Oregon in 1996
Deaths 526Fatal crashes 462Per 100,000 —US deaths 42,065
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 1996.
In 1996, 526 people died in 462 fatal crashes in Oregon.
The death toll fell 8% from 574 in 1995 to 526 in 1996.
Oregon accounted for 1.3% of the 42,065 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
36.8% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1995 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 1996 | Oregon 1995 | United States 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 526 | 574 | 42,065 |
| Fatal crashes | 462 | 500 | 37,494 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 35% | 32% |
Counties in 1996
Every county with a fatal crash in 1996, 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 | 63 | 69 | 8.7 | 689 |
| Clackamas County | 38 | 43 | 10.1 | 358 |
| Lane County | 37 | 42 | 11.0 | 457 |
| Marion County | 36 | 39 | 11.1 | 428 |
| Douglas County | 30 | 39 | 34.7 | 297 |
| Washington County | 23 | 28 | 4.6 | 287 |
| Jackson County | 21 | 22 | 9.9 | 276 |
| Klamath County | 19 | 21 | 29.8 | 193 |
| Josephine County | 16 | 21 | 23.8 | 194 |
| Polk County | 16 | 18 | 19.9 | 113 |
| Yamhill County | 16 | 17 | 15.3 | 131 |
| Linn County | 15 | 16 | 12.1 | 242 |
| Jefferson County | 12 | 16 | 62.7 | 75 |
| Umatilla County | 14 | 14 | 17.4 | 125 |
| Deschutes County | 12 | 12 | 5.7 | 209 |
| Clatsop County | 9 | 10 | 24.4 | 110 |
| Coos County | 8 | 10 | 15.5 | 118 |
| Lincoln County | 8 | 10 | 19.5 | 113 |
| Malheur County | 7 | 9 | 27.9 | 82 |
| Tillamook County | 7 | 9 | 33.0 | 86 |
| Harney County | 6 | 8 | 108.1 | 49 |
| Baker County | 7 | 7 | 41.8 | 58 |
| Union County | 7 | 7 | 26.9 | 37 |
| Columbia County | 5 | 6 | 11.1 | 67 |
| Crook County | 5 | 5 | 18.3 | 34 |
| Sherman County | 4 | 5 | 249.8 | 18 |
| Morrow County | 3 | 5 | 40.5 | 30 |
| Lake County | 3 | 3 | 36.6 | 35 |
| Wasco County | 3 | 3 | 11.3 | 86 |
| Curry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Gilliam County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
| Hood River County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 24 |
| Wallowa County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Benton County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 87 |
| Wheeler County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
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 1996?
526 people in 462 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1996 file.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 1996?
Multnomah County with 69 deaths in 63 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1996 compare with 1995 in Oregon?
526 deaths against 574 in 1995 (+-8%). Nationally the 1996 total was 42,065.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1996 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.