Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of personal injuries in Washington. They can happen anywhere: from grocery store aisles and apartment complexes to office buildings and snowy parking lots. While some incidents are unavoidable, many can be prevented through awareness and proper maintenance. Reducing slip and fall accidents is about responsibility...
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Cycling is often promoted as a healthy, sustainable, and affordable way to get around cities. But whether it’s truly safe depends a lot on the kind of infrastructure available. Not all bike lanes are created equal, and in Washington State (especially Seattle) the difference between a painted line and a protected lane has meant the...
While it might seem unusual, collisions involving vehicles and residential homes are more common than many realize, particularly in states like Washington. But what if you’re not driving or even near a road? What if you’re simply inside your house, and a car crashes through your wall, leaving you injured while watching TV? Let’s break...
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...
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) analyzes traffic crash data to identify the areas where severe injuries and fatalities occur most frequently. Each year, Portland records approximately 10,000 to 12,000 traffic crashes. Crash data serves as a key tool for understanding where and how people are injured or killed while navigating Portland’s streets. However, most...
Rising Pedestrian Fatalities in the U.S. In 2022, an estimated 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States, marking the highest number since 1981. Between 2010 and 2021, pedestrian deaths increased by 77%, outpacing the 25% increase in all other traffic fatalities during the same period. Contributing factors include the prevalence...
Across the United States, approximately 1 in 10 roads are in poor condition, and urban areas fare even worse, with 1 in 5 roads deemed inadequate. States like California and Rhode Island are the worst-ranked for road roughness, with 44% and 41% of their roads in poor condition, respectively. On the other hand, New Hampshire...
E Bike vs. TriMet SUV: $1.6 Million Settlement In early October 2024, a Portland jury awarded close to $1.6 million to an e bike rider who was struck by a TriMet SUV in a crash that took place three years earlier, in mid-2021. This case highlights the critical importance of collecting all types of evidence...
As of June 2024, the city has already seen a troubling spike in traffic fatalities, exceeding the total number of traffic-related deaths from the previous year in less than 6 months. This sharp rise in fatalities highlights the critical need for enhanced road safety measures and greater public awareness to address the underlying causes of...
Seattle recorded 6,108 traffic crashes in 2025. On paper, that’s just a number. On the street, it translated into 25 fatal collisions and nearly 1,200 crashes with confirmed injuries, ranging from minor to life-altering. The data shows a city where crashes are not evenly distributed. They cluster along specific corridors, during predictable conditions, and often...