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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 - 20
Clallam County, WA - 13
Douglas County, WA - 11
Grays Harbor County, WA - 19
Jefferson County, WA - 9
King County, WA - 598
Kitsap County, WA - 46
Lewis County, WA - 31
Mason County, WA - 23
Pacific County, WA - 5
Pierce County, WA - 207
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

Alea Price killed when struck by semi on I-405 in Bellevue on Aug 26

A semi-truck hit and killed a woman, identified the victim as 24-year-old Alea Price of Seattle, who was sitting in her car and waiting for help after she struck a deer on Interstate 405 Monday.

Date: 
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 405
City: 
Bellevue, WA
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Animals/Wildlife Involved

Five injured in crash on I-5 off-ramp in Marysville on Aug 24

State Patrol troopers are investigating the cause of an accident near midnight Saturday that sent five people to the hospital. One person was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Date: 
Friday, August 23, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Marysville, WA
Type: Car Accident

Four injured in crash at Noon Rd and E Smith Rd in Bellingham on Aug 24

A 22-year-old Bellingham man may face vehicular-assault charges after a multiple-injury accident late Saturday north of Bellingham. The man was driving northbound on Noon Road just after 11 p.m.

Date: 
Friday, August 23, 2013
Roadway: 
Noon Road at East Smith Road
City: 
Bellingham, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

One dead in fire in the 2400 block of Rucker Ave in North Everett on Aug 23

Date: 
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Roadway: 
Rucker Avenue
City: 
Everett, WA

Pedestrian severely injured in hit-and-run in the 3900 block of S 12th St in Tacoma on Aug 23

5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident

Date: 
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Roadway: 
South 12th Street
City: 
Tacoma, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian injured when hit by bicyclist at E Madison St and McGilvra Blvd E in Seattle on Aug 23

5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident

Date: 
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Roadway: 
East Madison Street and McGilvra Boulevard East
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Erik Forthun injured in truck vs. semi accident on I-5 near Starbird Rd in Conway on Aug 21

5 things survivors of a commercial truck accident need to know

Date: 
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Conway, WA
Type: Truck Accident

Mark Clark, 17, killed in ATV crash on Sunitsch Canyon Rd in Leavenworth on Aug 17

The Chelan County sheriff says a 17-year-old Leavenworth teen died in a weekend accident while riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Mark D.
Date: 
Friday, August 16, 2013
Roadway: 
Sunitsch Canyon Road
City: 
Leavenworth, WA
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Helmet Usage, ATV/UTV Accident, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

Toddler, Malani Lai, run over and killed in her driveway near Everett Mall Way in Everett on Aug 16

Eighteen-month-old Malana Lai of Everett died from blunt-force and crushing injuries when someone backed over her with a car last Thursday afternoon, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office. Detectives have determined the driver o
Date: 
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Roadway: 
SW Everett Mall Way
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Zachary Statezni, 18, dead and two injured in roll-over crash on SR-161 at 238th St E in Graham on Aug 15

State troopers say a 2005 Dodge Neon was heading north at high speed on Highway 161 just after midnight Thursday when it hit a hill at 238th Street and bottomed out because of the car's low-profile tires.

Date: 
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 161
City: 
Graham, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

Two injured in collision on I-90 at Sunset Way in Issaquah on Aug 11

Detectives are looking for possible witnesses to a collision that left two people injured early Sunday morning in Issaquah. The crash happened at about 2:40 a.m.

Date: 
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 90
City: 
Issaquah, WA
Type: Car Accident

60-year-old bicyclist sustains life-threatening injuries in collision with truck in the 37400 block of 244th Ave SE in Enumclaw

Crucial steps to take after a bicycle accident

Date: 
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Roadway: 
244th Avenue Southeast
City: 
Enumclaw, WA
Type: Bicycle Accident

Police Officer Steve Brooks dies in ATV crash near Black Lake in Olympia on Aug 4

A Lacey police officer has died of injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash this month. Officer Steve Brooks died Thursday at Providence St. Peter Hospital.
Date: 
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Olympia, WA
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
ATV/UTV Accident

One killed and two injured in rollover accident on SR-410 near Crystal Mountain Ski & Summer Resort in Enumclaw on July 31

A Crystal Mountain employee, who was one of three people rescued in a rollover, crash has died.

Date: 
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 410
City: 
Enumclaw, WA
Type: Car Accident

Billy Powell Jr., 21, dead in rollover accident on I-5 in Federal Way on July 31

One person died Wednesday when a vehicle lost control on I-5 in Federal Way about 12:20 p.m. July 31. A Honda Accord was traveling northbound on I-5 to the eastbound State Route 18 ramp. The vehicle lost control and rolled several times.

Date: 
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Federal Way, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use