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Oregon

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Oregon claims two distinctions regarding bodies of water. Its Crater Lake is the deepest lake in America at 1,943 feet and its D River has battled back and forth with the Roe River in Montana for the title of "shortest river in the world." Oregonians determined to prevail have taken to measuring the D River at extreme high tide when it is about 120 feet long. Oregon is also home to the largest single organism in the world, a fungus growing beneath the entire Malheur National Forest in the eastern part of the state. Whether enjoying views of snowcapped Mount Hood, strolling the awe-inspiring Pacific coastline, or enjoying water sports on one of the state's many lakes, visitors to Oregon are sure to be wowed by any visit to the Beaver State.

Oregon is known for its wealth of agricultural products including potatoes, peppermint, hops, apples and pears and it stands as one of the world's four major hazelnut-growing regions. Ranking third among U.S. states with 303 wineries, Oregon boasts the perfect combination of soil and climate for growing grapes. Its immense forests make Oregon a leader among the nation's timber producers, and despite the challenges brought about by over-harvesting, it continues to be America's top producer of softwood lumber.

Incidents


Fatal Truck Accidents: 52 per year
Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 1,074 per year
Accident Locales: 70%(Rural), 30%(Urban)
Carrier Fact: 50% of Oregon's truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not Oregon.

In 77% of Oregon's truck accidents, weather conditions were NOT a factor.

Roads

Interstate 5:  I-5 runs from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, San Diego, California to Blaine, Washington. 307 of its miles pass through Oregon, including the cities of Eugene, which has spur route 105, and Portland, which has spur routes 205 and 405.

Interstate 84:  The breathtakingly beautiful I-84 west starts in Portland, Oregon and makes its way to Echo, Utah covering 375 miles of Oregon along the way. It hugs the stunning Columbia River Gorge and passes through Portland.

US Highway 101:  The 101 is called the Pacific Coast Highway for good reason: it closely follows the gently curving path of that coast and offers some of the most dazzling ocean views in America. Beginning in Los Angeles, CA and ending in Olympia, WA, Highway 101 becomes the Oregon Coast Highway upon entering the state and proceeds through many of Oregon's delightful coastal towns.

Counties


Baker - Benton - Clackamas - Clatsop - Columbia - Coos - Crook - Curry - Deschutes - Douglas - Gilliam - Grant - Harney -- Hood River - Jackson - Jefferson - Josephine - Klamath - Lake - Lane - Lincoln - Linn - Malheur - Marion - Morrow - Multnomah - Polk - Sherman - Tillamook - Umatilla - Union - Wallowa - Wasco -- Washington Wheeler -- Yamhill