Posted in Oregon
August 04, 2016
Here Are The 8 Most Dangerous, Deadly Places In Oregon
Oregon is the most beautiful state in the nation, no doubt about it. We enjoy some seriously scenic places here…but some of them are also dangerous, and even deadly. From car crashes to floating logs (yes…logs!), here are eight of Oregon’s most dangerous, deadly places.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that this is the most dangerous intersection in all of Oregon. This interchange had 381 crashes in 2013, with 213 injuries (luckily there were no fatalities here).
Driftwood seems harmless, right? People have been seriously injured and have even died by playing in old driftwood shelters that have collapsed. If you didn’t build it, you have no idea how old it is, or if it’s stable.
Oregon’s beauty is unparalleled, but our wild places are just that...wild. Hikers in the Columbia Gorge area are exposed all kinds of dangerous and even fatal conditions. People suffer from hypothermia and also fall to their deaths of the gorge’s steep cliffs. Dress appropriately for fast-changing weather, and stay on the trail!
Oregon’s coastal cliffs are stunning...but they can also be very dangerous. The edges can crumble right under your feet...and falls are dangerous and even deadly.
The website Movoto compiled a list of most dangerous cities, using data from the 2012 FBI Uniform Crime Report, and found that Medford ranked number one on its list. Residents in this town have a high likelihood of becoming the victim of a crime - they have a 1 in 16 chance. It ranks second for violent in the state for violent crimes.
While this city was ranked number nine on Movoto’s list, it had the highest number of murders per 100,000 people.
Logs? Yes...logs. They look perfectly harmless, but when a wave hits a floating log and throws it at you, the result is devastating. Don’t play in the water near floating logs, and keep an eye on the tide, which can creep up on you.
Portland is America’s Best Bike City, so it only follows that it also has a high number of bicycle-auto accidents. The Oregon Department of Transportation reports that Southeast Portland had the most bicycle-auto crashes, and of the top 10 most dangerous, Southeast Division Street was the worst, with 59 accidents during a five-year period.
Now that we’ve given you some bad news…here’s the good news. You might need take a few safety precautions here and there, but Oregon is simply gorgeous. Check out these 12 Scenic Overlooks. (Just don’t get too close to the edge!)
