Traffic Accidents in Renton: 2025 Overview Renton, a key part of the Seattle metropolitan area, reported 1,406 crashes in 2025. While most did not result in injuries, 500+ crashes involved some level of harm, and four were fatal. Renton’s busy roads and intersections, particularly Rainier Ave N and Logan Ave S, have proven to be...
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Over 50% of all road traffic fatalities involve vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. These individuals are at greater risk due to their lack of physical protection compared to vehicle occupants, making up a significant portion of road casualties and underscoring the need for improved safety measures. Between January and October 2025, Washington...
Getting injured while working on the streets isn’t as uncommon as you’d think. Whether you’re driving for Uber, delivering packages, fixing power lines, or walking a postal route, the risks are real, and the legal responsibilities can get complicated. Liability often depends on who you work for, where the accident happened, and what kind of...
Young drivers encounter substantial dangers on the road, especially when distractions divert their attention. In 2021, a total of 3,522 individuals perished in accidents where distraction was a contributing element. Among them, 225 were adolescents aged 15 to 19, representing 6% of all fatalities linked to distracted driving that year. Traffic collisions continue to be...
Photo by Pavł Polø Understanding traffic trends is key to making Bellingham’s roads safer for everyone. A look at the 2024 crash data reveals important insights into where and how accidents happened throughout the city. Last year, Bellingham recorded 1,231 crashes, including 2 fatal incidents. The breakdown of injuries is as follows: 35 serious injuries...
In 2021, there were a total of 2,726 crashes on state highways in Portland. Among these, 28 were fatal, 1,495 resulted in injuries, and 1,203 involved property damage. A significant portion of these accidents—150—were collisions with fixed objects, 46 involved pedestrians, and 18 were with parked cars. When it comes to multiple vehicle crashes, the...
A rather unusual fact about Oregon’s roads is that, in recent years, the majority of fatalities have occurred in its rural areas, rather than in the more typical urban zones. Normally, in any state or city, incidents are primarily concentrated in urbanized, commercial areas and on four or six-lane highways. However, today we will take...
Driving Hazards in the Pacific Northwest: A Growing Concern Oregon and Washington drivers face some of the nation’s most perilous road conditions, andrecent research has shed light on the severity of the situation. According to new data, Washington ranks third in the nation for fatal crashes during inclement weather and has the highest rate of...
Motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as professionals who use them for their daily work, are well aware that despite their practicality, motorcycles come with certain road risks that commercial cars do not. The lack of bumpers, airbags, and other safety features leaves the rider more exposed to collisions in ways that cars, with their multiple safety...