Oregon Distracted Driving Statistics
Distracted driving is a dangerous behavior for drivers, passengers, and non-occupants alike.
- From 2019-2023 there were 28,699 crashes resulting in 221 fatalities and 28,332 injuries caused by crashes involving a distracted driver in Oregon (all ages).
- From 2019-2023 there were 1,987 crashes, resulting in 26 fatalities and 1,790 injuries caused by drivers reported to have been using a cell phone at the time of the crash.
- 2019-2023 There were 136 crashes involving a driver age 16-18 reported to have been using a cell phone at the time of the crash: 1 fatality and 220 people injured.
- 2019-2023 There were 62,237 convictions for this offense (ORS 811.507)
Convictions for using a mobile electronic device 2019-2023
2019 - 16,668
2020 - 10,255
2021 - 11,762
2022 - 10,723
2023 - 12,829
Total – 62,237
2019-2023 There were 25 crashes involving, but not limited to a pedestrian using a cell phone: 3 fatalities and 23 injuries.
2019-2023 There were 4 crashes involving, but not limited to a cyclist using a cell phone: 0 fatalities and 5 people injured.