Reporting an accident
If no officer investigates each driver must report the collision within 4 days when anyone is injured or damage to any one person's property is at least $1000. [dol.wa.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Seattle Police collision reports may be requested by email at SPDRequest@seattle.gov or in person at Police Headquarters at 610 5th Ave.; Washington State Patrol also provides statewide collision reports online. [seattle.gov]
Parking
Vehicles may not remain on a city street longer than 72 hours and may not park in front of or within 5 feet of a driveway or alley; posted paid parking and tow-away restrictions also apply. [seattle.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
For a vehicle towed from a Seattle street call Lincoln Towing at 206-364-2000; the city page does not publish the storage-lot address or hours. [seattle.gov]
Who to call
Seattle Police non-emergency is 206-625-5011; the linked city page does not publish a Washington State Patrol number. [seattle.gov]
Fees
Class A police impounds are $297 in the north zone and $263 in the south zone; after the first 12 hours storage for a vehicle 20 feet or under is $22 or $19 per 12-hour period by zone. [web5.seattle.gov]
Private-property towing
A private-property impound requires direction from the property owner or agent and signed authorization at the time and place of impound; the tow operator may not act as the property owner's signing agent. [app.leg.wa.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.