Police Reports in Washington
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Updated forms in 2006. Electronic filing available in Seattle area
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Additional Notes
Updated code sheets from 2006
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Washington Police Traffic Collision Report (PTCR)
Official Report Forms
Form overview
Washington's crash report is officially called the Police Traffic Collision Report. The form's header identifies it as WA PAR Rev. 7/2006 (Sub 4/24/07). The Washington State Patrol maintains the form and instructs local police departments and sheriff's offices to use it for all reportable crashes involving injury, death or property damage above a statutory threshold. The form is four pages long with a supplemental sheet for commercial vehicles. Each field on the report corresponds to a code on an accompanying coding sheet. By using numeric codes for common variables—such as weather, road surface, vehicle type and contributing factors—Washington can upload the data into its statewide crash database and share it with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Section breakdown
Page 1 – Crash basics, driver and vehicle information
The first page of the PTCR provides a snapshot of the collision. At the top, the investigating officer records the date, time and location of the crash, including the street name, nearest cross street or milepost and the geographic coordinates. Spaces are provided to note whether the crash occurred within city limits or on a state highway, whether the roadway was part of a work zone and whether it took place at an intersection or driveway. The officer also selects codes to indicate weather and road conditions (clear, cloudy, rain, snow, dry, wet, icy) and the light conditions (daylight, dawn/dusk, dark with streetlights or dark without streetlights). A box labeled "Number of Units" records how many vehicles or non‑motorist units were involved in the crash. Page 1 also contains two mirrored sections for Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2, similar to Virginia's form but tailored to Washington's coding system. For each vehicle, the officer records the driver's name, address, driver's license number, date of birth and phone number. Additional fields note whether the driver was using a seat belt or helmet, the severity of any injuries, whether the driver was ejected, and whether the driver required extrication. The vehicle section captures the make, model, year, color, license plate number and state. Officers check boxes to indicate if the vehicle was towed or driven away and whether it was used for a commercial purpose (bus, taxi, police car). At the bottom of the page, there is space to list additional vehicles or non‑motorists if the crash involved more than two units. Each PTCR includes the investigating officer's name, badge number and agency, ensuring accountability and providing a contact for follow‑up questions.
Page 2 – Passengers, witnesses, diagram and narrative
The second page focuses on the people involved and the officer's description of the crash. The top half of the page lists passengers and witnesses. For each passenger, the officer records their name, contact information, seating position and injury status. Witnesses' names, addresses and phone numbers are also listed. This information is vital in legal disputes; witnesses can provide independent accounts of what happened, and their contact details allow attorneys to follow up. The officer notes whether each passenger or witness remained at the scene or left before the report was completed. The middle of page 2 features a crash diagram. Similar to Virginia's narrative page, this diagram shows the roadway layout, lanes, traffic control devices and the paths of the vehicles. Officers draw arrows indicating direction of travel and mark the point of impact. Adjacent to the diagram is a narrative section where the officer describes the sequence of events in plain language. The narrative includes information not captured by codes—such as driver statements, eyewitness observations or unusual circumstances (a deer running into the road, for example). Because the narrative is free‑form, it can reveal details that are critical for insurers and attorneys but might not fit neatly into coded fields.
Page 3 – Commercial vehicle and additional vehicle information
The third page of the PTCR is used when the crash involves a commercial vehicle or more than two vehicles. For commercial vehicles, officers record the vehicle configuration (single unit truck, tractor‑trailer, bus), cargo body type (van, flatbed, tanker) and whether hazardous materials were present. They also note the motor carrier's name, address, U.S. DOT number and phone number. For each additional vehicle beyond the first two, the officer enters the same information collected on page 1. This ensures that multi‑vehicle crashes are thoroughly documented and that commercial motor carriers can be held accountable under federal regulations. The bottom of page 3 provides space for additional non‑motorist units, such as pedestrians, bicyclists or other road users.
Page 4 and supplements – Additional pages if needed
Washington's PTCR system allows for supplemental pages. While the standard form ends at page 3, officers may attach additional sheets to document more vehicles, passengers or narrative details. For example, a separate commercial vehicle supplemental form collects detailed information about cargo weight, route numbers and driver's hours of service. Another supplemental form may be used for collisions involving pedestrians or cyclists, recording their actions and contributing circumstances. Each supplemental page references the original report number to maintain continuity.
Codes and coding sheet
Like many states, Washington uses a coding sheet to translate descriptive information into numeric codes. The codes on page 1 describe weather, road surface, light conditions, traffic control devices and the manner of collision. For example, code 01 might represent "clear weather," code 02 "cloudy," and code 03 "rain." Page 2 codes describe injury severity and occupant seating positions. Commercial vehicle codes on page 3 differentiate between tractor‑semi‑trailers, double trailers and buses. Using codes instead of free text allows the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to analyze thousands of crashes quickly and consistently, identifying trends such as increases in distracted driving or collisions in work zones.
Use cases
Law enforcement and crash analysis
Washington law enforcement agencies rely on the PTCR to reconstruct collisions and determine fault. The form's structured fields ensure that officers collect the same data every time, enabling supervisors and reconstruction specialists to verify the accuracy of the report. Codes for driver behavior, weather and road conditions help investigators identify contributing factors. The narrative and diagram provide context that can support criminal charges, such as vehicular assault or driving under the influence. By aggregating PTCR data, traffic enforcement units can pinpoint areas with high crash rates and direct patrols accordingly.
Insurance and claims processing
Insurance companies use the PTCR to evaluate claims and assign liability. Page 1's driver and vehicle sections provide objective facts about the parties involved, while page 2's narrative may reveal admission of fault or statements that clarify the sequence of events. The injury information helps insurers assess medical claims, and the vehicle damage descriptions support estimates for repairs. Because the report lists each party's insurance company and policy number, insurers can quickly contact one another to resolve claims. If a commercial vehicle is involved, page 3 ensures that the motor carrier's insurance is properly identified.
Transportation planning and safety programs
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission analyze PTCR data to improve road safety. By examining patterns in the manner of collision, first harmful event and contributing factors, researchers can identify problem locations and target countermeasures. For example, a high incidence of rear‑end collisions at a particular intersection might prompt signal timing adjustments or installation of advance warning signs. Work zone codes help planners evaluate whether temporary traffic control devices are effective. Weather and road surface codes enable forecasting of crash risks during winter storms, informing de‑icing and snow‑removal operations.
Legal proceedings
Attorneys representing crash victims or defending drivers use the PTCR as foundational evidence. The form's narrative and diagram provide contemporaneous accounts of the crash that can be persuasive in court. Codes indicating driver impairment, distracted driving or failure to yield can support negligence claims. Conversely, defense attorneys scrutinize the report for inaccuracies or missing information that could reduce liability. In multi‑vehicle or commercial vehicle crashes, page 3 ensures that all parties are identified, preventing defendants from escaping accountability.
Public health and research
Public health researchers study PTCR data to understand injury patterns and evaluate safety interventions. The form's injury codes classify severity and describe the mechanism of injury (e.g., ejection, seat belt use, airbag deployment). Researchers can correlate these codes with hospital data to assess the effectiveness of seat belts, child restraints and vehicle safety features. Data on pedestrian and cyclist crashes inform initiatives like Safe Routes to School and the design of protected bike lanes. Because the PTCR uses standardized codes, researchers can compare Washington's data with national databases.
Conclusion
The Washington Police Traffic Collision Report (PTCR) exemplifies the importance of standardized police reports and crash reports. By capturing uniform data on crash circumstances, vehicle and driver information, injuries and environmental conditions, the form supports a broad range of users: law enforcement officers reconstruct collisions, insurers evaluate claims fairly, engineers design safer roads, attorneys litigate complex cases and researchers identify trends to guide public policy. The PTCR's coding system converts real‑world events into analyzable data, enabling Washington to make evidence‑based decisions that save lives and reduce injuries. In a state with diverse terrain and weather, this consistency is essential for protecting drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.
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Seattle
County: King
Population: 3.555.253
ZIP Codes: 98109, 98108, 98105...
Spokane
County: Spokane
Population: 458.988
ZIP Codes: 99201, 99203, 99202...
Kennewick
County: Benton
Population: 260.091
ZIP Codes: 99337, 99336, 99338
Bremerton
County: Kitsap
Population: 228.576
ZIP Codes: 98312, 98314, 98310...
Tacoma
County: Pierce
Population: 220.482
ZIP Codes: 98422, 98403, 98404...
Olympia
County: Thurston
Population: 215.677
ZIP Codes: 98502, 98501, 98506...
Vancouver
County: Clark
Population: 192.696
ZIP Codes: 98684, 98664, 98665...
Marysville
County: Snohomish
Population: 168.664
ZIP Codes: 98271, 98270
Bellevue
County: King
Population: 151.199
ZIP Codes: 98004, 98005, 98006...
Yakima
County: Yakima
Population: 134.003
ZIP Codes: 98901, 98903, 98902...
Bellingham
County: Whatcom
Population: 128.737
ZIP Codes: 98225, 98226, 98229...
Everett
County: Snohomish
Population: 111.083
ZIP Codes: 98207, 98204, 98203...
Spokane Valley
County: Spokane
Population: 105.460
ZIP Codes: 99206, 99016, 99212...
Federal Way
County: King
Population: 99.232
ZIP Codes: 98023, 98003, 98063...
Kirkland
County: King
Population: 91.614
ZIP Codes: 98039, 98033, 98034...
South Hill
County: Pierce
Population: 68.161
ZIP Codes: 98374, 98375, 98373
Mount Vernon
County: Skagit
Population: 66.704
ZIP Codes: 98274, 98273
Sammamish
County: King
Population: 66.375
ZIP Codes: 98029, 98075, 98074
Lakewood
County: Pierce
Population: 63.034
ZIP Codes: 98499, 98498, 98496...
Shoreline
County: King
Population: 59.280
ZIP Codes: 98155, 98177, 98133...
Lacey
County: Thurston
Population: 57.088
ZIP Codes: 98513, 98516, 98503...
Puyallup
County: Pierce
Population: 42.642
ZIP Codes: 98374, 98371, 98372...
Lynnwood
County: Snohomish
Population: 40.953
ZIP Codes: 98037, 98036, 98046
Parkland
County: Pierce
Population: 39.174
ZIP Codes: 98444, 98445, 98447
University Place
County: Pierce
Population: 34.850
ZIP Codes: 98466, 98467, 98464
Tumwater
County: Thurston
Population: 26.519
ZIP Codes: 98501, 98512, 98511
Mill Creek East
County: Snohomish
Population: 25.461
ZIP Codes: 98012
Bainbridge Island
County: Kitsap
Population: 24.607
ZIP Codes: 98110, 98061
Frederickson
County: Pierce
Population: 24.219
ZIP Codes: 98387, 98375, 98446
North Lynnwood
County: Snohomish
Population: 23.653
ZIP Codes: 98087, 98037
Union Hill-Novelty Hill
County: King
Population: 23.272
ZIP Codes: 98053, 98077
Cottage Lake
County: King
Population: 23.170
ZIP Codes: 98072, 98077
Martha Lake
County: Snohomish
Population: 22.740
ZIP Codes: 98087, 98037, 98012...
Silver Firs
County: Snohomish
Population: 21.796
ZIP Codes: 98296, 98012, 98208
Tukwila
County: King
Population: 21.479
ZIP Codes: 98108, 98178, 98168...
Mountlake Terrace
County: Snohomish
Population: 21.419
ZIP Codes: 98043
Silverdale
County: Kitsap
Population: 21.046
ZIP Codes: 98311, 98383, 98370
Bothell West
County: Snohomish
Population: 21.014
ZIP Codes: 98021, 98036, 98012
Mill Creek
County: Snohomish
Population: 20.846
ZIP Codes: 98012, 98082
Port Angeles
County: Clallam
Population: 20.087
ZIP Codes: 98363, 98362
Salmon Creek
County: Clark
Population: 19.594
ZIP Codes: 98686, 98685
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
County: King
Population: 17.577
ZIP Codes: 98178
West Richland
County: Benton
Population: 17.126
ZIP Codes: 99320, 99353
Port Orchard
County: Kitsap
Population: 16.398
ZIP Codes: 98366, 98367
Lake Stickney
County: Snohomish
Population: 15.514
ZIP Codes: 98087, 98204
White Center
County: King
Population: 15.017
ZIP Codes: 98106, 98146, 98168
Bothell East
County: Snohomish
Population: 14.487
ZIP Codes: 98021, 98012
East Wenatchee
County: Douglas
Population: 14.114
ZIP Codes: 98802
Lake Forest Park
County: King
Population: 13.356
ZIP Codes: 98155
Lakeland South
County: King
Population: 12.869
ZIP Codes: 98001, 98003
Liberty Lake
County: Spokane
Population: 12.435
ZIP Codes: 99019, 99016
East Renton Highlands
County: King
Population: 12.241
ZIP Codes: 98027, 98059, 98038
Prairie Ridge
County: Pierce
Population: 12.054
ZIP Codes: 98391, 98385
Maltby
County: Snohomish
Population: 10.859
ZIP Codes: 98021, 98296, 98072...
Airway Heights
County: Spokane
Population: 10.766
ZIP Codes: 99224, 99001
Lake Morton-Berrydale
County: King
Population: 10.591
ZIP Codes: 98092, 98042
Port Townsend
County: Jefferson
Population: 10.290
ZIP Codes: 98368
Alderwood Manor
County: Snohomish
Population: 10.168
ZIP Codes: 98036
Picnic Point
County: Snohomish
Population: 9.833
ZIP Codes: 98026, 98087
College Place
County: Walla Walla
Population: 9.828
ZIP Codes: 99324, 99362
Terrace Heights
County: Yakima
Population: 9.480
ZIP Codes: 98901
Barberton
County: Clark
Population: 8.213
ZIP Codes: 98662, 98686, 98666...
Clarkston Heights-Vineland
County: Asotin
Population: 7.144
ZIP Codes: 99403
Clover Creek
County: Pierce
Population: 7.128
ZIP Codes: 98445, 98446
Ocean Shores
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 7.076
ZIP Codes: 98569
Tanglewilde
County: Thurston
Population: 6.822
ZIP Codes: 98516, 98503
North Fort Lewis
County: Pierce
Population: 5.990
ZIP Codes: 98433
Country Homes
County: Spokane
Population: 5.979
ZIP Codes: 99208, 99251, 99218
Lake Goodwin
County: Snohomish
Population: 5.682
ZIP Codes: 98223, 98292, 98271
West Clarkston-Highland
County: Asotin
Population: 5.678
ZIP Codes: 99403
Tracyton
County: Kitsap
Population: 5.658
ZIP Codes: 98310, 98311, 98393
East Port Orchard
County: Kitsap
Population: 5.581
ZIP Codes: 98366
Otis Orchards-East Farms
County: Spokane
Population: 5.486
ZIP Codes: 99025, 99027
Town and Country
County: Spokane
Population: 5.398
ZIP Codes: 99208
Chain Lake
County: Snohomish
Population: 4.989
ZIP Codes: 98290, 98272
Prairie Heights
County: Pierce
Population: 4.817
ZIP Codes: 98321
Moses Lake North
County: Grant
Population: 4.693
ZIP Codes: 98837
Longview Heights
County: Cowlitz
Population: 4.403
ZIP Codes: 98632
Boulevard Park
County: King
Population: 4.334
ZIP Codes: 98108, 98168
Grand Mound
County: Thurston
Population: 3.711
ZIP Codes: 98579, 98531
Port Hadlock-Irondale
County: Jefferson
Population: 3.695
ZIP Codes: 98325, 98368, 98339
Maple Heights-Lake Desire
County: King
Population: 3.694
ZIP Codes: 98058
Key Center
County: Pierce
Population: 3.619
ZIP Codes: 98349, 98329, 98394...
Marietta-Alderwood
County: Whatcom
Population: 3.569
ZIP Codes: 98225, 98226
Canyon Creek
County: Snohomish
Population: 3.556
ZIP Codes: 98223, 98252
Indianola
County: Kitsap
Population: 3.517
ZIP Codes: 98342, 98346, 98370
Clearview
County: Snohomish
Population: 3.508
ZIP Codes: 98296, 98072, 98012
Lake Cassidy
County: Snohomish
Population: 3.337
ZIP Codes: 98258, 98270
Central Park
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 3.203
ZIP Codes: 98520
High Bridge
County: Snohomish
Population: 3.147
ZIP Codes: 98296, 98272
Port Angeles East
County: Clallam
Population: 3.035
ZIP Codes: 98362
Arlington Heights
County: Snohomish
Population: 2.990
ZIP Codes: 98223
Alderton
County: Pierce
Population: 2.857
ZIP Codes: 98390, 98391, 98374...
Peaceful Valley
County: Whatcom
Population: 2.661
ZIP Codes: 98266
Brush Prairie
County: Clark
Population: 2.563
ZIP Codes: 98606, 98662
Cosmopolis
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 2.301
ZIP Codes: 98520, 98563, 98537
Whidbey Island Station
County: Island
Population: 2.284
ZIP Codes: 98277, 98278
Walla Walla East
County: Walla Walla
Population: 2.264
ZIP Codes: 99362
Shadow Lake
County: King
Population: 2.221
ZIP Codes: 98058, 98038, 98042
Southworth
County: Kitsap
Population: 2.109
ZIP Codes: 98366, 98384, 98386
Monroe North
County: Snohomish
Population: 2.069
ZIP Codes: 98290, 98272
Beacon Hill
County: Cowlitz
Population: 1.978
ZIP Codes: 98626, 98632
South Creek
County: Pierce
Population: 1.885
ZIP Codes: 98580, 98387, 98338
Stansberry Lake
County: Pierce
Population: 1.574
ZIP Codes: 98329
Fife Heights
County: Pierce
Population: 1.508
ZIP Codes: 98422, 98424
Lake Marcel-Stillwater
County: King
Population: 1.463
ZIP Codes: 98014
Dallesport
County: Klickitat
Population: 1.434
ZIP Codes: 98617, 98635
Anderson Island
County: Pierce
Population: 1.341
ZIP Codes: 98303
North Bonneville
County: Skamania
Population: 1.151
ZIP Codes: 98648, 98639
South Wenatchee
County: Chelan
Population: 1.083
ZIP Codes: 98801
Lake Bosworth
County: Snohomish
Population: 980
ZIP Codes: 98290, 98252
South Cle Elum
County: Kittitas
Population: 707
ZIP Codes: 98943, 98922
Port Gamble Tribal Community
County: Kitsap
Population: 614
ZIP Codes: 98346
Nisqually Indian Community
County: Thurston
Population: 513
ZIP Codes: 98513
Copalis Beach
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 442
ZIP Codes: 98535, 98536
Aberdeen Gardens
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 406
ZIP Codes: 98520
Cohassett Beach
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 404
ZIP Codes: 98595
Snoqualmie Pass
County: Kittitas
Population: 354
ZIP Codes: 98068
Nespelem Community
County: Okanogan
Population: 322
ZIP Codes: 99155
Skamokawa Valley
County: Wahkiakum
Population: 311
ZIP Codes: 98647, 98612
Beaux Arts Village
County: King
Population: 294
ZIP Codes: 98004
Metaline Falls
County: Pend Oreille
Population: 288
ZIP Codes: 99153
Lower Elochoman
County: Wahkiakum
Population: 235
ZIP Codes: 98612
Humptulips
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 194
ZIP Codes: 98552, 98550
Upper Elochoman
County: Wahkiakum
Population: 94
ZIP Codes: 98612
Qui-nai-elt Village
County: Grays Harbor
Population: 83
ZIP Codes: 98587
Northwest Stanwood
County: Snohomish
Population: 75
ZIP Codes: 98292
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