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WA Rail Crash Stats

2011-2023

These statistics are for crashes that occurred at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights-of-way. Data is subject to change based on ongoing investigations. 

Year Crossing Collisions Crossing Injuries Crossing Fatalities Trespass Fatalities
2023 51 20 2 24
2022 42 5 1 25
2021 40 11 4 28
2020 45 7 5 20
2019 41 9 8 15
​2018 ​39 11 7 17​
​2017 ​47 ​5 13 ​21
2016 40​ 13​ ​7 ​8
2015 ​37 ​7 ​5 ​23
2014 35 10 5 9
2013 20 10 4 17
2012 33 18 2 10
2011 29 4 8 22
Notes: Crossing Collisions include property damage, injury, and fatality incidents. As of 2016, Link Light Rail trespass fatalities are included. As of 2023, Link Light Rail crossing collision, crossing injury, and crossing fatality incidents are included.