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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

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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

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

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.

Most recent accident reports

An SUV struck a Vancouver police car Monday morning that was blocking the site of minor traffic collision in the Minnehaha area.

A Sunday afternoon crash that sent a Portland family to the hospital with minor injuries led to the arrests of a two Medford residents wanted on outstanding felony warrants.

Date: 
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Albany, OR
Type: Car Accident

A semi hauling two fuel tankers overturned in Vancouver early Friday morning, spilling fuel into storm drains and into the yard of a nearby apartment complex. The truck crashed at around 1:30 a.m.

Date: 
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Topics: 
Fuel Spill

Two people had to be extricated from a vehicle that crashed near Moulton Falls Park on Thursday evening. The crash was reported at 7:35 p.m. at 27781 N.E. Lucia Falls Road.

Date: 
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Type: Car Accident
A five-car crash on Oregon 99W near McMinville has shot down the road, Oregon State Police said. Icy conditions contributed to the accident, which occurred near milepost 41, police said.
Date: 
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Roadway: 
Oregon 99W
Type: Car Accident
An Oregon City woman died after she was ejected out of a friend's car that was turning onto a street in Gresham Wednesday night, police said.
Date: 
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
A 14-year-old boy was riding his skateboard on a residential road Tuesday night when he was hit by a minivan that drove away.
Date: 
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Roadway: 
N.E. 52nd Ave.
A man was trapped in his pickup after it left the roadway and overturned in a ditch Wednesday morning in Hockinson. The crash was reported at 8:57 a.m. at 17705 N.E. 119th St.
Date: 
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Roadway: 
N.E. 119th St.

A single vehicle has crashed on U.S. 30 west of Clatskanie, killing at least one person and causing significant delays on the coastal route between the Portland area and Astoria.

Date: 
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Roadway: 
U.S. 30

Weather-related accidents have snarled Interstate 5 between Salem and Eugene early Friday morning.

Date: 
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Salem, OR

A 47-year-old Vancouver man was killed in a collision on Interstate 205 northbound Wednesday afternoon.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Roadway: 
I-205
Type: Car Accident

The driver of a commercial truck sustained minor injuries Tuesday morning when his semi- trailer overturned in icy conditions near Central Linn High School along Highway 228 in Linn County.

Date: 
Monday, December 2, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 228
City: 
Albany, OR

A jackknifed semi at the Interstate 405 split north of the Rose Quarter shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 for several hours Tuesday morning.

Date: 
Monday, December 2, 2013
Roadway: 
I-405 & I-5
A Vancouver woman was injured in a crash in Kalama on Monday night. Barbara Stonewall, 50, was driving a 2004 Honda Accord south on Interstate 5 about 9 p.m. when she lost control and struck a concrete barrier, according to Washington State Patrol.
Date: 
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Kalama, WA
Type: Car Accident

A Washougal man was hurt when his car veered off of state Highway 14 Sunday evening and struck a tree.

Jeffrey S. Lindsay, 35, was treated for his injuries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and then released.

Date: 
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roadway: 
St. Highway 14