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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

Woman injured in police pursuit crash at Littlerock Rd and 183rd Ave SW in Rochester on June 6

Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Roadway: 
Littlerock Road and 183rd Avenue Southwest
City: 
Rochester, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed Chase

Man injured after jump from burning car on Hwy 518 in SeaTac on June 5

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

Date: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 518
City: 
SeaTac, WA
Type: Car Accident

24-year-old woman dies in motorcycle crash on I-5 at SR-531 in Arlington on June 3

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

Date: 
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Roadway: 
Southbound Interstate 5 at State Route 531
City: 
Arlington, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Pedestrian hit by bus near Walgreens on the 200 block of Pike St in Seattle on June 3

5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident

Date: 
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Roadway: 
200 block of Pike Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Woman injured in collision with police officer on 175th St exit of I-5 in Shoreline on June 2

A serious accident involving a police officer sent a woman to the hospital. The incident occurred near Interstate 5 on 175th in Shoreline. A woman was coming off the freeway when she ran a red light and an officer hit her.

Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5 at 175th Street Exit
City: 
Shoreline, WA
Type: Car Accident

Seven injured in collision in the 1200 block of South Holden St in West Seattle on June 2

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

Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Roadway: 
1200 block of South Holden Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Toddler dies when run over in Tacoma on June 1

The boy was taken to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital after the accident Saturday morning and was pronounced dead at 12:30 p.m. It wasn't immediately clear how the boy came to be in the driveway. The incident was ruled accidental.
Date: 
Friday, May 31, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Tacoma, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Glen Leland Hobbs, Jr. dies in skydiving accident near Harvey Field in Snohomish on May 31

Date: 
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Snohomish, WA
Type: Other Type of Accident

Trooper Sean O'Connell dies in motorcycle accident near Fir Island Rd in Conway on May 31

According to the report, a combination of circumstances led to the trooper's death. There was no one single cause for the this tragedy, said Capt. Charles LeBlanc, commander of WSP's Criminal Investigation Division.
Date: 
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Roadway: 
Fir Island Road and Greenfield Street
City: 
Conway, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Cyclist injured in crash with car in the 9400 block of Airport Way South in Tukwila on May 30

Crucial steps to take after a bicycle accident

Date: 
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Roadway: 
9400 block of Airport Way South
City: 
Tukwila, WA
Type: Bicycle Accident

Man dies in crash on SR-512 near milepost 9 in Puyallup on May 30

5 things survivors of a commercial truck accident need to know

Date: 
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 512 near milepost 9
City: 
Puyallup, WA
Type: Truck Accident

Justin Bell and Steve Munson die in homicide-suicide crash at Orting Kapowsin Hwy E and 200th St E in Graham on May 27

Date: 
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Roadway: 
Orting Kapowsin Highway East and 200th Street East
City: 
Graham, WA
Type: Car Accident

Man dies in motorcycle crash on Hwy 526 in Everett on May 26

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

Date: 
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 526 between Seaway Boulevard and Airport Road
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Nine injured in church van crash at S 277th St and 55th Ave in Kent on May 26

Things to do immediately after a serious accident

Date: 
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Roadway: 
South 277th Street and 55th Avenue
City: 
Kent, WA
Type: Car Accident

Five injured in crash on Hoehn Rd near Duffy Rd in Sedro-Woolley on May 26

Eight people were crammed into a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze when the Marysville man drove north on Hoehn Road near Duffy Road at 1:46 a.m. The vehicle was carrying teens ranging from 16 to 19 years old, mostly from Sedro-Woolley and Mount Vernon.

Date: 
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Roadway: 
Hoehn Road near Duffy Road
City: 
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Type: Car Accident