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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

James Paggeot and Walter Corey dead after crash near 64th and McKinley in Tacoma on July 31

The 19-year-old male driver of a BMW that crashed in Pierce County earlier this week, killing two young passengers, is expected to face charges of vehicular homicide Friday.

Date: 
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Roadway: 
64th Street and McKinley Avenue
City: 
Tacoma, WA
Type: Car Accident

Off-duty firefighter injured in Capitol Hill motorcycle crash in Seattle on July 27

Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.

Date: 
Friday, July 26, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Michael Fisher dead and two others injured in crash on Delridge Way SW near Kenyon St in West Seattle on July 27

Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.

Date: 
Friday, July 26, 2013
Roadway: 
Delridge Way Southwest
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Bicyclist Brandon Blake injured when hit by car on Dexter Ave at Harrison St in Seattle on July 25

Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.

Date: 
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Roadway: 
Dexter Avenue at Harrison Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Bicycle Accident

Motorcyclist Christopher Wiebe, 25, dies in crash in the 12700 block of Smokey Point Blvd in Marysville, Washington

A man driving a motorcycle was killed in a three-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in the 12700 block of Smokey Point Boulevard, officials said. Police didn't release the man's name, pending notification of his family.

Date: 
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Roadway: 
Smokey Point Boulevard
City: 
Marysville, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclist injured in two consecutive crashes on I-5 in Everett on July 23

5 things every motorcycle accident victim needs to do immediately

Date: 
Monday, July 22, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Three injured in head-on collision in the 18200 block of SE Green Valley Rd in Auburn on July 23

King County is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.

Date: 
Monday, July 22, 2013
Roadway: 
Southeast Green Valley Road
City: 
Auburn, WA
Type: Car Accident

Madison Brower, 20, injured in crash on I-5 near Napavine on July 21

A Vancouver woman was transported to Providence Centralia Hospital after a one-car rollover crash on Interstate 5 Sunday afternoon, approximately three miles south of Napavine. Jerry E.
Date: 
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Napavine, WA
Type: Car Accident

Theodore Reich dead after crash on I-5 Maytown exit in Olympia on July 16

Date: 
Monday, July 15, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5
City: 
Olympia, WA
Type: Car Accident

Two injured in crash on Hwy 9 at E Lowell-Larimer Rd in Snohomish on July 13

5 things to do immediately after a serious accident

Date: 
Friday, July 12, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 9 at East Lowell-Larimer Road
City: 
Snohomish, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Red Light/Stop Sign

Cyclist injured in STP ride when hit by car on SR-507 near Roy on July 13

Crucial steps to take after a bicycle accident

Date: 
Friday, July 12, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 507
City: 
Roy, WA
Type: Bicycle Accident

Man injured when run over on Yesler Way near Broadway in Seattle on July 13

5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident

Date: 
Friday, July 12, 2013
Roadway: 
Yesler Way and Broadway
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Motorcyclist injured in crash near Third Ave and Bell St in Seattle on July 13

Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.

Date: 
Friday, July 12, 2013
Roadway: 
Third Avenue and Bell Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Three injured in collision at S 15th St and S State St in Tacoma on July 13

Tacoma is a growing city with a growing traffic problem, often resulting in serious accidents and injuries.

Date: 
Friday, July 12, 2013
Roadway: 
South 15th Street and South State Street
City: 
Tacoma, WA
Type: Car Accident

Kyle Wentzel dies in crash off SR-508 just west of Onalaska on July 13

Kyle A. Wentzel was driving a purple 1999 Dodge pickup east on SR 508 at 1:50 a.m. when he crossed the centerline and went into a ditch two miles west of Onalaska. The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Date: 
Friday, July 12, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 508
City: 
Onalaska, WA
Type: Car Accident