Seattle-Tacoma, WA - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.
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:
- Seattle and Tacoma car accidents;
- Seattle and Tacoma motorcycle accidents;
- Seattle and Tacoma bus accidents;
- Seattle and Tacoma bicycle accidents;
- Seattle and Tacoma pedestrian accidents;
- Seattle and Tacoma train accidents;
- Seattle and Tacoma commercial truck accidents.
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.
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Accident reports by county
Chelan County, WA -
18
Clallam County, WA -
13
Douglas County, WA -
10
King County, WA -
596
Kitsap County, WA -
46
Lewis County, WA -
31
Mason County, WA -
23
Pierce County, WA -
206
Thurston County, WA -
59
Legal Resources
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Pacific County Sheriff's Office
The Pacific County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of regular services to the public. Law enforcement services include patrol work, answering calls for service, criminal investigation of misdemeanor and felony crimes, traffic enforcement services, drug interdiction, and collision investigations. Their office operates a full time Drug Task Force, and also manages Sex Offender registration and tracking.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle Bike Blog
Seattle Bike Blog is pedal-powered news and opinion in Seattle, Washington. They describe themselves as independent journalists working to promote the use of bicycles as transportation.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Seattle Transit Blog
Seattle Transit Blog is 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that covers transit news for the the greater Seattle area. The blog also focuses on density and the urban form, and other forms of alternative transportation like bicycling and walking.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Grays Harbor Superior Court
Grays Harbor County Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction having original and appellate jurisdiction as authorized by the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Washington. Superior Court Judges hear felony, civil, domestic, guardianship and probate matters, juvenile matters and dependency cases, and appeals from Courts of limited jurisdiction (Grays Harbor District Court and the Municipal Courts located in Aberdeen, Cosmopolis, Elma, Hoquiam, McCleary, Montesano, Oakville, Ocean Shores, and Westport).
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Douglas 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
Clallam County Superior Court
Clallam County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers, and injunctions; felony criminal cases; misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law; family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage, and domestic-violence protection matters; probate and guardianship matters; juvenile offender matters; juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth, and truancies; mental illness and involuntary commitment matters.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
Chelan County Superior Court
Chelan County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers, and injunctions; felony criminal cases; misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law; family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage, and domestic-violence protection matters; probate and guardianship matters; juvenile offender matters; juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth, and truancies; mental illness and involuntary commitment matters.
Seattle-Tacoma, WA
King County Department of Public Defense - Low-Cost Legal Resources
This site provides iinformation and links to low-cost or no-cost legal resources.
Most recent accident reports
Two people were injured late Tuesday evening after a suspected drunken driver crashed head-on into another vehicle in Buckley. The accident happened about 10 p.m. on State Route 162.
Type: Car Accident
A 43-year-old Tacoma man died in a one-car crash at southbound Interstate 705 and South 21st Street Monday night.
Type: Car Accident
Adam Newstrom was a passenger in a 1991 Honda Accord driven by Jonathon K. Reno of Vancouver, according to Washington State Patrol. Reno was traveling south on Jackson Highway at a high rate of speed, according to the patrol.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UseAdam W. Newstrom, 28, of Vancouver died in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday night in Lewis County. Newstrom was a passenger in a 1991 Honda Accord driven by Jonathon K. Reno of Vancouver.
Charissa Judkins died from injuries suffered in a Nov. 3 Kent single-vehicle crash into a telephone pole on 148th Avenue Southeast. The driver, Andrew Lucas Shock, of Covington, suffered serious injuries.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UseAn elderly man died in an accident on Issaquah Hobart Road on the evening of Nov. 6th. The King County Sheriff's Office said a car hit a gravel truck. The driver of the car died on impact.
Type: Car Accident
A 25-year-old Oak Harbor woman was southbound in a 2009 Jeep Wrangler when she crossed the center line, according to the memo. The Jeep struck a northbound 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The Jeep's driver was taken to a local hospital.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Head-onTwo 17-year-old Oak Harbor sisters, one killed and one seriously injured in a car wreck in Anacortes on Thursday, Oct. 31st, had ties to the Oak Harbor School District and Skagit Valley College, school officials have confirmed.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePolice and fire are on the scene of a crash in the 4800 block of West Marginal Way SW and sounds from the scanner as if one person is dead at the scene.5 things to do immediately after a serious accident
Type: Car Accident
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High-Speed/Excessive SpeedThe Washington State Patrol is reporting that a motorcycle driver was killed in an accident on I-5 near Southcenter on Sunday evening, around 5:47 p.m. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Perla Hernandez was killed in an accident when a car jumped onto the sidewalk where she was walking. The driver may have lost control because a 16-year-old behind the wheel of another car is believed to have failed to yield the right of way.
A man died and another was seriously injured Thursday night after a car crashed into a ravine in Arlington. The wreck was discovered by a passerby about 9:30 p.m.
Type: Car Accident
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Ejected from VehicleThe accident that killed a female pedestrian crossing Highway 101 in Port Angeles is being investigated as a possible vehicular homicide, and law enforcement officers have arrested the woman driving the vehicle on suspicion of driving under the in
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use
A woman was struck by a hit-and-run car and killed in Sumner on Saturday, Oct. 5. On Monday, Oct. 14, a $5,000 reward was announced, in addition to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers for any information leading to the driver.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunA Bellevue man alleged to have collided with a motorcycle rider while driving high on marijuana has been charged with vehicular homicide. Caleb Floyd, 33, cut off motorcyclist Blake Gaston on Oct. 4.
Date:
Thursday, October 3, 2013City:
Bellevue, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use