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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

59-year-old man killed, 60-year-old woman injured, after two car crash on State Route 97 in Chelan County

The Washington State Patrol says weather was a factor in a fatal two-car accident north of Chelan on Saturday afternoon.

Date: 
Friday, February 14, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 97
City: 
Chelan, WA
Type: Car Accident

Man killed when his motor-home leaves State Route 8 roadway and crashes into trees.

The Washington State Patrol reports that an adult male was killed after his motor-home crashed Wednesday afternoon on State Route 8 in Thurston County.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 8
City: 
Elma, WA
Type: Car Accident

Eric Marble 23, Curt Marble 48, suffer injuries after they are caught in avalanche on Stevens Pass.

Two men injured in an avalanche Tuesday at Stevens Pass are a father and son from La Conner. The Chelan County Sheriff stated that the men were just outside the ski area at a place called Big Chief.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Roadway: 
Stevens Pass
City: 
Gold Bar, WA
Type: Other Type of Accident

77-year-old woman pedestrian struck and killed by car in Thurston County.

The crash happened about 6:45 p.m. at Ruddell Road Southeast and 19th Avenue Southeast. The driver stopped immediately, and that multiple vehicles pulled over to try to help the 77-year-old woman, who died at the scene.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Roadway: 
Ruddell Road Southeast and 19th Avenue Southeast
City: 
Lacey, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Tyler Bryan 21, was killed in a logging accident in Lewis County when a log being hauled by cable struck him.

A man was killed in a logging accident Monday in the woods near Morton.

Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Morton, WA
Type: Other Type of Accident

26-year-old woman struck and critically injured by SUV while crossing intersection of Denny Way and Dexter Avenue in downtown Seattle

A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized with a head injury after she was struck by a car in downtown Seattle last night. The woman was crossing the street at the intersection of Denny Way and Dexter Avenue around 7:30 p.m.

Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Denny Way and Dexter Avenue
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Hundreds of accidents and fender-benders reported in western Washington State after over-night snowfall causes hazardous driving conditions.

The Puget Sound region made it through two winter storms that rolled into the Pacific Northwest relatively unscathed.

The third one? Not so much.

Date: 
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Arthur Whetstone 69, killed after losing control of his vehicle on snowy S.R. 9, crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding with pickup.

A 69-year-old man was killed in snowy crash along SR-9 in Lake Stevens Saturday evening, February 8, 2014. The collision happened just before 10 p.m. near where the highway intersects with SR-92.

Date: 
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 9
City: 
Lake Stevens, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Weather Conditions

Woman fleeing from police after shoplifting incident crashes into two cars on I-5 in Pierce County before being arrested.

Police in Federal Way say a woman suspected of shoplifting at a mall led police on a chase that ended with a wreck on Interstate 5 and caused a major traffic jam during the Friday evening commute.
Date: 
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Federal Way, WA
Type: Car Accident

Reymon B. Tolentino, a U.S. Army soldier, killed, one other soldier injured, when their van crashes on I-5 returning troops to Joint Base Lewis-McCord.

The Washington State Patrol has identified a soldier who died after a van carrying 10 soldiers from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Joint Base Lewis-McChord crashed on Interstate 5 in Lakewood, Wash. 28-year-old Reymon B.
Date: 
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Lakewood, WA
Type: Car Accident

Man struck and critically injured by car while pumping gas at a gas station in King County.

An out of control SUV crashed into a gas pump Monday, injuring a customer who was filling up his tank. The 47-year-old victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition with a severe injury to his arm and possible internal injuries.

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Rainier Avenue South
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

One W.S.P. trooper slightly injured, two cruisers damaged, after woman driving SUV travels the wrong way down I-5 in King County.

A wrong way driver hit several vehicles including two Washington State Patrol cars on Interstate 5 in Tukwila Friday morning. It happened around 4 a.m.

Date: 
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Tukwila, WA
Type: Car Accident

Woman seriously injured after losing control of vehicle and crashing into building in King Co.

A 63-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition after her car crashed into a building in North Seattle.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Lake City Way Northeast
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Motorcyclist killed after police chase leads to crash on bike trail in King Co.

A motorcycle rider fleeing a Washington State Patrol trooper was killed in a crash just before 2 a.m. Thursday in Renton.

The patrol says the rider had left Highway 169 and was on a parallel bicycle trail when he hit a pole.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 169
City: 
Renton, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Juli A. Spicer facing possible DUI after two car crash on I-5 leaves a woman slightly injured.

A Bellingham woman caused a crash that tied up Interstate 5 traffic through Everett for more than an hour Thursday morning, Jan. 23. The crash at 9 a.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident