Fatal crashes in Oregon
In 2024, 538 people died in 491 fatal crashes on Oregon roads, 8.3% fewer than in 2023. That is about 1 death a day, and 1.4% of all road deaths in the United States.
Oregon ranks 28th of 51 by road deaths in 2024.
Road deaths in Oregon since 1975
Deaths within 30 days of a crash on a public road, as NHTSA counts them. 2024 is the latest year NHTSA has published; the 2024 figures are from the Annual Report File and may be revised when NHTSA releases the final file. The 2025 file is expected in spring 2027.
The deadliest roads in Oregon
US 101 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Oregon from 2015 to 2024: 209, with 233 deaths. Interstate, US and state routes ranked by fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024; ramps and frontage roads are left out (48 crashes). Roads with 15 or more fatal crashes in 2022 to 2024 have their own page.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | Counties with the most | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US 101 | 209 | 233 | 73 | Coos, Lincoln, Tillamook |
| 2 | I-5 | 190 | 209 | 71 | Douglas, Marion, Jackson |
| 3 | US 26 | 164 | 190 | 49 | Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington |
| 4 | State Highway 99 | 160 | 183 | 39 | Lane, Jackson, Multnomah |
| 5 | US 97 | 157 | 197 | 52 | Deschutes, Klamath, Jefferson |
| 6 | US 20 | 150 | 176 | 42 | Linn, Deschutes, Benton |
| 7 | I-84 | 150 | 167 | 51 | Multnomah, Umatilla, Baker |
| 8 | US 30 | 83 | 94 | 37 | Columbia, Multnomah, Clatsop |
| 9 | State Highway 126 | 65 | 71 | 23 | Lane, Crook, Deschutes |
| 10 | State Highway 22 | 61 | 70 | 11 | Marion, Polk, Linn |
| 11 | State Highway 99E | 55 | 67 | 27 | Marion, Clackamas, Multnomah |
| 12 | State Highway 18 | 47 | 58 | 19 | Yamhill, Polk, Lincoln |
| 13 | US 199 | 45 | 51 | 10 | Josephine |
| 14 | State Highway 140 | 44 | 48 | 8 | Klamath, Jackson, Lake |
| 15 | State Highway 58 | 40 | 46 | 12 | Lane, Klamath |
| 16 | State Highway 213 | 40 | 42 | 11 | Clackamas, Multnomah, Marion |
| 17 | State Highway 42 | 39 | 42 | 12 | Douglas, Coos |
| 18 | State Highway 99W | 37 | 39 | 20 | Benton, Yamhill, Washington |
| 19 | State Highway 8 | 37 | 38 | 13 | Washington |
| 20 | State Highway 224 | 32 | 34 | 10 | Clackamas |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest counties in Oregon
Multnomah County had the most fatal crashes in Oregon from 2015 to 2024: 652, with 689 deaths. 36 counties in Oregon recorded a fatal crash in those years; the 20 with the most are listed.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multnomah | 71 | 652 | 689 |
| 2 | Lane | 47 | 421 | 457 |
| 3 | Marion | 38 | 380 | 428 |
| 4 | Clackamas | 34 | 322 | 358 |
| 5 | Washington | 34 | 275 | 287 |
| 6 | Douglas | 36 | 272 | 297 |
| 7 | Jackson | 27 | 263 | 276 |
| 8 | Linn | 23 | 218 | 242 |
| 9 | Deschutes | 15 | 184 | 209 |
| 10 | Josephine | 12 | 176 | 194 |
| 11 | Klamath | 17 | 171 | 193 |
| 12 | Umatilla | 9 | 120 | 125 |
| 13 | Coos | 14 | 113 | 118 |
| 14 | Yamhill | 12 | 111 | 131 |
| 15 | Polk | 8 | 105 | 113 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 11 | 103 | 113 |
| 17 | Clatsop | 7 | 95 | 110 |
| 18 | Benton | 8 | 79 | 87 |
| 19 | Tillamook | 4 | 75 | 86 |
| 20 | Wasco | 8 | 73 | 86 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen in Oregon
The heaviest slot is Friday, 4 to 8 pm, with 194 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 5 pm to 6 pm; the worst month is July.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.1 percent, 143 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 55 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 65 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 108 fatal crashes | 3.3 percent, 156 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 116 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.5 percent, 69 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 72 fatal crashes | 2.2 percent, 101 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 127 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 168 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 117 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 0.9 percent, 43 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 76 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 82 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 149 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 141 fatal crashes | 2.1 percent, 97 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.1 percent, 51 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 78 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 83 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 107 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 166 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 116 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.4 percent, 65 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 76 fatal crashes | 2.1 percent, 99 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 136 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 165 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 133 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.5 percent, 69 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 84 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 73 fatal crashes | 3.3 percent, 154 fatal crashes | 4.2 percent, 194 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 158 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 2.7 percent, 125 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 70 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 83 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 137 fatal crashes | 4.1 percent, 190 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 161 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.1%
- Feb6.2%
- Mar7.0%
- Apr7.1%
- May7.7%
- Jun8.7%
- Jul10.5%
- Aug9.4%
- Sep10.0%
- Oct8.8%
- Nov8.9%
- Dec8.6%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where fatal crashes happen in Oregon: rural or urban, intersection, dark or daylight
Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across the United States.
| Oregon | US | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 55% | 43% | above the US share |
| At or near an intersection | 20% | 25% | below the US share |
| In daylight | 50% | 46% | above the US share |
| In the dark, road lit | 15% | 21% | below the US share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 28% | 28% | about the same as the US share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Who died on Oregon roads in 2024
| Road user | Deaths | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle occupants | 338 | 63% |
| Pedestrians | 96 | 18% |
| Motorcyclists | 85 | 16% |
| Cyclists | 11 | 2.0% |
| Others (on personal conveyances, in parked vehicles, in buildings) | 8 | 1.5% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes happen in Oregon: alcohol, speeding, seat belts, hit-and-run
Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024 with the factor recorded, against the US share. "A drinking driver" is NHTSA's drinking-driver flag (police-reported drinking or any positive alcohol test), not its "alcohol-impaired" figure. "Unbelted" is the share of passenger-vehicle occupants killed whose belt use is known (2,745 in Oregon).
| Oregon | US | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A drinking driver | 31% | 26% | above the US share |
| Speeding | 30% | 27% | above the US share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 34% | 49% | below the US share |
| Hit-and-run | 4.6% | 6.5% | below the US share |
| A motorcycle involved | 15% | 16% | about the same as the US share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What the first harmful event was
What each fatal crash first hit, 2015 to 2024.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 1,769 | 37% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 1,355 | 29% |
| Pedestrian | 815 | 17% |
| Rollover | 420 | 8.8% |
| Other | 225 | 4.7% |
| Cyclist | 119 | 2.5% |
| Parked vehicle | 43 | 0.9% |
| Not reported | 7 | 0.1% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Vehicles in fatal crashes in Oregon
Every vehicle in a fatal crash from 2015 to 2024, by body type (6,848 vehicles).
| Type | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 2,433 | 36% |
| SUVs | 1,348 | 20% |
| Pickups | 1,294 | 19% |
| Motorcycles | 729 | 11% |
| Truck-tractors | 359 | 5.2% |
| Other trucks | 343 | 5.0% |
| Vans | 324 | 4.7% |
| Buses | 18 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Road pages for Oregon
Every numbered road in Oregon with 15 or more fatal crashes from 2022 to 2024, each with its crashes by year, county, hour and weekday.
Where the Oregon numbers come from
Every figure on this page is counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the federal census of fatal crashes on US public roads, 2024 Annual Report File. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. Road names are normalised ("I35 FRONTAGE" and "I-35" are the same road; frontage roads and ramps are left out of road counts). Fields NHTSA coded as unknown show as "Not reported"; a share is only given over 20 crashes, otherwise "Not enough data". The full method.