Current I-5 Washington Traffic Conditions
| Length | 276mi (Exit 1a to Exit 276) |
| Normal Travel Time | 4 hours 14 mins |
| Current Travel Time | 5 hours 5 mins |
| Expected Delay | 51 minutes |
| Weather |
I-5 Washington Live Traffic Cams
Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter
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6 hours ago
wsdot_trafficOn the I-5 southbound collector-distributor off-ramp to I-90 (MP 165) there is a collision blocking the ramp.
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9 hours ago
wsdot_trafficOn the I-5 northbound off-ramp to SR 599 (MP 156) there is a collision blocking the right lane.
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9 hours ago
wsdot_trafficOn I-5 northbound just north of SR 520 (MP 168) there is a collision blocking the right lane.
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10 hours ago
wsdot_trafficCleared 8:44 PM : On I-5 southbound just south of James St (MP 166) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the HOV lane.
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12 hours ago
wsdot_trafficOn the I-5 northbound off-ramp to 88th St NE (MP 201) there is a disabled vehicle partially blocking the ramp.
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13 hours ago
wsdot_trafficUpdate 6:34 PM : On I-5 southbound just south of NE 45th St (MP 169) there is a collision blocking the left lane.
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14 hours ago
wsdot_trafficOn I-5 northbound just south of 220th St SW (MP 179) there is a collision blocking the left lane.
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14 hours ago
wsdot_trafficOn I-5 northbound at SR 599 (MP 156) there is a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane.
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15 hours ago
wsdot_trafficCLEAR: All lanes are now open on southbound I-405 just north of I-5 (Southcenter) (MP 1). https://t.co/Plcx9P05AB
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15 hours ago
wsdot_trafficOn I-5 northbound at SR 526 (MP 190) there is a collision blocking the HOV lane.
DOT Accident and Construction Reports
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TYPE: Construction Moderate
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Road Closed
Permanent closure of 10th Ave STYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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Road Closed
Permanent closure of S Sullivan StTYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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Road Closed
Permanent closure of S Thistle StTYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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Road Closed
The SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge Road is closed to all vehicles, bicyclists and pedeTYPE: Miscellaneous Moderate
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TYPE: Construction Serious
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TYPE: Construction Serious
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TYPE: Construction Serious
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TYPE: Construction Serious
I-5 WA News Reports
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- source: Bing
- 10 views
- Nov 26, 2025 4:34pm
A collision between a car and semi-truck is blocking three right lanes on southbound Interstate 5, Washington State Patrol Public Information Officer Kameron Watts posted on X. The crash was first ... Read More
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Update: Wreck that blocked 3 lanes of I-5 in south Pierce County has cleared
- Washington
- Accident Cleared
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Nov 26, 2025 4:26pm
Allen, 45, has been charged in connection to a home invasion on Sunday, Nov. 23 on the 200 block of Granada Avenue. San Francisco Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene shortly before ... Read More
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30-year-old man dies while attempting to walk across I-5
- Washington
- Yesler Way
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Nov 26, 2025 12:19pm
A collision on southbound I-5 killed a 30-year-old man who was walking across the freeway Wednesday morning, prompting hours-long delays throughout the area. Read More
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Northbound I-5 lane near Dupont closed following emergency repairs
- Washington
- Off Hwy-5
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Nov 26, 2025 12:00pm
The right lane of northbound Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord is temporarily closed due to emergency repairs, the Washington State Department of Transportation posted on X. Construction ... Read More
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Interstate 5 Bridge plan hits another key milestone
- Washington
- I-5
- source: Bing
- 26 views
- Nov 26, 2025 08:16am
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An illustration shows what a fixed-span replacement Interstate 5 Bridge might look like as it crosses the Columbia River between Hayden Island in Oregon and the state Highway 14 interchange in ... Read More
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Holiday travel delays expected amid I-5 lane closure in Bellingham
- Washington
- I-5 Near Ballinger
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Nov 24, 2025 3:12pm
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The right lane of southbound Interstate 5 will close from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, near Iowa Street in Bellingham, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 19 views
- Nov 21, 2025 10:22pm
Washington State Patrol troopers spent the early hours of Friday morning clearing hundreds of loose chickens off of I-5. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 16 views
- Nov 21, 2025 08:24am
Hundreds of live chickens that scattered across the northbound Interstate 5 highway near DuPont after a semi-truck overturned disrupted traffic early Friday morning. Read More
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Hundreds of chickens spill out across interstate after semi overturns
- Washington
- Seattle
- I-5
- source: Bing
- 24 views
- Nov 21, 2025 07:44am
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Troopers were busy early Friday, as a semi-trailer truck overturned, spilling hundreds of chickens onto Interstate 5, the Washington State Patrol said. The crash happened at about 1 a.m. PT along the ... Read More
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Truck carrying live chickens crashes on I-5, closing 3 lanes near DuPont
- Washington
- Lacey
- I-5
- source: Bing
- 19 views
- Nov 21, 2025 05:57am
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Three lanes of northbound I-5 are closed near DuPont after a semi-truck carrying live chickens crashed. DUPONT, Wash. - Three lanes of northbound Interstate 5 near DuPont are closed after a semi-truck ... Read More
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Semitruck full of live chickens crashes on I-5 in Pierce County
- Washington
- Seattle
- I-5
- source: Bing
- 18 views
- Nov 21, 2025 05:52am
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When a semitruck carrying live birds crashed at Mounts Road near DuPont, crews raced to clear the clucking wreckage. Read More
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Hundreds of chickens on I-5 near Mounts Road after semi crash
- Washington
- Highway
- source: Bing
- 21 views
- Nov 21, 2025 05:20am
Hundreds of chickens spread across I-5 near Mounts Road after a semi truck carrying them crashed and overturned, according to Washington State Patrol District 1. Read More
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Thanksgiving traffic: When to travel, not travel in WA
- Washington
- Stevens Pass Hwy
- source: Bing
- 18 views
- Nov 19, 2025 3:51pm
What are the best times to drive on I-5 in WA over Thanksgiving weekend? Interstate 5 is expected to get hit with some heavy traffic over Thanksgiving weekend, specifically toward ... Read More
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Multi-vehicle crash including a jack-knifed semi-trailer delays traffic on SB I-5: CHP
- Washington
- I5 Southbound
- source: Bing
- 20 views
- Nov 17, 2025 6:06pm
A crash involving multiple vehicles, including two semi-trucks, has caused delays for southbound drivers on Interstate 5 at Grapevine Road, according to CHP. Read More
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Semi-truck rollover blocks I-5 in Castle Rock; driver cited for negligent driving
- Washington
- Seattle
- I-5
- source: Bing
- 22 views
- Nov 16, 2025 4:35pm
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All northbound lanes of I-5 were closed in Castle Rock after a semi-truck rolled over near milepost 49. Crews gradually reopened lanes Sunday. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 28 views
- Nov 16, 2025 1:47pm
People traveling between Portland and Seattle on Sunday will experience traffic backups about halfway through their drive due to an overturned semi-truck on I-5. Read More
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All lanes back open after collision on WB I-90
- Washington
- I90
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Nov 13, 2025 1:08pm
A collision is currently blocking all westbound lanes of I-90 east of I-5 at MP 3, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced. Traffic delays are expected throughout the area ... Read More
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Traffic Alert: Jackknifed big rig blocks Interstate 5 near Exit 710 in Lakehead
- Washington
- I-5 Near Pacific Rid
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Nov 13, 2025 10:59am
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Southbound Interstate 5 is currently blocked at Slate Creek RoadExit 710, in Shasta County following a collision. Motorists are advised to expect delays. This i ... Read More
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Carpool lanes on I-5 in Tacoma will be closed for sign work. Plan ahead
- Washington
- Interstate 5
- source: Bing
- 14 views
- Nov 12, 2025 2:32pm
High-occupancy vehicle lanes on Interstate 5 in Tacoma will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 13 as crews repair message signs near State Route 16. Read More
More results in our I-5 Washington Archives
Older I5 WA User Reports
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blocking left lane
- Burlington
- Washington
- I-5 Southbound
- By logan/slogan
92
- 3 weeks ago
Description: On I-5 southbound at Cook Rd (MP 233) there is a collision blocking the left lane. The State Patrol has arrived on the scene. Read More
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Accident on I-5 north
- Olympia
- Washington
- I-5 North
- By Anonymous
276
- 5 months ago
Accident Read More
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Accident on I5
- La Center
- Washington
- I5
- By Anonymous
162
- 1 year ago
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Accident on I-5
- Woodland
- Washington
- I-5
- By Anonymous
205
- 1 year ago
All of us are stuck at a standstill. Read More
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Traffic Jam on I5
- Kelso
- Washington
- I5
- By Anonymous
238
- 1 year ago
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Traffic Jam on I-5
- South Tacoma
- Washington
- I-5
- By Anonymous
236
- 1 year ago
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Accident on I-5
- Ridgefield
- Washington
- I-5
- By Anonymous
222
- 2 years ago
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Traffic Jam on I5 south
- Marysville
- Washington
- I5 South
- By Anonymous
225
- 2 years ago
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Traffic Jam on I5 south
- Marysville
- Washington
- I5 South
- By Anonymous
166
- 2 years ago
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Standstill
- Bellingham
- Washington
- Highway I-5 N
- By Anonymous
232
- 2 years ago
Standstill traffic for an hr still not movin Read More

5 Seattle Traffic
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