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2013

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Oregon in 2013

Deaths 313Fatal crashes 292Per 100,000 8.0US deaths 32,893

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 2013.

In 2013, 313 people died in 292 fatal crashes in Oregon, 8.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.

The death toll fell 7% from 337 in 2012 to 313 in 2013.

Oregon accounted for 1% of the 32,893 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.

36% 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 2012 and the nation

MeasureOregon 2013Oregon 2012United States 2013
Deaths31333732,893
Fatal crashes29230630,202
Deaths per 100,000 residents8.08.610.4
Crashes with a drinking driver36%28%30%

Counties in 2013

Every county with a fatal crash in 2013, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 33 counties listed.

CountyFatal crashesDeathsPer 100,000Deaths 2015–2024
Multnomah County51526.5689
Lane County31338.6457
Washington County19213.4287
Clackamas County16163.8358
Linn County161612.1242
Jackson County14156.8276
Marion County13144.0428
Klamath County121419.9193
Douglas County131311.6297
Josephine County101213.6194
Umatilla County111113.7125
Lincoln County81019.5113
Polk County999.9113
Jefferson County7935.275
Yamhill County887.2131
Malheur County7824.882
Deschutes County673.3209
Coos County669.3118
Tillamook County6622.086
Clatsop County4614.6110
Benton County333.087
Columbia County335.567
Curry County3313.237
Wasco County1–2311.386
Baker County1–21–2—58
Harney County1–21–2—49
Lake County1–21–2—35
Morrow County1–21–2—30
Union County1–21–2—37
Hood River County1–21–2—24
Grant County1–21–2—22
Wallowa County1–21–2—14
Wheeler County1–21–2—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

12am4.9%
1am2.1%
2am4.9%
3am1.4%
4am2.8%
5am1.4%
6am2.8%
7am3.5%
8am3.5%
9am2.1%
10am2.1%
11am3.5%
12pm2.5%
1pm4.2%
2pm5.3%
3pm5.6%
4pm8.5%
5pm9.9%
6pm6.3%
7pm4.2%
8pm6.3%
9pm4.9%
10pm3.2%
11pm3.9%

Weekday

Sunday16%
Monday12%
Tuesday13%
Wednesday14%
Thursday13%
Friday16%
Saturday16%

Questions and answers

How many people died in crashes in Oregon in 2013?

313 people in 292 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2013 file, or 8.0 per 100,000 residents.

Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 2013?

Multnomah County with 52 deaths in 51 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.

How did 2013 compare with 2012 in Oregon?

313 deaths against 337 in 2012 (+-7%). Nationally the 2013 total was 32,893.

Provenance

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2013 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.