US 2 in Washington: fatal crashes
From 2015 to 2024, 117 fatal crashes on US 2 in Washington killed 131 people, the 4th most of any numbered road in Washington. In 2024 there were 21 fatal crashes and 23 deaths on the road.
An US route running through 8 counties of Washington. All fatal crashes in Washington.
Deaths on US 2 in Washington by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | 23 |
| 2023 | 15 | 17 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 |
| 2018 | 16 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 14 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where on US 2 in Washington: the counties with the most fatal crashes
Spokane County County had the most fatal crashes on US 2 from 2015 to 2024: 55, with 59 deaths. Spokane, Snohomish and Chelan counties together held 79% of fatal crashes in US 2 in Washington from 2015 to 2024; the 6 listed held 96%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane County | 13 | 55 | 59 |
| 2 | Snohomish County | 4 | 26 | 29 |
| 3 | Chelan County | 1 | 12 | 14 |
| 4 | King County | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 5 | Lincoln County | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 6 | Pend Oreille County | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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 2 in Washington
Too few crashes to name a heaviest slot. The grid shows the shares; a share is only given over 20 crashes.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4.3 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 4.3 percent, 5 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 4.3 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 4.3 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 5.1 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 7.7 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 3.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.9 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 6.8 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.7%
- Feb10.3%
- Mar4.3%
- Apr4.3%
- May7.7%
- Jun7.7%
- Jul8.5%
- Aug14.5%
- Sep10.3%
- Oct8.5%
- Nov5.1%
- Dec11.1%
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 2 in Washington first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 46%; a pedestrian in 24%, a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 11%, a rollover in 8.5%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 54 | 46% |
| Pedestrian | 28 | 24% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 13 | 11% |
| Rollover | 10 | 8.5% |
| Other | 7 | 6.0% |
| Cyclist | 5 | 4.3% |
| Parked vehicle | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
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 2 in Washington compare with the state
A drinking driver was recorded in 30% of fatal crashes in US 2 in Washington from 2015 to 2024, below the Washington share of 31%; speeding in 20%, below the Washington share of 31%; a hit-and-run in 2.6%, below the Washington share of 6.3%; 31% 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 2 | Washington | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 48% | 42% | above the Washington share |
| At or near an intersection | 26% | 26% | about the same as the Washington share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 28% | 24% | above the Washington share |
| A drinking driver | 30% | 31% | below the Washington share |
| Speeding | 20% | 31% | below the Washington share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 31% | 40% | below the Washington share |
| Hit-and-run | 2.6% | 6.3% | below the Washington share |
| A motorcycle involved | 21% | 17% | above the Washington share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 22% | 18% | above 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 2 in Washington
- How many fatal crashes have there been on US 2 in Washington?
- 117 fatal crashes killed 131 people on US 2 in Washington from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 21 fatal crashes and 23 deaths.
- Where on US 2 in Washington do the most fatal crashes happen?
- Spokane County had the most fatal crashes on US 2 from 2015 to 2024: 55, with 59 deaths. Snohomish County was second with 26.
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All fatal crashes in Washington, with every road ranked.
Where the US 2 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as US 2 in Washington (filed under 3 spellings, such as "US-2", "US-2 CO BROWNE", "US-2 LX00851"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.