Oregon in 2010
Deaths 317Fatal crashes 292Per 100,000 8.3US deaths 32,999
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 2010.
In 2010, 317 people died in 292 fatal crashes in Oregon, 8.3 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 16% from 377 in 2009 to 317 in 2010.
Oregon accounted for 1% of the 32,999 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
24% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
35% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2009 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 2010 | Oregon 2009 | United States 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 317 | 377 | 32,999 |
| Fatal crashes | 292 | 331 | 30,296 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 8.3 | 9.9 | 10.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 24% | 34% | 32% |
Counties in 2010
Every county with a fatal crash in 2010, 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 | 30 | 31 | 3.9 | 689 |
| Lane County | 25 | 27 | 7.1 | 457 |
| Marion County | 23 | 25 | 7.1 | 428 |
| Clackamas County | 21 | 21 | 4.9 | 358 |
| Douglas County | 21 | 21 | 18.7 | 297 |
| Jackson County | 15 | 16 | 7.2 | 276 |
| Josephine County | 11 | 12 | 13.6 | 194 |
| Deschutes County | 10 | 12 | 5.7 | 209 |
| Umatilla County | 11 | 11 | 13.7 | 125 |
| Linn County | 10 | 11 | 8.3 | 242 |
| Washington County | 10 | 11 | 1.8 | 287 |
| Polk County | 10 | 10 | 11.0 | 113 |
| Coos County | 9 | 10 | 15.5 | 118 |
| Columbia County | 8 | 10 | 18.5 | 67 |
| Curry County | 7 | 8 | 35.1 | 37 |
| Klamath County | 7 | 8 | 11.4 | 193 |
| Jefferson County | 5 | 8 | 31.3 | 75 |
| Yamhill County | 6 | 7 | 6.3 | 131 |
| Lake County | 6 | 6 | 73.2 | 35 |
| Wasco County | 6 | 6 | 22.6 | 86 |
| Clatsop County | 5 | 6 | 14.6 | 110 |
| Harney County | 5 | 6 | 81.1 | 49 |
| Sherman County | 4 | 6 | 299.7 | 18 |
| Malheur County | 5 | 5 | 15.5 | 82 |
| Lincoln County | 4 | 5 | 9.8 | 113 |
| Baker County | 3 | 3 | 17.9 | 58 |
| Union County | 3 | 3 | 11.5 | 37 |
| Benton County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 87 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
| Hood River County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 24 |
| Tillamook County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 86 |
| Wheeler County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Morrow County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 30 |
| 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 2010?
317 people in 292 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2010 file, or 8.3 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 2010?
Multnomah County with 31 deaths in 30 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2010 compare with 2009 in Oregon?
317 deaths against 377 in 2009 (+-16%). Nationally the 2010 total was 32,999.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2010 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.