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10 Common Driver Errors That Cause Oregon Crashes

Each year, the Oregon Department of Transportation compiles statistics for the most common reasons for vehicle injuries. As of 2017, according to the most recent data available in 2017, the following are the 10 most common driver errors that cause injury:

Illustration depicting various traffic violations commonly committed by drivers, leading to accidents and injuries in Oregon

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Use this article as general information to understand the issue, preserve useful records, and identify the next questions to ask an attorney about your own facts.

Published April 28, 2020

Injuries in any kind of vehicle crash, including injuries from an Oregon, occur because of recurring driver errors. Each year, the Oregon Department of Transportation compiles statistics for the most common reasons for vehicle injuries. As of 2017, according to the most recent data available, the following are the 10 most common driver errors that cause injury (opens in a new tab):

Failed to avoid stopped or parked vehicles ahead
Failed to yield the right-of-way
Ran off the road
Driving too fast for conditions (not exceeding posted speed)
Failed to maintain lane
Following too closely
Inattention
Failure to decrease speed for a slower-moving vehicle
Left turn in front of on-coming traffic
Disregarded traffic signal

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Insurance calls, medical bills, missed work, and uncertainty tend to arrive at the same time. The first job is to steady the situation: understand the facts, preserve useful records, and talk through the legal options that fit your Oregon injury claim.

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