Oregon in 1982
Deaths 518Fatal crashes 464Per 100,000 —US deaths 43,945
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1982.
In 1982, 518 people died in 464 fatal crashes in Oregon.
The death toll fell 20% from 645 in 1981 to 518 in 1982.
Oregon accounted for 1.2% of the 43,945 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
48.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
34% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1981 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 1982 | Oregon 1981 | United States 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 518 | 645 | 43,945 |
| Fatal crashes | 464 | 566 | 39,092 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 48% | 51% | 41% |
Counties in 1982
Every county with a fatal crash in 1982, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 34 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 71 | 79 | 9.9 | 689 |
| Lane County | 47 | 54 | 14.1 | 457 |
| Marion County | 37 | 40 | 11.3 | 428 |
| Washington County | 33 | 36 | 5.9 | 287 |
| Clackamas County | 30 | 35 | 8.2 | 358 |
| Jackson County | 29 | 31 | 14.0 | 276 |
| Douglas County | 22 | 27 | 24.1 | 297 |
| Klamath County | 17 | 17 | 24.1 | 193 |
| Umatilla County | 17 | 17 | 21.1 | 125 |
| Jefferson County | 13 | 16 | 62.7 | 75 |
| Yamhill County | 14 | 15 | 13.5 | 131 |
| Linn County | 13 | 13 | 9.8 | 242 |
| Josephine County | 9 | 11 | 12.5 | 194 |
| Lincoln County | 9 | 10 | 19.5 | 113 |
| Deschutes County | 8 | 10 | 4.7 | 209 |
| Hood River County | 6 | 10 | 42.1 | 24 |
| Coos County | 9 | 9 | 14.0 | 118 |
| Benton County | 8 | 9 | 9.1 | 87 |
| Clatsop County | 7 | 9 | 21.9 | 110 |
| Malheur County | 8 | 8 | 24.8 | 82 |
| Harney County | 5 | 7 | 94.6 | 49 |
| Tillamook County | 6 | 6 | 22.0 | 86 |
| Union County | 6 | 6 | 23.0 | 37 |
| Columbia County | 5 | 6 | 11.1 | 67 |
| Baker County | 5 | 5 | 29.9 | 58 |
| Lake County | 5 | 5 | 61.0 | 35 |
| Morrow County | 5 | 5 | 40.5 | 30 |
| Wasco County | 5 | 5 | 18.9 | 86 |
| Crook County | 4 | 5 | 18.3 | 34 |
| Curry County | 3 | 4 | 17.6 | 37 |
| Polk County | 3 | 3 | 3.3 | 113 |
| Sherman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Wallowa County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Oregon in 1982?
518 people in 464 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1982 file.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 1982?
Multnomah County with 79 deaths in 71 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1982 compare with 1981 in Oregon?
518 deaths against 645 in 1981 (+-20%). Nationally the 1982 total was 43,945.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1982 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.