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Data and resources
King County data*
- 2022 Drowning Data Summary: In 2022, King County* had 29 preventable drowning deaths. 27 of the 29 deaths were adults aged 18 and older with 58% being male. 55% of drowning deaths occur in open water such as lakes and rivers.
- 5-year summary: Between 2018-2022, we've seen 135 unintentional deaths with an increase since 2020. Most King County* unintentional drownings happen in open water such as lakes and rivers.
- See the most recent list of lifeguarded beaches and public pools (161 kb).
*King County data is collected from the Medical Examiner's Office.
Washington Department of Health (DOH) data
- Injury Data Dashboards
Data on fatal and nonfatal injuries including drowning. - Injury Factsheets and Data Reports
Specific DOH data requests can be made by completing the online Injury Data Request Form by completing the online Injury Data Request Form.