Regional Safety Trends

Over the last ten years, there has been a significant increase in deaths and serious injuries on the region's roadways and across all modes. Data further shows that traffic deaths in the central Puget Sound region disproportionately impact people of color.

To address this issue and help the region achieve Washington State's long-term goal of zero roadway deaths and serious injuries, PSRC is developing a Regional Safety Action Plan. Learn more.

Traffic Related Deaths & Serious Injuries, 2010-2022

Chart shows serious injuries and traffic related deaths from 2010 to 2022.
Source: Washington Traffic Safety Commission Coded Fatality Files (2022 Preliminary); Washington State Department of Transportation, Crash Data Division, Multi-Row Data Files

Percent Increase in Fatalities & Serious Injuries by Mode, 2012-2022

Chart shows percent increase in fatalities and serious injuries in the region by mode share.
Source: Washington State Department of Transportation, Crash Data Web Portal (9/12/2023)

Traffic Related Fatality Rates by Race/Ethnicity, 2021

Chart shows traffic related fatality rates by race/ethnicity in 2021. Traffic deaths disproportionately impact people of color.
Source: Washington Traffic Safety Commission Coded Fatality Files (2022 Preliminary); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year data Table B03002