distracted impacts us in many ways. 

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Spinal columns and head injuries are common injuries to cyclists hit by cars

Spinal columns and head injuries are common injuries to cyclists hit by cars

Bicycling has many benefits – economic, environmental, and healthful. It’s a great way of getting around town, especially here in bike-friendly downtown Bellingham. Some of the roads around Whatcom County offer scenic rides beyond compare, and Galbraith Mountain attracts professional mountain bikers to live here and train. However, in collisions between bicyclists and motor vehicles, the cyclist is no match for the vehicle. All it takes is one distracted or drunk driver to debilitate the cyclist - sometimes permanently. Often these injuries include those to the neck or back, which require surgeries and long term rehabilitative care. Have you been hit by a car on  your bike in Bellingham and it was not your fault? Here are some resources for what to do next.

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Broadside car crashes can be deadly on Bellingham roads

Broadside car crashes can be deadly on Bellingham roads

Broadside collisions include T-bone accidents, and can happen at intersections, in parking lots, or on the highway when a driver fails to drive defensively, or, worse yet, is drunk or distracted. These accidents can bring severe injury or death, and the financial repercussions can be high. Often there is money available to pay for damages and losses because there is an at-fault driver involved in these types of wrecks. Here on tips on what to do if you've been side-swiped or broadsided in a car wreck. 

Most recent accident reports

Two people injured in hit-and-run car crash on Hardeson Road in Everett, Washington

Date: 
Friday, February 24, 2017
Roadway: 
Hardeson Road
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

2 injured after alleged impaired driver hits stalled minivan on I-5 near Lynnwood, Washington

Date: 
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Lynnwood, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run, Disabled Vehicles

Woman seriously injured in single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 532 near Stanwood, Washington

Date: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Roadway: 
Highway 532
City: 
Stanwood, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Ejected from Vehicle

Pedestrian injured in collision on E. Maple St. in Bellingham, Washington

Date: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Roadway: 
E. Maple St.
City: 
Bellingham, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Woman, 32, injured in pedestrian collision at 16th Avenue SE and 132nd Street SE in Mill Creek, Washington

Date: 
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Roadway: 
16th Avenue SE and 132nd Street SE
City: 
Mill Creek, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Motorcyclist injured in collision on 74th Drive NE in Marysville, Washington

Date: 
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Roadway: 
74th Drive NE
City: 
Marysville, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Wrong-way Crash

City worker injured in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver on 196th Street SW in Edmonds, Washington

Date: 
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Roadway: 
196th Street SW
City: 
Edmonds, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Lynden man, 68, dies when motorcycle and car collide on Guide Meridian in Bellingham, Washington

Date: 
Friday, February 17, 2017
Roadway: 
Guide Meridian
City: 
Bellingham, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Man, 26, killed in collision with semi truck on Interstate 5 in Everett, Washington

Date: 
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle

1 person injured in 5-vehicle crash near NoDAPL protest on I-5 in Bellingham, Washington

Date: 
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Bellingham, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Rollover Crashes

Kara Burgess injured in rollover wreck with box truck on I-5 in Everett, Washington

Date: 
Friday, February 10, 2017
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Rollover Crashes

Amiyah Johnson, 12, and Yesterday Wallace, 2, killed, and several people injured in three-vehicle car collision on Interstate 5 in Lynnwood, Washington

Date: 
Friday, February 3, 2017
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Lynnwood, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Stephen K. Swift, 27, injured in motorcycle collision with pickup on Interstate 5 near Arlington, Washington

Date: 
Friday, January 27, 2017
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Arlington, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Cullen M. Thompson, 31, killed in pedestrian collision on Seaway Boulevard in Everett, Washington

Date: 
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Roadway: 
Seaway Boulevard
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Christian Villegas dead; James Vande Kamp, 34, and passenger David Colacurcio, 15, injured 3-vehicle crash on SR 543 in Blaine, Washington

Date: 
Friday, January 13, 2017
Roadway: 
State Route 543
City: 
Blaine, WA
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Accident Type - Commercial Truck Accident, Accident Topic - Common Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents, Transportation Topic - Commercial Trucking Industry, Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle, Legal Topics - Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Children/Minors Involved, Red Light/Stop Sign