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Washington in 2014
Deaths 462Fatal crashes 429Per 100,000 6.5US deaths 32,744
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 2014.
In 2014, 462 people died in 429 fatal crashes in Washington, 6.5 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.3 nationally.
The death toll rose 6% from 436 in 2013 to 462 in 2014.
Washington accounted for 1.4% of the 32,744 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
33.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2013 and the nation
| Measure | Washington 2014 | Washington 2013 | United States 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 462 | 436 | 32,744 |
| Fatal crashes | 429 | 401 | 30,056 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.5 | 6.3 | 10.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 34% | 37% | 29% |
Counties in 2014
Every county with a fatal crash in 2014, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 35 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | 77 | 83 | 3.5 | 1,260 |
| Pierce County | 47 | 48 | 5.1 | 794 |
| Yakima County | 33 | 35 | 13.5 | 405 |
| Clark County | 32 | 35 | 6.6 | 324 |
| Snohomish County | 31 | 33 | 3.8 | 474 |
| Spokane County | 29 | 29 | 5.2 | 432 |
| Kitsap County | 16 | 16 | 5.7 | 177 |
| Thurston County | 15 | 15 | 5.0 | 219 |
| Whatcom County | 14 | 15 | 6.4 | 150 |
| Grant County | 10 | 13 | 12.4 | 208 |
| Skagit County | 9 | 11 | 8.3 | 150 |
| Walla Walla County | 9 | 11 | 17.7 | 51 |
| Stevens County | 10 | 10 | 20.4 | 68 |
| Benton County | 9 | 10 | 4.6 | 177 |
| Okanogan County | 9 | 9 | 20.0 | 86 |
| Cowlitz County | 7 | 9 | 7.9 | 125 |
| Chelan County | 7 | 8 | 9.8 | 71 |
| Mason County | 7 | 8 | 11.5 | 115 |
| Adams County | 6 | 8 | 38.0 | 75 |
| Douglas County | 6 | 7 | 15.3 | 41 |
| Franklin County | 6 | 6 | 5.9 | 81 |
| Lewis County | 6 | 6 | 6.9 | 113 |
| Clallam County | 4 | 4 | 5.1 | 66 |
| Grays Harbor County | 4 | 4 | 5.1 | 92 |
| Pend Oreille County | 4 | 4 | 27.9 | 28 |
| Skamania County | 4 | 4 | 31.6 | 37 |
| Klickitat County | 3 | 4 | 16.6 | 34 |
| Whitman County | 3 | 4 | 8.3 | 43 |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 3 | 8.8 | 54 |
| Kittitas County | 3 | 3 | 6.2 | 106 |
| Lincoln County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 39 |
| Garfield County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 8 |
| Ferry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 25 |
| Island County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 66 |
| 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 2014?
462 people in 429 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2014 file, or 6.5 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Washington had the most crash deaths in 2014?
King County with 83 deaths in 77 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2014 compare with 2013 in Washington?
462 deaths against 436 in 2013 (+6%). Nationally the 2014 total was 32,744.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2014 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.