If you were involved in an auto accident, you may be considering filing a claim. You must obtain a copy of your Washington accident report online, to get your report as soon as possible. Washington crash reports contain all of the vital information required for auto insurance purposes.
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644Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Washington, 2025 (early estimate)
-11.8%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Washington traffic deaths from 2024 (730 deaths)
1.06Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Washington, 2025 (early estimate; 1.20 in 2024)
674Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Washington, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Washington quick facts
Washington quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 644, a change of -11.8% from 730 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.06 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.20 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 674 fatal crashes and 730 deaths in Washington.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on SR-7, Pierce County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Washington compared with the United States
The bars compare Washington's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
How Can I Get My Washington County Crash Report Online?
At AccidentReports.com, we know how stressful and difficult life can be following an accident, especially if you were seriously injured and unable to return to work due to your injuries. We also know that accident victims must file an insurance claim or lawsuit as soon as possible, which means they don’t have time to wait for their report to arrive in the mail. If their vehicle was totaled, they may also have no way to pick up their report in person. At AccidentReports.com, we have made it fast and simple for accident victims to get their online reports as soon as possible. Take advantage of our comprehensive collision report support center today. Searches are fast and easy. Don’t put off getting this important document, start your crash report search now. Fill Out the Form on this Page to Begin Your Online Accident Report Search
Cities in Washington
Each city page shows who holds the crash report and the city's FARS fatal crash count for 2024.
These are fatal crashes in Washington recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 674 fatal crashes and 730 deaths in Washington that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
If you were involved in an auto accident, you can obtain your Washington police report instantly by searching the crash report information center on AccidentReports.com.You can also obtain a copy of your report from your local police department in person or by mail. Unfortunately, email requests are not available at this time.
In-Person
If you know which law enforcement agency filed your Washington crash report, and/or have the report number given to you by the police officer who filed the report, you can visit the Department’s Records Unit in person and fill out a Records Request Form. You must also pay the required fee at that time.
By Mail
You can visit the Police Department’s website and print the Records Request Form and mail it to the Records Unit with the appropriate fee.
The time, date, and location of the auto accident
The name of the responding law enforcement agency and name and badge number of the reporting law enforcement officer
A description of personal injuries
A description of vehicle damage and other types of personal property damage
The names and contact details of all parties involved
Cause of auto accident (debris on road, drunk driving, reckless driving, etc.)
Any arrests made or citations issued (DWI, DUI, speeding, etc.)
License plate numbers
Vehicle identification number
Driver’s license numbers
Insurance policy information
A diagram of the car crash site
Washington and New Jersey accident reports are available for $10.50 per copy.
In most cases, it can take ten to twenty business days before your report is available from the police department. If there is an ongoing investigation, the accident involved a fatality or significant property damage, an incident report may not be available for several weeks or months.
If you were involved in an automobile accident that a Washington State Trooper responded to, you must obtain a copy of your Washington accident report. A crash report is filed by the state trooper after they have investigated an auto accident. This report contains essential information that can help accident victims as they take steps to recover financial losses after an accident.
Filing an Insurance Claim
Traffic collision reports can also strengthen claims against insurance companies or a personal injury lawsuit if you were involved in an accident that was not your fault.Most law enforcement agencies will require accident victims to pick up their crash reports in person or wait for the report to arrive in the mail. This can be time-consuming and stressful for the accident victim, especially if they have been seriously injured in the accident and/or their vehicle was totaled in the crash.
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