High Crash Corridors (HCCs) are roadways that have exceptional concentrations of crash activity. Identifying HCCs helps the City target limited resources for improved safety. Practices and approaches to improve safety in HCCs include:

• Enforcement -- Strategic and Focused Enforcement (SAFE)

• Engineering -- Ongoing review and enhancement of roadways

• Education -- Targeted education programs

Our People

Historical traffic data shows 4% of Portland’s arterials – high-volume, multi-lane roadways – account for over 66% of Portland’s pedestrian fatalities and 58% of Portland’s serious pedestrian injuries.

Our Economy

Crashes cost Portland over $100 million per year from health care and productivity losses.

• Crashes are the #1 cause of job related death

• Injuries from crashes are the #1 cause of worker compensation claims

• 40% of all congestion in Portland is non-recurring and primarily caused by crashes

Our Health

“The annual cost of obesity is $147 billion and growing. That translates into $1,250 per household, mostly in taxes and insurance premiums.” Health Affairs 2010.  

66% of Portlanders limit walking and bicycling due to their fears about traffic.

Our Neighborhoods

Portlanders have historically rated “traffic safety” as a top neighborhood livability concern.

Walking and bicycling levels are linked to a neighborhood’s sense of safety.

Portland’s least safe streets for crashes are also the highest for criminal activity.