Oregon in 2014
Deaths 357Fatal crashes 322Per 100,000 9.0US deaths 32,744
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 2014.
In 2014, 357 people died in 322 fatal crashes in Oregon, 9.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.3 nationally.
The death toll rose 14% from 313 in 2013 to 357 in 2014.
Oregon accounted for 1.1% of the 32,744 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
30.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
38% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2013 and the nation
| Measure | Oregon 2014 | Oregon 2013 | United States 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 357 | 313 | 32,744 |
| Fatal crashes | 322 | 292 | 30,056 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.0 | 8.0 | 10.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 30% | 36% | 29% |
Counties in 2014
Every county with a fatal crash in 2014, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 32 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane County | 39 | 45 | 11.8 | 457 |
| Clackamas County | 33 | 38 | 8.9 | 358 |
| Multnomah County | 28 | 28 | 3.5 | 689 |
| Douglas County | 24 | 27 | 24.1 | 297 |
| Marion County | 22 | 25 | 7.1 | 428 |
| Jackson County | 16 | 17 | 7.7 | 276 |
| Washington County | 15 | 16 | 2.6 | 287 |
| Linn County | 12 | 16 | 12.1 | 242 |
| Josephine County | 13 | 13 | 14.7 | 194 |
| Deschutes County | 11 | 13 | 6.1 | 209 |
| Umatilla County | 11 | 12 | 14.9 | 125 |
| Klamath County | 10 | 11 | 15.6 | 193 |
| Coos County | 9 | 11 | 17.1 | 118 |
| Jefferson County | 9 | 10 | 39.2 | 75 |
| Polk County | 8 | 10 | 11.0 | 113 |
| Lincoln County | 7 | 8 | 15.6 | 113 |
| Yamhill County | 7 | 7 | 6.3 | 131 |
| Baker County | 5 | 5 | 29.9 | 58 |
| Benton County | 5 | 5 | 5.1 | 87 |
| Harney County | 5 | 5 | 67.5 | 49 |
| Wasco County | 5 | 5 | 18.9 | 86 |
| Tillamook County | 4 | 5 | 18.3 | 86 |
| Wallowa County | 4 | 5 | 66.5 | 14 |
| Curry County | 4 | 4 | 17.6 | 37 |
| Clatsop County | 3 | 3 | 7.3 | 110 |
| Columbia County | 3 | 3 | 5.5 | 67 |
| Malheur County | 3 | 3 | 9.3 | 82 |
| Morrow County | 3 | 3 | 24.3 | 30 |
| Crook County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 34 |
| Hood River County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 24 |
| Sherman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Union County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Oregon in 2014?
357 people in 322 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2014 file, or 9.0 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Oregon had the most crash deaths in 2014?
Lane County with 45 deaths in 39 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2014 compare with 2013 in Oregon?
357 deaths against 313 in 2013 (+14%). Nationally the 2014 total was 32,744.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2014 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.