Crash blocking southbound HOV lane on I-5 in Seattle
Aug 7, 2025, 11:13 AM | Updated: 1:12 pm

A crash is blocking I-5 south in Seattle at Dearborn Street. (Image courtesy of WSDOT)
(Image courtesy of WSDOT)
A crash, that was previously blocking all lanes, is now only blocking the HOV lane on I-5 south in Seattle, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
The collision is at Dearborn Street at milepost 165.
UPDATE 4: This collision on SB I-5 at Dearborn St (MP 165) in Seattle has cleared, but the HOV lane remains blocked while crews clean up.
Incident Response is on scene. Continue to expect delays and use caution in this area.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)
Traffic is going by in all lanes except the HOV while crews clean debris. Drivers can expect a roughly one-hour backup.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and incident response teams are at the scene.
“Drivers can also use the SB I-5/I-90 collector/distributor. Expect delays.” WSDOT stated.