Fatal Crash Data

US 101 in Washington: fatal crashes

From 2015 to 2024, 97 fatal crashes on US 101 in Washington killed 109 people, the 5th most of any numbered road in Washington. In 2024 there were 13 fatal crashes and 15 deaths on the road.

An US route running through 6 counties of Washington. All fatal crashes in Washington.

Deaths on US 101 in Washington by year

10201620182020202220242019: 162024: 15
YearFatal crashesDeaths
20241315
20231415
20221314
2021912
2020910
20191416
201844
201767
2016910
201566

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Where on US 101 in Washington: the counties with the most fatal crashes

Clallam County County had the most fatal crashes on US 101 from 2015 to 2024: 27, with 29 deaths. Clallam, Mason and Jefferson counties together held 69% of fatal crashes in US 101 in Washington from 2015 to 2024; the 6 listed held 100%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.

County20242015 to 2024Deaths
1Clallam County32729
2Mason County32529
3Jefferson County21518
4Grays Harbor County21416
5Pacific County11011
6Thurston County266

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

When fatal crashes happen on US 101 in Washington

Too few crashes to name a heaviest slot. The grid shows the shares; a share is only given over 20 crashes.

Share of fatal crashes in US 101 in Washington by weekday and time of day, 2015 to 2024, in percent
Midnight to 44 to 8 am8 to noonNoon to 44 to 8 pm8 to midnight
Sun3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes2.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes7.2 percent, 7 fatal crashes2.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes
Mon0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes2.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Tue2.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes5.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes2.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Wed0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes5.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes5.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes4.1 percent, 4 fatal crashes
Thu1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Fri0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes6.2 percent, 6 fatal crashes5.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes3.1 percent, 3 fatal crashes4.1 percent, 4 fatal crashes
Sat4.1 percent, 4 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes4.1 percent, 4 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes1.0 percent, 1 fatal crashes

By hour

By month

  • Jan9.3%
  • Feb8.2%
  • Mar5.2%
  • Apr5.2%
  • May5.2%
  • Jun6.2%
  • Jul15.5%
  • Aug9.3%
  • Sep10.3%
  • Oct11.3%
  • Nov7.2%
  • Dec7.2%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

What fatal crashes on US 101 in Washington first hit

The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 50%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 24%, a pedestrian in 16%, a rollover in 8.2%.

First harmful eventFatal crashesShare
Collision with another vehicle4850%
Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch)2324%
Pedestrian1516%
Rollover88.2%
Other33.1%
Cyclist00.0%
Parked vehicle00.0%
Not reported00.0%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

How fatal crashes on US 101 in Washington compare with the state

A drinking driver was recorded in 35% of fatal crashes in US 101 in Washington from 2015 to 2024, above the Washington share of 31%; speeding in 22%, below the Washington share of 31%; a hit-and-run in 6.2%, about the Washington share; 27% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, below the Washington share of 40%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Washington. A share is only given over 20 crashes.

US 101Washington
On rural stretches75%42%above the Washington share
At or near an intersection24%26%below the Washington share
In the dark, road unlit21%24%below the Washington share
A drinking driver35%31%above the Washington share
Speeding22%31%below the Washington share
Occupants killed unbelted27%40%below the Washington share
Hit-and-run6.2%6.3%about the same as the Washington share
A motorcycle involved12%17%below the Washington share
Pedestrians among the dead15%18%below the Washington share

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Questions about fatal crashes in US 101 in Washington

How many fatal crashes have there been on US 101 in Washington?
97 fatal crashes killed 109 people on US 101 in Washington from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 13 fatal crashes and 15 deaths.
Where on US 101 in Washington do the most fatal crashes happen?
Clallam County had the most fatal crashes on US 101 from 2015 to 2024: 27, with 29 deaths. Mason County was second with 25.

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Where the US 101 numbers come from

Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as US 101 in Washington. Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.