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Washington in 2013
Deaths 436Fatal crashes 401Per 100,000 6.3US deaths 32,893
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 2013.
In 2013, 436 people died in 401 fatal crashes in Washington, 6.3 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2012 (438) and 2013 (436).
Washington accounted for 1.3% of the 32,893 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
37.2% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Monday was the most common day.
Compared with 2012 and the nation
| Measure | Washington 2013 | Washington 2012 | United States 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 436 | 438 | 32,893 |
| Fatal crashes | 401 | 403 | 30,202 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.3 | 6.3 | 10.4 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 35% | 30% |
Counties in 2013
Every county with a fatal crash in 2013, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 33 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 77 | 80 | 3.4 | 1,260 |
| Pierce County | 39 | 42 | 4.5 | 794 |
| Spokane County | 32 | 36 | 6.5 | 432 |
| Snohomish County | 30 | 32 | 3.7 | 474 |
| Yakima County | 23 | 24 | 9.3 | 405 |
| Grant County | 17 | 24 | 22.9 | 208 |
| Clark County | 18 | 20 | 3.8 | 324 |
| Whatcom County | 16 | 18 | 7.7 | 150 |
| Cowlitz County | 14 | 14 | 12.3 | 125 |
| Thurston County | 13 | 14 | 4.6 | 219 |
| Mason County | 10 | 12 | 17.2 | 115 |
| Skagit County | 9 | 10 | 7.5 | 150 |
| Benton County | 8 | 9 | 4.1 | 177 |
| Kitsap County | 7 | 8 | 2.8 | 177 |
| Klickitat County | 6 | 8 | 33.2 | 34 |
| Chelan County | 7 | 7 | 8.6 | 71 |
| Grays Harbor County | 7 | 7 | 9.0 | 92 |
| Okanogan County | 6 | 7 | 15.6 | 86 |
| Stevens County | 6 | 7 | 14.3 | 68 |
| Clallam County | 6 | 6 | 7.7 | 66 |
| Franklin County | 6 | 6 | 5.9 | 81 |
| Island County | 6 | 6 | 6.9 | 66 |
| Adams County | 5 | 5 | 23.8 | 75 |
| Pend Oreille County | 5 | 5 | 34.9 | 28 |
| Lewis County | 4 | 5 | 5.7 | 113 |
| Ferry County | 4 | 4 | 53.0 | 25 |
| Walla Walla County | 4 | 4 | 6.4 | 51 |
| Whitman County | 4 | 4 | 8.3 | 43 |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 3 | 8.8 | 54 |
| Kittitas County | 3 | 3 | 6.2 | 106 |
| Pacific County | 3 | 3 | 12.4 | 28 |
| Douglas County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 41 |
| Lincoln County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 39 |
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 2013?
436 people in 401 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2013 file, or 6.3 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Washington had the most crash deaths in 2013?
King County with 80 deaths in 77 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2013 compare with 2012 in Washington?
436 deaths against 438 in 2012 (0%). Nationally the 2013 total was 32,893.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2013 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.