Fatal Crash Data

US 20 in Oregon: fatal crashes

From 2015 to 2024, 150 fatal crashes on US 20 in Oregon killed 176 people, the 6th most of any numbered road in Oregon. In 2024 there were 16 fatal crashes and 19 deaths on the road.

An US route running through 8 counties of Oregon. All fatal crashes in Oregon.

Deaths on US 20 in Oregon by year

1020201620182020202220242017: 262024: 19
YearFatal crashesDeaths
20241619
20231320
20221314
20211515
20201819
20191819
20181112
20172026
20161620
20151012

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Where on US 20 in Oregon: the counties with the most fatal crashes

Linn County County had the most fatal crashes on US 20 from 2015 to 2024: 38, with 40 deaths. Linn, Deschutes and Benton counties together held 61% of fatal crashes in US 20 in Oregon from 2015 to 2024; the 6 listed held 97%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.

County20242015 to 2024Deaths
1Linn County03840
2Deschutes County43439
3Benton County52022
4Lincoln County31922
5Harney County11825
6Malheur County11723

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

When fatal crashes happen on US 20 in Oregon

The heaviest slot is Wednesday, noon to 4 pm, with 12 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 6 pm to 7 pm; the worst month is August.

Share of fatal crashes in US 20 in Oregon by weekday and time of day, 2015 to 2024, in percent
Midnight to 44 to 8 am8 to noonNoon to 44 to 8 pm8 to midnight
Sun2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes0.7 percent, 1 fatal crashes3.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes3.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes1.4 percent, 2 fatal crashes
Mon1.4 percent, 2 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes3.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes2.7 percent, 4 fatal crashes2.7 percent, 4 fatal crashes0.7 percent, 1 fatal crashes
Tue0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes1.4 percent, 2 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes3.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes4.1 percent, 6 fatal crashes0.7 percent, 1 fatal crashes
Wed0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes8.1 percent, 12 fatal crashes4.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes
Thu0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes1.4 percent, 2 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes5.4 percent, 8 fatal crashes4.7 percent, 7 fatal crashes2.7 percent, 4 fatal crashes
Fri1.4 percent, 2 fatal crashes2.7 percent, 4 fatal crashes2.7 percent, 4 fatal crashes5.4 percent, 8 fatal crashes3.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes
Sat0.7 percent, 1 fatal crashes2.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes4.1 percent, 6 fatal crashes0.7 percent, 1 fatal crashes2.7 percent, 4 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes

By hour

By month

  • Jan8.7%
  • Feb6.7%
  • Mar2.7%
  • Apr8.7%
  • May8.7%
  • Jun9.3%
  • Jul10.7%
  • Aug12.7%
  • Sep12.0%
  • Oct5.3%
  • Nov6.0%
  • Dec8.7%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

What fatal crashes on US 20 in Oregon first hit

The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in most fatal crashes, 62%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 19%, a pedestrian in 8.7%, a rollover in 6.7%.

First harmful eventFatal crashesShare
Collision with another vehicle9362%
Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch)2919%
Pedestrian138.7%
Rollover106.7%
Other32.0%
Cyclist21.3%
Parked vehicle00.0%
Not reported00.0%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

How fatal crashes on US 20 in Oregon compare with the state

A drinking driver was recorded in 22% of fatal crashes in US 20 in Oregon from 2015 to 2024, below the Oregon share of 31%; speeding in 19%, below the Oregon share of 30%; a hit-and-run in 1.3%, below the Oregon share of 4.6%; 22% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, below the Oregon share of 34%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Oregon. A share is only given over 20 crashes.

US 20Oregon
On rural stretches75%55%above the Oregon share
At or near an intersection21%20%about the same as the Oregon share
In the dark, road unlit27%28%below the Oregon share
A drinking driver22%31%below the Oregon share
Speeding19%30%below the Oregon share
Occupants killed unbelted22%34%below the Oregon share
Hit-and-run1.3%4.6%below the Oregon share
A motorcycle involved13%15%below the Oregon share
Pedestrians among the dead8.0%16%below the Oregon share

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Questions about fatal crashes in US 20 in Oregon

How many fatal crashes have there been on US 20 in Oregon?
150 fatal crashes killed 176 people on US 20 in Oregon from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 16 fatal crashes and 19 deaths.
Where on US 20 in Oregon do the most fatal crashes happen?
Linn County had the most fatal crashes on US 20 from 2015 to 2024: 38, with 40 deaths. Deschutes County was second with 34.
When do fatal crashes on US 20 in Oregon happen most often?
The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Wednesday, noon to 4 pm, with 12 fatal crashes.

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Where the US 20 numbers come from

Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as US 20 in Oregon (filed under 13 spellings, such as "US-20 (ODOT 16)", "US-20 (ODOT 17)", "US-20 (ODOT 31)", "US-20 (ODOT 33)"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.