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Washington in 2005
Deaths 649Fatal crashes 580Per 100,000 10.4US deaths 43,510
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2005.
In 2005, 649 people died in 580 fatal crashes in Washington, 10.4 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.7 nationally.
The death toll rose 14% from 567 in 2004 to 649 in 2005.
Washington accounted for 1.5% of the 43,510 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
46.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2004 and the nation
| Measure | Washington 2005 | Washington 2004 | United States 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 649 | 567 | 43,510 |
| Fatal crashes | 580 | 509 | 39,252 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 10.4 | 9.2 | 14.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 46% | 43% | 35% |
Counties in 2005
Every county with a fatal crash in 2005, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 36 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 122 | 130 | 5.6 | 1,260 |
| Snohomish County | 52 | 57 | 6.6 | 474 |
| Pierce County | 49 | 54 | 5.7 | 794 |
| Yakima County | 42 | 46 | 17.8 | 405 |
| Spokane County | 28 | 34 | 6.1 | 432 |
| Clark County | 30 | 32 | 6.1 | 324 |
| Thurston County | 24 | 26 | 8.6 | 219 |
| Kitsap County | 23 | 23 | 8.2 | 177 |
| Skagit County | 20 | 22 | 16.6 | 150 |
| Whatcom County | 16 | 21 | 8.9 | 150 |
| Grant County | 14 | 18 | 17.2 | 208 |
| Grays Harbor County | 15 | 16 | 20.5 | 92 |
| Benton County | 10 | 15 | 6.9 | 177 |
| Mason County | 13 | 14 | 20.1 | 115 |
| Lewis County | 11 | 14 | 16.1 | 113 |
| Kittitas County | 10 | 13 | 27.0 | 106 |
| Okanogan County | 10 | 11 | 24.5 | 86 |
| Cowlitz County | 9 | 10 | 8.8 | 125 |
| Clallam County | 8 | 10 | 12.8 | 66 |
| Adams County | 6 | 10 | 47.5 | 75 |
| Ferry County | 8 | 8 | 106.1 | 25 |
| Island County | 8 | 8 | 9.3 | 66 |
| Douglas County | 5 | 7 | 15.3 | 41 |
| Jefferson County | 5 | 5 | 14.7 | 54 |
| Pacific County | 5 | 5 | 20.6 | 28 |
| Stevens County | 5 | 5 | 10.2 | 68 |
| Walla Walla County | 5 | 5 | 8.1 | 51 |
| Whitman County | 5 | 5 | 10.3 | 43 |
| Wahkiakum County | 1–2 | 5 | 104.2 | 6 |
| Chelan County | 4 | 4 | 4.9 | 71 |
| Klickitat County | 4 | 4 | 16.6 | 34 |
| Lincoln County | 4 | 4 | 33.7 | 39 |
| Franklin County | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 81 |
| Skamania County | 3 | 3 | 23.7 | 37 |
| Asotin County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| San Juan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Washington in 2005?
649 people in 580 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2005 file, or 10.4 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Washington had the most crash deaths in 2005?
King County with 130 deaths in 122 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2005 compare with 2004 in Washington?
649 deaths against 567 in 2004 (+14%). Nationally the 2005 total was 43,510.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2005 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.