In Snohomish County, pedestrian fatalities continue a troublesome trend

EVERETT — Despite increased effort to improve traffic safety, it can be dangerous for a pedestrian to co-exist with motorists in Snohomish County.

Depending on where you walk in the county, statistics show pedestrian deaths show little sign of declining. In 2024, there were 13 pedestrian fatalities in the county, continuing roughly the same trend since 2018.

In Everett, the rate of crashes involving pedestrians has increased since 2020.

In 2024, seven of Everett’s 14 traffic fatalities involved pedestrians, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

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