Oregon in 1993
Deaths 523Fatal crashes 456Per 100,000 —US deaths 40,150
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 1993.
In 1993, 523 people died in 456 fatal crashes in Oregon.
The death toll rose 11% from 471 in 1992 to 523 in 1993.
Oregon accounted for 1.3% of the 40,150 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
36.2% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 1992 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 1993 | Oregon 1992 | United States 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 523 | 471 | 40,150 |
| Fatal crashes | 456 | 416 | 35,780 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 36% | 39% | 35% |
Counties in 1993
Every county with a fatal crash in 1993, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 36 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 65 | 70 | 8.8 | 689 |
| Clackamas County | 34 | 40 | 9.4 | 358 |
| Marion County | 32 | 36 | 10.2 | 428 |
| Washington County | 28 | 36 | 5.9 | 287 |
| Lane County | 30 | 32 | 8.4 | 457 |
| Umatilla County | 24 | 31 | 38.5 | 125 |
| Linn County | 24 | 29 | 21.9 | 242 |
| Jackson County | 26 | 27 | 12.2 | 276 |
| Douglas County | 25 | 27 | 24.1 | 297 |
| Deschutes County | 17 | 25 | 11.8 | 209 |
| Josephine County | 12 | 16 | 18.1 | 194 |
| Klamath County | 13 | 13 | 18.5 | 193 |
| Coos County | 12 | 13 | 20.2 | 118 |
| Yamhill County | 11 | 11 | 9.9 | 131 |
| Clatsop County | 9 | 10 | 24.4 | 110 |
| Malheur County | 9 | 9 | 27.9 | 82 |
| Lincoln County | 7 | 9 | 17.6 | 113 |
| Jefferson County | 6 | 9 | 35.2 | 75 |
| Curry County | 7 | 8 | 35.1 | 37 |
| Tillamook County | 7 | 8 | 29.3 | 86 |
| Baker County | 7 | 7 | 41.8 | 58 |
| Polk County | 7 | 7 | 7.7 | 113 |
| Benton County | 5 | 6 | 6.1 | 87 |
| Union County | 5 | 6 | 23.0 | 37 |
| Sherman County | 4 | 6 | 299.7 | 18 |
| Lake County | 5 | 5 | 61.0 | 35 |
| Wasco County | 5 | 5 | 18.9 | 86 |
| Morrow County | 4 | 5 | 40.5 | 30 |
| Columbia County | 4 | 4 | 7.4 | 67 |
| Crook County | 3 | 3 | 11.0 | 34 |
| Harney County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 49 |
| Hood River County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 24 |
| Wallowa County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Wheeler County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Gilliam County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| 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 1993?
523 people in 456 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1993 file.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 1993?
Multnomah County with 70 deaths in 65 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1993 compare with 1992 in Oregon?
523 deaths against 471 in 1992 (+11%). Nationally the 1993 total was 40,150.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1993 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.