To Request Collision Data

If you would like to request collision data (pursuant to Public Information Release of Collision Data Policy Statement P 2021.00)(pdf 492 kb), complete the Request for Collision Data form below. You may complete the report online (See Instructions below), then print it and mail or fax it to:

WSDOT
Collision Data and Analysis Branch
PO Box 47381
Olympia, WA 98504-7381
Fax: (360) 570-2449

What information about collisions is available?

The collision data includes:

• Collision location
• Date and time
• Severity of the collision
• Weather, light and other environmental conditions
• Restraint usage, sobriety and other behavorial factors
  
  Normally this information is furnished in a computer printout that shows these items for each reported collision that meets your request.

Are there any restrictions on the use of this collision data?

Under Section 409 of Title 23 of the United States Code, any collision data furnished is prohibited from use in any litigation against state, tribal or local government that involves the location(s) mentioned in the collision data.

Do you have collision records for all roads?

Yes. WSDOT maintains records for collisions on all public roadways in the state. This includes Interstate highways, US highways, State highways, county roads and city streets.

Who can request collision data?

There are no restrictions on who can request the data.

How far back in time do your records cover?

Records for collisions occuring on Interstate, US or State highways are available from 1993 to present, while data for county road and city street collisions are available from 2001 to the present.

What information do you need from me in order to fill a request?

Please provide as much information as possible describing the location for which you want the collision data. This could be a specific intersection or stretch of roadway, or a larger area, such as all collisions within a city or county. In addition, if there are any special factors you wish to use to limit the search, such as only collisions involving alcohol, these factors need to be included in your request. Finally, please provide your complete address and phone number so that we may contact you if we need additional clarification to fulfill your request.

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