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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

Legal Resources

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If I was in a single-vehicle car crash, do I have a case?

If I was in a single-vehicle car crash, do I have a case?

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. A good personal injury lawyer knows that there are often more factors at work in a car crash, and a single vehicle collision is no different. Click here to learn how personal injury law works in your favor if your car crash was due to poor road maintenance.

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Tips on how to be a safer boater

Tips on how to be a safer boater

It's up to boaters to prepare themselves for worst-case scenarios, and that begins with property boating safety. If you've never taken a boating safety course, every state and national boating agency will encourage you to do so - even if your state doesn't require it. If you're just taking a course to get your license, you're taking it for the wrong reason. Safety is much more important than a card in your wallet. Click here for classes and resources on how to avoid boating accidents.

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How to handle hydroplaning on the freeway

How to handle hydroplaning on the freeway

Wet roadways, especially prevalent here in the Pacific Northwest, present some driving hazards that can catch drivers off guard. One of those hazards is hydroplaning. Hydroplaning means a loss of traction and sliding on a film of water. Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane. This could result in the loss of control and steering ability, as your tires may lose contact with the pavement, and an accident might happen within seconds. It's a scary feeling to suddenly feel your car hydroplaning, but here are some things you can do to recover control of your vehicle quickly.

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Tips for motorists on sharing the road with bicyclists

Tips for motorists on sharing the road with bicyclists

As the weather warms, more people take their bicycles on the road, for commuting to work, helping the environment, exercise, recreation, and to save on automobile expenses. As bicycling gains in popularity, also on the rise is the likelihood of a crash with a car, truck, or other vehicle – and, so often, these crashes result in serious injury or death to the cyclist involved. In sharing the road with bicyclists, motorists can do a few simple things to make everyone's journey safer. Click here for tips on how to avoid common errors that drivers sometimes make that can result in serious injury or death.

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Be careful when transporting fragile goods: wear a bicycle helmet

Be careful when transporting fragile goods: wear a bicycle helmet

Did you know that some cities do not require bicyclists to wear helmets? There is no state law mandating their use, either. This is surprising, due to statistics showing that “helmet use has been estimated to reduce head injury risk by 85 percent,” according to the Bicycle Safety Helmet Institute, a volunteer advocacy group. Go here to learn how helmets protect you, and why you should never get on your bike without one.

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The impossible texting and driving test

The impossible texting and driving test

I'd like to share this video that tells a compelling story about how it's impossible to text and drive at the same time.

"Plenty of people will crash, I'm telling you," says one student as he begins the test. He's right. Current statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's site on distracted drivingshow that each day in the United States, more than 9 people are killed and more than 1,153 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.  Every day. 

Click here to see the video showing how impossible it is to safely text and drive at the same time.

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How to handle a tailgater

How to handle a tailgater

Chances are, if you have driven on any road beyond your driveway, you’ve looked up in your rearview to see the front grill of the car behind you filling the mirror entirely. It’s irritating, nerve-racking, and unsafe. Sometimes drivers do it without knowing, especially if they are distracted, other times it’s obvious they are trying to get on your nerves. You aren’t responsible for another driver’s careless driving, but there are a few things you can try to get away from a tailgater.

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Lots of Rain? Don't Hydroplane. Here's How You Can Drive Safely on Wet Roads

Lots of Rain? Don't Hydroplane. Here's How You Can Drive Safely on Wet Roads

Wet roadways present some driving hazards that can catch drivers off guard, especially hydroplaning. Hydroplaning means a loss of traction and sliding on a film of water. Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane. This could result in the loss of control and steering ability, as your tires may lose contact with the pavement. It's a scary feeling to suddenly feel your car hydroplaning, but here are some things you can do to recover quickly if you hydroplane.

Most recent accident reports

Motorcyclist Abraham J. Perry, 25, killed in collision on Admiralty Way near Everett, Washington

Date: 
Monday, June 19, 2017
Roadway: 
Admiralty Way
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Man killed in single-vehicle crash on Arlington Heights Road in Arlington, Washington

Date: 
Monday, June 19, 2017
Roadway: 
Arlington Heights Road
City: 
Arlington, WA
Type: Car Accident

Multiple injuries reported in semi truck crash on State Route 543 in Blaine, Washington

Date: 
Friday, June 9, 2017
Roadway: 
State Route 543
City: 
Blaine, WA
Type: Truck Accident

Robert Paine injured in bicycle collision with hit-and-run driver on 128th Street in Everett, Washington

Date: 
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Roadway: 
128th Street
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Cody Hodges, 37, dies after crashing pickup truck underneath semi on Northwood Road in Lynden, Washington

Date: 
Monday, May 29, 2017
Roadway: 
Northwood Road
City: 
Lynden, WA
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topic - Common Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents, Accident Type - Commercial Truck Accident, Legal Topics - Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle, Transportation Topic - Commercial Trucking Industry

One woman injured and man arrested after single-vehicle crash on West State Street in Sedro-Woolley, Washington

   

Date: 
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Roadway: 
West State Street
City: 
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Type: Car Accident

Kenneth M. Price, 47, Michael O. Eieken, 54, Jeanette M. Hopkins, 54, and Karina K. Hanke, 55, injured when motorcycles crash avoiding collision with parked pickup on South Skagit Highway in Skagit County, Washington

Date: 
Monday, May 22, 2017
Roadway: 
South Skagit Highway
Type: Motorcycle Accident

2 injured when pickup crashes on W. Marine View Drive in Everett, Washington

Date: 
Monday, May 22, 2017
Roadway: 
West Marine View Drive
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident

Nichole M. Lee, 25, injured and driver Shawn Dale Noisey, 32, charged in car collision on Mount Baker Highway in Whatcom County, Washington

Date: 
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Roadway: 
Mount Baker Highway
City: 
Deming, WA
Type: Car Accident

Joshua Karl Reynolds, 33, killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Kenneth Lee Kelly, 37, on Birch Bay-Lynden Road in Birch Bay, Washington

Date: 
Monday, May 15, 2017
Roadway: 
Birch Bay-Lynden Road
City: 
Birch Bay, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Phillip Moyer, 25, infant Penelope Moyer, and Larry Fitzgerald, 71 die, Pamela Moyer, 24, injured in three-vehicle wreck on State Route 542 in Deming, Washington

Date: 
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Roadway: 
State Route 542
City: 
Deming, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Head-on

Norman M. Graham, 86, killed in two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Burlington, Washington

Date: 
Friday, May 12, 2017
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Burlington, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Elderly Drivers

Pedestrian injured when man with apparent medical emergency crashes into bus stop at 12th St. and McKenzie Ave. in Bellingham, Washington

Date: 
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Roadway: 
12th Street and McKenzie Avenue
City: 
Bellingham, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Medical

Corey Keefe, 23, killed in collision on Highway 536 near Mount Vernon, Washington

Date: 
Friday, May 5, 2017
Roadway: 
Highway 536
City: 
Mount Vernon, WA
Type: Car Accident

Serious injuries reported in two-vehicle crash involving racing driver at State Route 9 near 188th near Maltby, Washington

Date: 
Friday, May 5, 2017
Roadway: 
State Route 9 near 188th
City: 
Maltby, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed/Excessive Speed, Ejected from Vehicle