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May campaign to focus on nighttime & pickup safety belts
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Pickup truck occupants, like everyone else in a vehicle, need to buckle up properly, every time. Even though Oregon now has the second highest safety belt use among U.S. states – with 97 percent of the motoring public using safety belts routinely – 49 people in Oregon last year lost their lives in crashes where they were in a pickup and were not wearing a safety belt. When you think about a father or son, mother or sister lost in this way, you understand why the message “buckle up every time” is continually emphasized. Read More
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May is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
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 As the weather improves, more and more motorcyclists will hit the roads. With that in mind, Governor Kitzhaber has proclaimed May 2013 “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” in Oregon. Oregon is joining with motorcycle organizations and other federal, state and local highway safety and law enforcement organizations to raise awareness about motorcycle safety.During May – and the rest of the year – drivers should safely “share the road” with motorcycles and be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists have responsibilities too. They should obey traffic rules, be alert to other drivers, never ride while impaired or distracted and always wear a helmet and highly visible gear. Read more
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Driver Education Reduces Crashes and Saves Lives
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 Motor vehicle crashes are the no.1 cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds. Teens who take formal driver training in Oregon have much lower crash rates. Yet, only about one third of eligible Oregonians sign up for driving classes, saying they don't have the time, money, or easy access to them. Teens who took an ODOT-approved driver education course have had fewer crashes, traffic convictions and suspensions.
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Left Content May is Transportation Safety Awareness Month
T hroughout the month of May, there will be plenty of opportunities in communities around the state for people to demonstrate just how important safety is to them. Governor Kitzhaber has shown his support by proclaiming May as “Transportation Safety Awareness Month.”
“Motor vehicle traffic injuries are one of the leading causes of death and hospitalization in Oregon, and are the second leading cause of injury-related death for all Oregonians,” Kitzhaber wrote in the proclamation. “I encourage all Oregonians to put safety first.”
Over two decades committed to work zone safety
May is traditionally the kick-off for road construction season in Oregon. Together with our public and private sector partners, we have been committed to work zone safety for decades. This year marks the 24th year that Oregonians are participating in the “Give ‘Em a Brake” work zone safety campaign. Once again, construction work zones will appear on streets, highways and bridges statewide. Billboards, bus boards and public service announcements will remind people to “Respect the Cone Zone” and that “Fines Double 24/7. Workers or Not.” That means pay attention and slow down in work zones. How Oregonians drive in work zones has a direct impact on their own safety, as well as the safety of workers.
Read the full news release
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Right Content Oregon Traffic Fatalities
Year to Date as of 05/20/2013
2013: 92
2012: 102
Percentage Change from 2012 to 2013: -9.8%
The Crash Analysis and Reporting (CAR) Unit provides motor vehicle crash data through multiple reports that can be found on their web site.
Road Conditions, Travel Information and Chain Laws
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