Oregon in 2008
Deaths 416Fatal crashes 369Per 100,000 11.0US deaths 37,423
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 2008.
In 2008, 416 people died in 369 fatal crashes in Oregon, 11.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 9% from 455 in 2007 to 416 in 2008.
Oregon accounted for 1.1% of the 37,423 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
34.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
36% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2007 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 2008 | Oregon 2007 | United States 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 416 | 455 | 37,423 |
| Fatal crashes | 369 | 411 | 34,172 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 11.0 | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 34% | 41% | 33% |
Counties in 2008
Every county with a fatal crash in 2008, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane County | 32 | 33 | 8.6 | 457 |
| Clackamas County | 27 | 30 | 7.0 | 358 |
| Multnomah County | 26 | 27 | 3.4 | 689 |
| Douglas County | 23 | 27 | 24.1 | 297 |
| Washington County | 23 | 27 | 4.4 | 287 |
| Marion County | 26 | 26 | 7.4 | 428 |
| Jackson County | 25 | 25 | 11.3 | 276 |
| Josephine County | 14 | 20 | 22.7 | 194 |
| Linn County | 18 | 18 | 13.6 | 242 |
| Deschutes County | 16 | 18 | 8.5 | 209 |
| Yamhill County | 13 | 17 | 15.3 | 131 |
| Klamath County | 12 | 15 | 21.3 | 193 |
| Polk County | 11 | 13 | 14.4 | 113 |
| Tillamook County | 11 | 13 | 47.7 | 86 |
| Coos County | 11 | 12 | 18.7 | 118 |
| Umatilla County | 8 | 11 | 13.7 | 125 |
| Benton County | 8 | 10 | 10.1 | 87 |
| Columbia County | 7 | 8 | 14.8 | 67 |
| Jefferson County | 7 | 8 | 31.3 | 75 |
| Lincoln County | 7 | 7 | 13.7 | 113 |
| Baker County | 5 | 6 | 35.8 | 58 |
| Curry County | 5 | 5 | 22.0 | 37 |
| Lake County | 4 | 5 | 61.0 | 35 |
| Wallowa County | 4 | 5 | 66.5 | 14 |
| Malheur County | 4 | 4 | 12.4 | 82 |
| Clatsop County | 1–2 | 4 | 9.7 | 110 |
| Crook County | 3 | 3 | 11.0 | 34 |
| Grant County | 3 | 3 | 42.3 | 22 |
| Hood River County | 3 | 3 | 12.6 | 24 |
| Union County | 3 | 3 | 11.5 | 37 |
| Gilliam County | 1–2 | 3 | 152.2 | 15 |
| Sherman County | 1–2 | 3 | 149.9 | 18 |
| Morrow County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 30 |
| Wasco County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 86 |
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
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Oregon in 2008?
416 people in 369 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2008 file, or 11.0 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 2008?
Lane County with 33 deaths in 32 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2008 compare with 2007 in Oregon?
416 deaths against 455 in 2007 (+-9%). Nationally the 2008 total was 37,423.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2008 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.