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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Tukwila, WA recorded 34 traffic deaths in 31 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 32.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 99/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 99% of ranked US cities (#1 of 55 in Washington, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Tukwila, Washington?
Tukwila has a Road Danger Score of 99/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 31 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 34 people — 32.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Tukwila ranks #1 out of 55 ranked cities in Washington and #12 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 99% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Tukwila's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 39% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Tukwila fell 53% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Tukwila’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 31 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Tukwila | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 12 | 38.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 12 | 38.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 19.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 18 | 58.1% | 49.8% |
Tukwila Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Tukwila, Washington from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Tukwila, Washington?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Tukwila recorded 31 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 34 traffic deaths — an average of 6.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Tukwila?
Tukwila has a Road Danger Score of 99/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 99% of ranked US cities. The city averages 32.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Tukwila?
Of Tukwila's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 39% involved a drinking driver, 39% involved speeding, 19% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 58% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Tukwila each year?
An average of 6.8 people per year died in car accidents in Tukwila over the most recent five-year period (34 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Tukwila more dangerous than in other Washington cities?
Tukwila ranks #1 of 55 ranked Washington cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #12 of 2,153 nationally.