The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has failed to make vehicle or traffic safety rules in at least 13 areas even though the law orders it to do so, according to the Associated Press. Advocates worry that the agency’s failure to act is...
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Highway fatalities surge despite reduced traffic
When the pandemic hit in 2020, Washington saw less-congested roadways as schools, businesses and other destinations shut down for safety reasons. The Federal Highway Administration says the number of miles traveled by motorists fell by 13% when compared to 2019....
News: Accident at I-405 and West Valley Highway closes one lane
SEATTLE, WA - A collision is currently blocking the right lane of northbound I-405 at West Valley Highway/181. WSDOT Traffic reported the incident at 7:01 p.m. There is no information on when the lanes will be cleared or if anyone was injured due to the accident. This...
News: State Route 18 closed after fatal Auburn car chase
AUBURN, WA - The driver of a stolen SUV was shot and killed by an unknown motorist following a chase on State Route 18 early Tuesday morning. According to King 5 News, the incident started near C Street SW shortly after midnight, when the driver of an unidentified...
News: Crash blocks most lanes of Northbound I-5 at Lakeview
SEATTLE, WA - A collision blocked all but one lane on Northbound I-5 on Wednesday evening. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation's Twitter feed, the crash occurred at Lakeview Boulevard around 7:10 p.m. A photo they shared shows major traffic...
News: Collision blocks off-ramp on I-5 in downtown Seattle
SEATTLE, WA - A crash blocked the Swift Avenue off-ramp on Northbound I-5 early Thursday morning. Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted that the accident occurred at around 7:15 a.m. No injuries have been reported yet. The cause of the crash is...
News: Multiple-vehicle collision blocks traffic on WA-512
PUYALLUP, WA - A multiple-vehicle collision was reported on Eastbound WA-512 at S Meridian early Thursday morning. According to the King 5 Traffic Map, the accident occurred at about 6:46 a.m. and blocked queuing traffic and the left-hand shoulder on Eastbound WA-512,...
News: Rollover accident on State Route 18 involves military truck
ISSAQUAH, WA - A military vehicle rolled over on its side on State Route 18 on Monday evening, blocking traffic in the area. According to KOMO News, the crash occurred west of Issaquah-Hobart Road and south of I-90 at around 7:40 p.m. Local authorities reported that...
News: Four-car crash blocks State Route 161 in Graham
GRAHAM, WA - A four-car crash blocked portions of State Route 161 on Monday evening. Washington State Patrol District 1 posted on Twitter that the accident occurred at 161's intersection with 260th Street E at around 5:38 p.m. All injuries sustained were non-life...