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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:

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.

Rank: 
23
Percent of U.S: 
1
State: 
Oregon

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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
Gilliam County, OR - 3
Harney County, OR - 6
Hood River County, OR - 7
Jefferson County, OR - 18
Klickitat County, WA - 5
Lincoln County, OR - 21
Linn County, OR - 38
Marion County, OR - 86
Multnomah County, OR - 182
Polk County, OR - 21
Sherman County, OR - 5
Skamania County, WA - 7
Tillamook County, OR - 12
Union County, OR - 3
Wasco County, OR - 15
Washington County, OR - 76
Wheeler County, OR - 1
Yamhill County, OR - 32

Legal Resources

Portland, OR
Skamania County Superior Court

Skamania County Superior Court

County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers, and injunctions; felony criminal cases; misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law; family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage, and domestic-violence protection matters; probate and guardianship matters; juvenile offender matters; juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth, and truancies; mental illness and involuntary commitment matters.
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Skamania County Coroner

Skamania County Coroner

The Prosecuting Attorney also acts as the County Coroner.  All attorneys in the office are both Deputy Prosecutors as well as Deputy Coroners.  In small counties, the Office of County Coroner is combined with the Prosecuting Attorney.  The Coroner is responsible for investigating and certifying the cause of death in those cases where death is sudden, unexpected or the result of an accident or unlawful means.  This work is accomplished by coordinating with the Sheriff, local doctors and medical staff, hospice workers, pathologists, regional medical examiners, investigators, family members and next of kin.
Portland, OR
Skamania County Jail

Skamania County Jail

The Skamania County Jail is responsible for the housing and welfare of all subjects arrested within Skamania County.  They also contract with the Department of Corrections, as well as Battle Ground, Washougal and Camas Municipal Courts to house their inmates.
Portland, OR
Skamania County Sheriff

Skamania County Sheriff

Skamania County Sheriff's Office accomplishes their mission by providing highly-trained dedicated professionals in the areas of patrol, investigations, corrections/jail, dispatch and selected other services which meet or exceed the expectations of residents and visitors to Skamania County, Washington.
Portland, OR
Oregon Walks

Oregon Walks

Oregon Walks is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient, and attractive for everyone.
Portland, OR
Cowlitz County Superior Court

Cowlitz County Superior Court

 Washington has 39 Superior Courts, one in each of Washington's 39 counties. Superior Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Washington. A Superior Court may consider all civil and criminal matters occurring within a county's boundary. The Superior Court also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil matters in which the amount in controversy is more than $75,000, felony cases, estate and probate matters, family law cases (including divorces and child custody hearings), and juvenile proceedings. They act as a court of appeal for cases from the District and Municipal Courts.  
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Clark County Superior Court

Clark County Superior Court

Clark County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers, and injunctions; felony criminal cases; misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law; family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage, and domestic-violence protection matters; probate and guardianship matters; juvenile offender matters; juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth, and truancies; mental illness and involuntary commitment matters.

Most recent accident reports

One man critically injured, taken to hospital, after his motorcycle leaves the Highway 99W roadway near Dundee, ejecting him from his motorcycle.

Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation into Saturday evening's critical injury motorcycle crash that occurred on Highway 99W about one mile south of Dundee in Yamhill County.

Date: 
Friday, March 21, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 99W
City: 
Dundee, OR
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Dennis D. Marlon, 34, injured after his car is rear-ended by a car driven by Emily A. Hoyt, 17, on Highway 14 in Washougal

Dennis D. Marlon, 34, was stopped at a red light on the westbound highway in his Pontiac Grand Am, where the highway intersects with Washougal River Road.

Date: 
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 14
City: 
Washougal, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rear-End Collisions

Adriana Star Ruiz, 23, killed, after her car leaves the U.S. 101 roadway near Depoe Bay at a high rate of speed, and crashes down a 250 foot cliff.

A woman--who witnesses said drove an SUV off a 250-foot cliff from a U.S. 101 turnout Wednesday--was identified as a 23-year Lincoln City resident.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 101
City: 
Depoe Bay, OR
Type: Car Accident

Paul David Suryan, 34, killed, after his car drifts into the oncoming traffic lane of Northwest Zion Church Road near North Plains, and crashes into a tractor-trailer.

A man died in a traffic accident Tuesday after his car slid into an oncoming semi truck near North Plains.

Date: 
Monday, March 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Northwest Zion Church Road
City: 
North Plains, OR
Type: Truck Accident

Motorcyclist killed, after crashing into the rear of a pickup on Highway 20, near Burnt Woods.

A man died in motorcycle accident outside Burnt Woods Monday after he slammed into the back of a pickup truck.
Date: 
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 20
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Tashne West, 18, Ashley Burkey, 19, Nick Bartell, 18, two 17-year-old boys, one 16-year-old boy, all seriously injured, all transported to hospital, after their SUV fails to slow down on a gravel roadway and overturns near Molalla.

Six teens were injured in a rollover crash on a rural Clackamas County road Saturday evening near Molalla.

Date: 
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Roadway: 
South Family Camp Road
City: 
Molalla, OR
Type: Car Accident

Cody T. Robinson, 20, seriously injured, taken to hospital, after he is struck, by a hit and run driver in a white SUV, while crossing an intersection in Vancouver.

A pedestrian, identified as Cody T. Robinson, 20, of Vancouver, was struck in the intersection about 5:30 a.m. this morning at Fourth Plain Boulevard at Northeast Andresen Road.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Fourth Plain Boulevard at Northeast Andresen Road
City: 
Vancouver, WA
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Robert A. Haverkate, 59, injured, taken to hospital, cited for DUI, after his jeep crashes into a guardrail on Highway 14, near North Bonneville, and overturns.

A Vancouver man who is suspected of drunk driving was injured in a single-vehicle crash on state Highway 14 in Skamania County Wednesday evening. Robert A. Haverkate, 59, was driving a 2000 Jeep Cherokee west on the highway about 7:15 p.m.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 14
City: 
North Bonneville, WA
Type: Car Accident

78-year-old woman injured, taken to hospital, after her car collides with a TriMet MAX transit train in downtown Portland.

A 78-year-old woman collided with a TriMet MAX train while she was behind the wheel of a small car in downtown Portland Tuesday afternoon, firefighters said.

Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Southwest Broadway and Southwest Morrison Street
City: 
Portland, OR
Type: Train Accident

3 people injured, one seriously, taken to hospital, after a 12 vehicle crash on any icy bridge on Highway 26 near the Quartz Creek Rest Area in Clatsop County.

Twelve vehicles crashed on Highway 26 after cars slid on an icy bridge, shutting down lanes in both directions at milepost 24 for about 4 hours Tuesday, according to Oregon State Police.

Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Higway 26
City: 
Seaside, OR
Type: Truck Accident

Manika Southavilay, 18, Aurora Sackos, 17, injured, taken to hospital, after their two cars collide on State Highway 500 near Vancouver in Clark County.

Two Vancouver teens were injured Monday afternoon in a crash along state Highway 500 in east Clark County. Manika Southavilay, 18, was driving a Toyota Avalon south on Northeast 160th Avenue in the Heritage Neighborhood.

Date: 
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Roadway: 
State Highway 500
City: 
Vancouver, WA
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

Richard Sullivan, 92, killed, Cathie Sullivan, 67, injured, airlifted to hospital, after their car leaves the Oregon 18 roadway near Sheridan, and crashed into a ditch and power pole.

Oregon State Police identified the victim of Sunday's fatal car wreck in Yamhill County as 92-year-old Richard Sullivan.

Date: 
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Roadway: 
Oregon 18
City: 
Sheridan, OR
Type: Car Accident

Jack Phillips uninjured, after a steel beam his tractor-trailer is carrying breaks free and crashes into his cab, near Tualatin in Washington County.

A tractor-trailer driver was lucky to be alive after a steel beam strapped to his rig suddenly broke free and smashed through his cab while on an Oregon road.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Roadway: 
Southwest Nyberg Road
City: 
Tualatin, OR
Type: Truck Accident

Woman in her 30's injured, taken to hospital, after her car strikes a fire hydrant and overturns in northeast Portland.

Portland firefighters extricated a woman in her 30s who became trapped in a vehicle in a rollover crash on Wednesday morning in Northeast Portland.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Roadway: 
Northeast Airport Way
City: 
Portland, OR
Type: Car Accident

Danny Russu seriously injured, taken to hospital, after the trench he was working in collapses in southwest Portland, trapping him for 3 hours.

The owner of Apollo Drain & Rooter Services, Inc., the company involved in Monday’s trench collapse, said the trench was properly shored and the collapse was a 'freak accident.'

Date: 
Monday, March 3, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Portland, OR
Type: Other Type of Accident