If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident you may be filing an insurance claim. After a car crash, it's important that you obtain a Portland accident report as soon as possible, for insurance purposes.
Portland crash report includes vital information and details regarding an accident, which is why you must obtain a copy of your motor vehicle traffic report for your records.
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53Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Portland, 2024
60Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Portland fatal crashes, 2024
10.8%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of Oregon's 491 fatal crashes, 2024
70%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File (37 of 53)
Of fatal crashes with a known time happened between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published; the file can still be revised.
Portland quick facts
Portland quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Portland, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 53 fatal crashes and 60 deaths in Portland.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 20, 2024, on NE BROADWAY RD at NE 15TH AVE, Multnomah County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
How fatal crashes happened in Portland
The bars count Portland's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
A Hassle-Free Way to Get Your Traffic Police Report Now
At AccidentReports.com, we’ve created a helpful collision report information center that allows you to search for your Portland Police Bureauaccident report, as soon as it’s available. Getting this important document has never been easier. To start now, fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information to get assistance.
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in South Portland, you may be unable to drive to pick up your accident report, especially if your vehicle was damaged or totaled. Waiting for your report to arrive in the mail may also not be an option if you’re out of work and struggling to make ends meet. At AccidentReports.com, we’ve come up with the perfect solution. Our crash report information center makes it easy for accident victims to search for and obtain a copy of their Oregon accident report, as soon as it’s available. Take advantage of our motor vehicle traffic report center now and fill out the form on this page to get started.
These are fatal crashes in Portland recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 53 fatal crashes and 60 deaths in Portland that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
You can get a copy of your Portland police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Portland Police Department Records Division in a few ways.
Visit the Portland Police Bureau’s Record Department In-Person
You can visit the Portland Police Department Records Division and fill out a Public Records Request Form to obtain copies of records. The Portland Police Bureau Records Division is located at: Records Department 1111 SW 2nd Ave # 1126 Portland, OR97204. Contact the department before you pick up your Portland police report to ensure it’s available. Portland Police Bureau Records Department Phone: 503-823-0043
By Mail
Send a written Public Records Request to the North Portland Police Bureau and include the appropriate fee. Mail your written Public Records Request for copies of police reports to the Portland Police Bureau at: Records Department 1111 SW 2nd Ave # 1126 Portland, OR 97204
Online Public Records Requests-Official Crash Record
Visit the South Portland Police Department Record Division’s website and fill out an online form to request a copy of your traffic report. If it was a fatal crash, copies of accident reports will not be released online.
You must wait at least three business days before you request a copy of your Portland Police Bureau collision report. Reports may be available within ten business days. If it was a deadly crash or the accident involved a bodily injury, or a crime, a report may be unavailable for several weeks or months, due to an ongoing investigation.
The charge for copies of police reports is $4-$16 per copy.
The names and contact information for all parties involved
Driver license numbers
VINs and license plate numbers
Insurance information
Description of bodily injury and extent of injury sustained by involved drivers and passengers, including major injuries and non-life-threatening injuries
Accident type, such as a 2-car crash, rollover accident, hit-and-run crash, etc.
Any citations issued, such as reckless driving, speeding, driving under the influence of intoxicants, etc.
Portland Police Bureau crash narrative- This portion of the report describes how and why the South Portland auto accident occurred and which driver was at fault.
Diagram of the accident crime scene
Time, date, and location of the accident
Fatal collision information
Name and badge number of reporting Portland Police Bureau Police Officer
If you were involved in a traffic accident and sustained injuries or vehicle damage, you may be eligible to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. Obtaining a crash report filed by the Portland Police Bureau is the first important step toward receiving the compensation you deserve for your medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of quality of life, and more. In the crash report, you’ll find important information including a description of the accident scene, and the responding police officer’s opinion regarding which driver they believe was negligent. Other information in a South Portland Traffic report, such as a description of vehicle damage, personal injuries, and contributing factors to the accident, including debris on the road, or broken or missing traffic signs or signals, can help to strengthen a personal injury claim. An experienced accident attorney can use the information found in a crash report as they build a case to prove the other driver should be held liable for your damages. Even if you sustained minor injuries or vehicle damage, you must still obtain a copy of your traffic report for your records.
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