Portland, OR
Wahkiakum County Public Works Department
This department oversees various aspects of county operations including ferry service and road construction and maintenance.
Portland, OR - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.
Portland, Oregon - Oregon's largest city and one of the nation's most environmentally conscious
Portland sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes. Portland is frequently recognized as one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the world because of its high walkability, large community of bicyclists, farm-to-table dining, expansive network of public transportation options, and 10,000+ acres of public parks.
Its climate is marked by warm, dry summers and chilly, rainy winters. This climate is ideal for growing roses, and Portland has been called the "City of Roses" for over a century.
Portland's location is beneficial for several industries. Relatively low energy cost, accessible resources, north–south and east–west Interstates, international air terminals, large marine shipping facilities, and both west coast intercontinental railroads are all economic advantages. The Portland metro area has become a business cluster for athletic and footwear manufacturers. The area is home to the global, North American or US headquarters of Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, LaCrosse Footwear, Dr. Martens, Li-Ning, Keen, and Hi-Tec Sports.
Major roadways around the Portland region
Downtown Portland is ringed by Interstate 5, the main north-south route from Canada to Mexico, and Interstate 405, a loop that encircles downtown and the Pearl district.
Interstate 84 originates at I-5 on Portland’s inner east side and continues east to Portland International Airport (accessible via the connecting Interstate 205), the Columbia River Gorge and on to Idaho and Utah. I-84 in Portland is also known as the Banfield Expressway, or just “the Banfield.”
Running west to the coast and east to Mount Hood is U.S. Route 26. The westbound stretch is also known as the Sunset Highway and leads to Beaverton, Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Eastbound Highway 26 is dubbed the Mount Hood Highway. Mount Hood is about 55 miles from downtown Portland; the highway continues east to Nebraska.
Transportation options to and from Portland
TriMet operates most of the region's buses and the MAX light rail system, which connects the city and suburbs. The city-owned Portland Streetcar serves two routes in the Central City – downtown and adjacent districts. Portland's main airport is Portland International Airport, located about 20 minutes by car northeast of downtown. In addition Portland is home to Oregon's only public use heliport, the Portland Downtown Heliport. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Portland at Union Station on three routes.
Get information on recent accidents in Portland
If you are looking for information on a specific accident in Portland, please check the links below:
- Portland commercial trucking accidents
- Portland car accidents
- Portland pedestrian accidents
- Portland motorcycle accidents
- Portland bicycle accidents
- Portland bus accidents
- Portland aircraft accidents
- Portland train accidents
Major medical centers near Portland
After a serious accident, many people receive treatment at one of Portland's nearby medical centers, including:
Providence Portland Medical Center;
Oregon Health & Science University.
Where to find legal assistance after you or a loved one are involved in a Portland accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Portland personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Portland wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Portland accident lawyer can do to help.
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Accident reports by county
Baker County, OR -
18
Clackamas County, OR -
80
Clark County, WA -
214
Clatsop County, OR -
23
Columbia County, OR -
21
Cowlitz County, WA -
35
Crook County, OR -
5
Jefferson County, OR -
18
Lincoln County, OR -
21
Linn County, OR -
38
Marion County, OR -
86
Multnomah County, OR -
182
Polk County, OR -
21
Tillamook County, OR -
12
Union County, OR -
3
Wasco County, OR -
15
Yamhill County, OR -
32
Legal Resources
Portland, OR
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid Program
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid (CWLA) is located in Longview, Washington and serves low-income residents in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. They provide general legal information, free civil legal services, as legal clinics and workshops on basic family law forms. They also partner volunteer attorneys with clients in need to provide critical legal assistance, and are happy to provide referrals as well.
Portland, OR
Wahkiakum County District Court
Wahkiakum County District Court processes misdemeanor criminal and traffic charges issued by the Washington State Patrol, Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office, Wahkiakum County Prosecutor, State Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Department of Natural Resources. It also has the jurisdiction to handle civil matters up to $75,000, as well as Anti-Harassment Orders, Small Claims and name changes.
Portland, OR
Wahkiakum County Sheriff
The mission of the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office is to partner with the community to safeguard lives and property, and provide assistance to persons in urgent need.
Portland, OR
Skamania County Public Works Department
The Public Works Department provides many services to the residents of Skamania County. The department manages County Road, Equipment Rental and the Solid Waste Division’s. County Road is the largest of these departments. Road maintenance is funded by gas and property taxes together with state and federal funding that allows for the maintenance and construction on your streets and bridges, provides for street lighting and signage to provide the user with the best possible transportation system. The Equipment Rental Division owns and maintains about 90% of the County’s vehicles on the road today.
Portland, OR
Skamania County District Court
District Court serves as the trial court for civil lawsuits involving amounts up to $75,000, criminal misdemeanors, traffic infractions and small claims. There is a high volume of cases filed in District Court every year.
Most recent accident reports
The two-vehicle collision occured at 10:43 a.m. at Northeast 34th Avenue and 78th Street. One of the drivers, Nicholas P. Weaver, 26, ran from the scene of the crash.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Hit and Run
A 1992 Chevy Tahoe collided with a 2007 Honda Civic on Southeast 80th Avenue and Ash Street just after 4 p.m.
Type: Car Accident
Doris Jennings, 47, died Tuesday after a tractor accident on private property in Lebanon, Oregon. Jennings was attempting to remove an oak tree by chaining the tree to the tractor.
Date:
Tuesday, October 21, 2014City:
Lebanon, OR
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics:
Unusual Circumstances
Kelcie Huntley was walking to class Monday morning in Vancouver when she hit by a school bus at a crosswalk. The impact broke her pelvis and she suffered facial lacerations.
Date:
Monday, October 20, 2014City:
Vancouver, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
School BusPedestrian Daniel Nelson, 63, was hit and injured by SUV driver Myung Lee, 72, while merging from the center turn lane of Hayesville Drive NE in Salem, Oregon Monday. Nelson's injuries were not life threatening.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Pedestrian AccidentChristopher D. Steffen, 62, of Battle Ground, died in the hospital after a Friday evening rear-end crash in the Orchards area. Around 6:30 p.m.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Rear-End CollisionsA six-month-old infant died following a six hour period of being left in a car parked at the Intel facility on NE 25th Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Type: Other Type of Accident
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Hillsboro, Oregon Tuesday night. The incident occured on October 14, 2014 by Southwest Cornelius Pass Road and Johnson Street, an area with no crosswalks.
Date:
Tuesday, October 14, 2014City:
Hillsboro, OR
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Pedestrian Accident
J. Monroe DeHaven, 34, cited after truck he was driving rolled over on Oregon 126 west of Prineville
A truck driver was cited after a Monday accident on Oregon 126 west of Prineville. The crash occurred around 1:51 p.m.
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
RolloverA motorcyclist failing to negotiate a curve was thrown from his bike and killed after hitting a tree near Silver Falls State Park on Oregon 214, just south of Silverton, Oregon.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Ellen Mary, 67, and Karenetta Adams, 60 were taken to the hospital with serious injuries when their vehicles collided on Oregon 99E near McFarland Road in Linn County, Oregon.
Date:
Monday, October 13, 2014Roadway:
Oregon 99E
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Weather ConditionsCharles Shuler, 48, of Beaverton, was injured in a motorcycle accident on west state Highway 500 near Interstate 205 in Vancouver, Washington. Schuler lost control due to high speed and was ejected from his motorcycle at 10:08 p.m. Sunday night.
White was in the crosswalk when O'Conner struck her while making a left turn. Apparently the trooper was distracted by a bicyclist whose intentions he was trying to determine. Fortunately, White sustained only minor injuries.
Date:
Friday, October 10, 2014City:
Astoria, OR
Type: Pedestrian Accident
An adult woman was was killed by a train in Kelso, Washington on Thursday. The incident occured around 12:35 a.m. when train crews members saw a pedestrian standing on the tracks near the train station.
Date:
Thursday, October 9, 2014City:
Kelso, WA
Type: Train Accident
A person was found dead after a witness called 911 to report a car falling into the Columbia River in Portland near Northeast 166th and Marine Drive. The report went in around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Road Departure