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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

Two hurt, taken to hospital in crash between transit bus and SUV.

Two people were hurt Tuesday afternoon when a Community Transit bus struck a sport utility vehicle on Highway 99 in Lynnwood. The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m., Lynnwood police said.

Date: 
Monday, December 2, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 99
City: 
Lynnwood, WA
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
Mass Transit

Steven Green killed in corn silo collapse at Wilcox Farms in Roy, Washington

Crews have found the man killed in a grain silo Wednesday night. Reaching the remains of Steve Green, 44-year-old man, in the grain silo collapse took longer than expected, but crews worked non-stop till they found him.
Date: 
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Roadway: 
McNaught Rd. South
City: 
Roy, WA
Type: Other Type of Accident

Oak Harbor teenager hurt in crash.

An Oak Harbor man was injured Saturday morning in a one-car crash on Whidbey Island.
The accident was reported around 8:30 a.m. in the 4400 block of Monkey Hill Road, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Date: 
Friday, November 29, 2013
Roadway: 
Monkey Hill Road
City: 
Oak Harbor, WA

W.S.P. trooper injured in crash on Highway 101.

A Washington State Patrol Trooper is recovering from neck and back injuries after crashing his patrol car into two vehicles on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles Friday evening. The crash destroyed the patrol car.

Date: 
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 101
City: 
Port Angeles, WA
Type: Car Accident

Family of 4 hurt in crash Thanksgiving evening by stolen car in Seattle.

A man driving a stolen car t-boned another vehicle, injuring a family of four on Thursday evening.
Date: 
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Roadway: 
S. Grand Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Stolen Vehicle, Children/Minors Involved

Trooper O.K after patrol car hit

The Washington State Patrol says a trooper was out of his car and not hurt Monday morning when the patrol car was hit by a pickup on Interstate 90 near Preston.

Date: 
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Roadway: 
I-90
City: 
Preston, WA
Type: Car Accident

Ice a factor in 5-car pile-up in Tacoma

multiple-car crash blocked all westbound lanes of SR 16 at C in Tacoma on Sunday morning.

Date: 
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 16
City: 
Tacoma, WA

Zack Davis, 18, dies in accident on the interchange between Highway 16 and I-5 near Tacoma

Zack Davis, 18 years old, passed away Monday night. He was involved in a 6 car accident on the interchange between Highway 16 and I-5. The road was icy at the time. Mr. Davis's car was rear-ended while he was still in his car.

Date: 
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 16 & I-5
City: 
Tacoma, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Weather Conditions, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

Two Sedro-Woolley teens hurt in crash

Two Sedro-Woolley teenagers were injured in a one-car crash early Sunday on F & S Grade Road near Jones Road. A 16-year-old boy was driving a 1998 Ford Explorer east on F & S Grade Road about 2:45 a.m.

Date: 
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Roadway: 
F & S Grade Road
City: 
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

David R. Herold, 28, dead after being struck by train in Marysville, Washington

Police were investigating a fatal accident Wednesday morning involving a pedestrian and a train. The incident occurred near the railroad crossing at 172nd Street, Marysville police Cmdr. Robb Lamoureux said. The victim is male.
Date: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Roadway: 
172nd St.
City: 
Marysville, WA
Type: Train Accident

Search underway in Everett for suspect in chase, crash

A manhunt was underway Wednesday morning after a short pursuit ended in a crash in Lowell. A police dog was being used to track the suspect. The drama began around 8:30 a.m.
Date: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident

Motorcyclist injured in crash on SR 512

A 54-year-old motorcyclist lost control of his Harley Davidson and went off the road in the eastbound lanes of state Route 512 at 94th Street near the South Hill Mall, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Date: 
Monday, November 18, 2013
Roadway: 
St. Route 512
City: 
Tacoma, WA

State Route 18 truck vs. van collision causes hours of slow traffic

Two people were injured Tuesday morning when a dump truck and minivan collided off state Route 18 and rolled into a ditch. The incident, which occurred at 6:20 a.m., caused hours of back-ups in the Issaquah area while the scene was cleaned up.

Date: 
Monday, November 18, 2013
Roadway: 
State Route 18
City: 
Issaquah, WA
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Seat Belt Usage, Ejected from Vehicle

Seattle PD motorcycle officer hurt in collision

A Seattle police officer was seriously injured shortly before 9 a.m. today when his motorcycle and a car collided in the SoDo area.

Date: 
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Roadway: 
Fourth Ave. South
City: 
Seattle, WA

Burlington man killed in Skagit County crash

The crash occurred at about 7 p.m.in the 1300 block of Beaver Lake Road, north of the town of Clear Lake. Trooper Mark Francis said the driver was wearing a seatbelt.
Date: 
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Roadway: 
Beaver Lake Rd.
City: 
Clear Lake, WA
Type: Car Accident