Oregon in 2007
Deaths 455Fatal crashes 411Per 100,000 12.2US deaths 41,259
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 2007.
In 2007, 455 people died in 411 fatal crashes in Oregon, 12.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 5% from 478 in 2006 to 455 in 2007.
Oregon accounted for 1.1% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
41.1% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
39% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Monday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 2007 | Oregon 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 455 | 478 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 411 | 418 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 12.2 | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 41% | 39% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, 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 | 50 | 51 | 6.4 | 689 |
| Lane County | 40 | 43 | 11.2 | 457 |
| Clackamas County | 25 | 32 | 7.5 | 358 |
| Marion County | 28 | 31 | 8.8 | 428 |
| Linn County | 23 | 28 | 21.1 | 242 |
| Washington County | 25 | 27 | 4.4 | 287 |
| Douglas County | 23 | 25 | 22.3 | 297 |
| Josephine County | 16 | 21 | 23.8 | 194 |
| Jackson County | 14 | 16 | 7.2 | 276 |
| Columbia County | 13 | 13 | 24.0 | 67 |
| Deschutes County | 13 | 13 | 6.1 | 209 |
| Klamath County | 12 | 13 | 18.5 | 193 |
| Yamhill County | 12 | 13 | 11.7 | 131 |
| Umatilla County | 12 | 12 | 14.9 | 125 |
| Malheur County | 8 | 11 | 34.0 | 82 |
| Clatsop County | 9 | 10 | 24.4 | 110 |
| Jefferson County | 7 | 10 | 39.2 | 75 |
| Lincoln County | 9 | 9 | 17.6 | 113 |
| Polk County | 9 | 9 | 9.9 | 113 |
| Coos County | 8 | 8 | 12.4 | 118 |
| Benton County | 7 | 7 | 7.1 | 87 |
| Curry County | 7 | 7 | 30.7 | 37 |
| Wasco County | 6 | 7 | 26.4 | 86 |
| Hood River County | 4 | 5 | 21.0 | 24 |
| Lake County | 3 | 5 | 61.0 | 35 |
| Baker County | 4 | 4 | 23.9 | 58 |
| Crook County | 4 | 4 | 14.6 | 34 |
| Harney County | 4 | 4 | 54.0 | 49 |
| Tillamook County | 3 | 4 | 14.7 | 86 |
| Grant County | 3 | 3 | 42.3 | 22 |
| Morrow County | 3 | 3 | 24.3 | 30 |
| Sherman County | 3 | 3 | 149.9 | 18 |
| Union County | 3 | 3 | 11.5 | 37 |
| 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 2007?
455 people in 411 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 12.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Multnomah County with 51 deaths in 50 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Oregon?
455 deaths against 478 in 2006 (+-5%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.