Oregon in 2009
Deaths 377Fatal crashes 331Per 100,000 9.9US deaths 33,883
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 2009.
In 2009, 377 people died in 331 fatal crashes in Oregon, 9.9 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.0 nationally.
The death toll fell 9% from 416 in 2008 to 377 in 2009.
Oregon accounted for 1.1% of the 33,883 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
34.1% 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 2008 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 2009 | Oregon 2008 | United States 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 377 | 416 | 33,883 |
| Fatal crashes | 331 | 369 | 30,862 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 34% | 34% | 33% |
Counties in 2009
Every county with a fatal crash in 2009, 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 | 41 | 42 | 5.3 | 689 |
| Lane County | 31 | 40 | 10.5 | 457 |
| Clackamas County | 27 | 29 | 6.8 | 358 |
| Marion County | 22 | 25 | 7.1 | 428 |
| Josephine County | 19 | 21 | 23.8 | 194 |
| Washington County | 17 | 20 | 3.3 | 287 |
| Linn County | 17 | 18 | 13.6 | 242 |
| Douglas County | 13 | 14 | 12.5 | 297 |
| Jackson County | 12 | 14 | 6.3 | 276 |
| Umatilla County | 10 | 14 | 17.4 | 125 |
| Klamath County | 10 | 12 | 17.0 | 193 |
| Coos County | 10 | 10 | 15.5 | 118 |
| Deschutes County | 10 | 10 | 4.7 | 209 |
| Polk County | 8 | 10 | 11.0 | 113 |
| Wasco County | 8 | 9 | 34.0 | 86 |
| Malheur County | 7 | 8 | 24.8 | 82 |
| Lincoln County | 6 | 7 | 13.7 | 113 |
| Baker County | 4 | 7 | 41.8 | 58 |
| Columbia County | 4 | 7 | 12.9 | 67 |
| Clatsop County | 6 | 6 | 14.6 | 110 |
| Lake County | 6 | 6 | 73.2 | 35 |
| Yamhill County | 6 | 6 | 5.4 | 131 |
| Union County | 5 | 6 | 23.0 | 37 |
| Hood River County | 3 | 6 | 25.2 | 24 |
| Benton County | 5 | 5 | 5.1 | 87 |
| Morrow County | 4 | 5 | 40.5 | 30 |
| Harney County | 4 | 4 | 54.0 | 49 |
| Jefferson County | 4 | 4 | 15.7 | 75 |
| Crook County | 3 | 3 | 11.0 | 34 |
| Grant County | 3 | 3 | 42.3 | 22 |
| Tillamook County | 3 | 3 | 11.0 | 86 |
| Curry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Gilliam County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Wallowa County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
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 2009?
377 people in 331 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2009 file, or 9.9 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 2009?
Multnomah County with 42 deaths in 41 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2009 compare with 2008 in Oregon?
377 deaths against 416 in 2008 (+-9%). Nationally the 2009 total was 33,883.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2009 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.