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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

Pedestrian seriously Injured in downtown Olympia on March 28

Date: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Roadway: 
400 block of Fourth Avenue
City: 
Olympia, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Two hurt in Everett on March 26

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

Date: 
Monday, March 25, 2013
Roadway: 
128th Street SW and Fourth Avenue W.
City: 
Everett, WA
Type: Car Accident

Justin Lee Woods was struck in Long Beach on March 26

The Washington State Patrol says a man was struck and critically injured Tuesday night while walking across Highway 103 in Long Beach.

Date: 
Monday, March 25, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 103
City: 
Long Beach, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Two dead and two seriously injured in North Seattle on March 25

The things that you need to know about an accident with a drunk driver

Date: 
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Roadway: 
33rd Avenue NE and 75th Street NE
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident

Seattle woman is seriously injured on Sunday March 24

Things to do immediately after a serious accident

Date: 
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Roadway: 
4th Avenue & Virginia Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Nine-year-old Donovan Best died in a DUI crash on SR 16 in Gig Harbor, Washington

In March, Donovan and Trinity were in a car being driven by their uncle, 26-year-old Jayce Randall. Near Purdy, they crashed. Randall had been drinking and smoking marijuana. He faces criminal charges.

Date: 
Friday, March 15, 2013
Roadway: 
SR 16
City: 
Gig Harbor, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

Chloe Williams, 15, injured after hit and run in Puyallup on March 14

A week ago, a hit-and-run driver ran into Chloe Williams while she was walking in a cross walk. She s been in a hospital bed ever since. Standing is hard for her. Walking is something she expects to work on soon.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Roadway: 
West Stewart Avenue
City: 
Puyallup, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Motorcyclist is severely injured on I-5 on March 7th

5 things every motorcycle accident victim needs to do immediately

Date: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Two drivers were injured in Bainbridge Island on March 4th.

Two drivers were critically injured Monday afternoon in an accident on SR 305 on Bainbridge Island.Things to do immediately after a serious accident

Date: 
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Roadway: 
SR 305
City: 
Bainbridge Island, WA
Type: Car Accident

Motorcyclist and cyclist injured in Seattle on March 1

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

Date: 
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Roadway: 
Alaskan Way and Broad Street
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Bicycle Accident

A pedestrian was seriously injured in Seattle on February 24

5 ways to help the survivor of a pedestrian accident

Date: 
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Seattle, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

A Pedestrian was hit in Shoreline on February 19

Police are on the hunt for two men in a white van believed to be responsible for a Tuesday night hit-and-run that sent one man to the hospital with critical injuries. The victim was walking across Aurora Avenue North at roughly 6:45 p.m.

Date: 
Monday, February 18, 2013
Roadway: 
14600 block of Aurora Avenue North
City: 
Shoreline, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Three injured on I-5 on February 19

Donald E.

Date: 
Monday, February 18, 2013
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Chehalis, WA
Type: Other Type of Accident

One dead and two injured in McCleary on February 18

What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?

Date: 
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Roadway: 
SR 8
City: 
McCleary, WA
Type: Car Accident

One dead and one injured on SR 3 on February 13

According to State Patrol, a woman driving a Dodge Neon was traveling southbound on State Route 3 while a 59-year-old woman driving a Subaru Outback was traveling northbound.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Roadway: 
SR 3
Type: Car Accident