Car Accidents in Oregon: Road Danger by City

NHTSA fatal-crash data 2020–2024 | 28 ranked cities

Quick answer

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, Oregon recorded 2,833 traffic deaths in 2,590 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 13.4 per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #21 of 50 states (most dangerous first); the US average is 12.3.

Traffic Deaths 2020–2024

2,833
2,590 fatal crashes

Deaths per 100K per Year

13.4
+8% vs avg
national: 12.3

State Rank

#21/50
most dangerous first

Oregon Traffic Deaths by Year

The Most Dangerous Oregon Cities to Drive In

All 28 ranked Oregon cities by Road Danger Score (5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents, most dangerous first).

# City Danger Score Deaths (2020–2024) Deaths per 100K/yr
1 Roseburg 83/100 17 14.2
2 Klamath Falls 78/100 14 12.8
3 Gresham 73/100 64 11.7
4 Astoria 64/100 5 9.8
5 Salem 62/100 85 9.6
6 Coos Bay 40/100 5 6.5
7 Eugene 39/100 56 6.3
8 Medford 38/100 26 6.1
9 Pendleton 34/100 5 5.8
10 Springfield 32/100 17 5.6
11 Beaverton 30/100 26 5.4
12 Hillsboro 30/100 29 5.4
13 Redmond 28/100 10 5.2
14 Hermiston 27/100 5 5.1
15 Sherwood 27/100 5 5.0
16 Oregon City 25/100 9 4.8
17 Mcminnville 23/100 8 4.6
18 Woodburn 18/100 6 4.0
19 Bend 18/100 21 4.0
20 Tigard 18/100 11 3.9
21 Albany 17/100 11 3.8
22 Keizer 13/100 6 3.1
23 West Linn 12/100 4 3.0
24 Corvallis 11/100 9 2.9
25 Forest Grove 8/100 3 2.2
26 Lake Oswego 3/100 2 1.0
27 Newberg-Dundee 3/100 1 0.8
28 Tualatin 2/100 1 0.7

Frequently Asked Questions

How many car accidents happen in Oregon?

NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 2,590 fatal car accidents in Oregon from 2020 to 2024, killing 2,833 people — an average of 567 traffic deaths per year.

How dangerous are Oregon roads compared to other states?

Oregon averages 13.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #21 of 50 states (most dangerous first). The US average is 12.3 per 100,000.

What causes fatal car accidents in Oregon?

Of Oregon's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 30% involved a drinking driver, 30% involved speeding, and 43% happened in dark conditions.

Which Oregon city is the most dangerous to drive in?

Among ranked Oregon cities, Roseburg has the highest Road Danger Score (83/100) at 14.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year.

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