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Complete King County, WA accident reports and news.

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Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Accidents in King County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year

In King 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 King 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 King 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 claim. Accident Data Center can connect you with an experienced King County personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a good King County accident attorney can help.

Accident Reports by city

Algona, WA - 2
Auburn, WA - 32
Bellevue, WA - 26
Bothell, WA - 12
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA - 2
Burien, WA - 16
Clyde Hill, WA - 1
Covington, WA - 4
Des Moines, WA - 4
Enumclaw, WA - 9
Fall City, WA - 2
Federal Way, WA - 37
Hobart, WA - 2
Issaquah, WA - 23
Kenmore, WA - 3
Kent, WA - 29
Kirkland, WA - 17
Lake Forest Park, WA - 2
Maple Valley, WA - 3
Mercer Island, WA - 3
Normandy Park, WA - 1
North Bend, WA - 4
Preston, WA - 1
Redmond, WA - 13
Renton, WA - 43
Sammamish, WA - 2
SeaTac, WA - 13
Seattle, WA - 218
Shoreline, WA - 18
Skykomish, WA - 2
Snoqualmie, WA - 8
Tukwila, WA - 17
Vashon, WA - 4
West Seattle, WA - 10
Woodinville, WA - 6

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University of Washington Medical Center - Patient Portal

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Seattle Fire Department

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Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle Police Department - Online Police Reports

Seattle Police Department - Online Police Reports

General Offense (GO) Reports in PDF format are available for almost all crimes reported to SPD. These reports are made available within 8 hours after the event is closed. For the major crimes of Burglaries, Robberies, Aggravated Assaults and Homicides, additional information is made available through a redacted full narrative. These reports are available within 3 business days after the event.

Most recent accident reports

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Mauricio Bell Died on April 7 in Seattle

Accident Date: 
Sat, 04/06/2013

Mauriceo Bell, 42, died last Sunday morning in the downtown Metro bus tunnel, where he'd fallen on a moving escalator and was strangled by his clothes.What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

A Pedestrian was hit in Shoreline on February 19

Accident Date: 
Mon, 02/18/2013

Police are on the hunt for two men in a white van believed to be responsible for a Tuesday night hit-and-run that sent one man to the hospital with critical injuries. The victim was walking across Aurora Avenue North at roughly 6:45 p.m. when he was hit by a white work van.