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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

Legal Resources

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Thurston County District Court

Thurston County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction which hears the following case types: criminal misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, traffic and non traffic infractions, civil cases for damages of $75,000.00 or less, anti-harassment protection orders, and "Small claims" civil cases of $5,000.00 or less.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA

Thurston County Superior Court

Thurston County Superior Court is a Court where all can safely and easily access the court, its programs and services, and have an opportunity to be heard. Through well-trained judicial officers and court staff, the Court uses innovative techniques and manages public resources responsibly. The Court seeks community input to ensure public confidence in the judiciary and to reflect the diverse community needs.

Most recent accident reports

5 things every motorcycle accident victim needs to do immediately

Date: 
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 9
Date: 
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
Date: 
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The crash was reported about 2:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Cedar Avenue, Marysville police Cmdr. Robb Lamoureux said.

Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2013
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on

Astagfarr Ahmath, 23, of Olympia was driving a 1997 Honda CRV north on state Route 3, one mile north of Shelton, when he missed a turn at 10:22 a.m. Ahmath allegedly tried to turn around and backed over an embankment.

Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 3
Type: Car Accident

The passenger, a 15-year-old Darrington girl, was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2013

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

Date: 
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Type: Car Accident

Gig Harbor man is under arrest after his SUV collided with a motorcycle Saturday night and he allegedly fled the accident. The motorcyclist died at the scene near Purdy. The accident happened on State Route 302 in the 14500 block around 11 p.m.

Date: 
Friday, June 21, 2013
City: 
Purdy, WA

The crash happened on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 at South 72nd Street at about 11 p.m.5 things every motorcycle accident victim needs to do immediately

Date: 
Friday, June 21, 2013
City: 
Tacoma, WA
Jerry Shafer, a well-known competitive cyclist, was remembered by family and friends on Wednesday at the Marymoor Velodrome in Redmond.
Date: 
Friday, June 21, 2013

The Washington State Patrol said a 78-year-old woman caused a crash on Interstate 5 near Mount Vernon when she turned around and started heading the wrong way. The crash happened shortly after 6 a.m.

Date: 
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Roadway: 
Interstate 5

a man from a crumpled SUV that had burst into flames in Shoreline after a crash. The SUV crashed around midnight in Shoreline near the corner of Greenwood Avenue North and Westminster Way.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Type: Car Accident

A 12-year-old boy suffered a serious head injury this week after his 13-year-old buddy wrecked a stolen car during a Tacoma crime spree, police said.  

Date: 
Monday, June 17, 2013
City: 
Tacoma, WA