WA Rail Crash Data

2015-2024

These numbers show crashes that happened at highway-rail crossings and on railroad property. The data may change as investigations continue. 

Washington State Rail Crash Data 2015 through 2024
Year Crossing Collisions Crossing Injuries Crossing Fatalities Trespass Fatalities
2024 75 8 10 21
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

Notes: Crossing collisions include incidents that cause property damage, injuries, or deaths. Starting in 2016, Link Light Rail trespass deaths are counted. Starting in 2023, Link Light Rail crossing crashes, injuries, and deaths are also counted.