Prevent Crashes

Interesting fact: Collision investigators often use the term "crash" instead of "accident" because they rarely are "accidents" without any apparent cause. Eugene Police has released the following public service announcements about how to reduce crashes by eliminating common mistakes.


The PSAs are animated with illustrations and examples of:

  • Following too closely
  • Driving while distracted
  • Running yellow lights
  • Driving while intoxicated

In 2019, there were 420 DUII arrests, 12 felony DUII arrests, 18 Following Too Close citations, 646 Failure to Obey Traffic Device, and 262 Driving While Using a Cellphone.


The top motor vehicle crash locations? (from 1/1/2019 through 12/31/2019)

  • FERRY ST BRIDGE = 30 crashes
  • BELT EB 08 NWX RIVER RD = 28 crashes
  • BELT WB 06 DELTA DIVISION = 27 crashes
  • BELT EB 07 RIVER RD RIVER AVE = 24 crashes
  • DELTA NB 03 GPI BELT = 23 crashes