Oregon Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There were 47 fatal motorcycle accidents in Oregon in 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. These crashes caused 48 deaths and hundreds of injuries, in addition to costing millions of dollars in property damage, medical costs, and other expenses. Obtaining just compensation for the injuries and other damages resulting from the crash can be a difficult and burdensome process. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, hiring an experienced attorney may be your best chance of obtaining a positive award from your insurance company or the other driver's insurance company.

Fatal Motorcycle Crashes 2004 - 2008
Year	Fatal Crashes
2008	47
2007	48
2006	44
2005	51
2004	36

Fatalities and Helmet Use

According to the FARS database, dozens of people are killed in motorcycle accidents in Oregon each year.

Motorcycle Accident Fatalities 2004 - 2008
Helmeted vs. Unhelmeted	Fatalities	Year
46 vs. 1 (1 unknown)	48	2008
46 vs. 3 (2 unknown)	51	2007
43 vs. 1	44	2006
44 vs. 3 (1 unknown)	48	2005
34 vs. 3	37	2004

Oregon Motorcycle Safety Programs

Team Oregon is a motorcycle safety and training program that was established in 1984. The program is a partnership between the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oregon State University. The aim of the program is to improve rider judgment and skill to prevent motorcycle accidents and deaths. According to the Team Oregon website, almost 100,000 motorcyclists in Oregon have been trained through the program. Team Oregon training classes are funded by ODOT and student tuition fees. To learn more about joining a motorcycle safety course, visit the Team Oregon website.

Contact a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle crash, contact a lawyer as soon as possible for a review of your case.

The motorcycle accident attorneys of Proner & Proner have experience helping victims of Oregon motorcycle accidents.