Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of 12-14-24

Reporting Background

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Data from PHMSA’s online database of transportation related chemical incidents that have been reported to the agency.

Incidents Summary

• Number of incidents – 435 (412 highway, 41 air, 4 rail, 0 water)

• Serious incidents – 2 (2 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 1 major artery closed, 0 fire/explosion, 35 no release)

• Largest container involved – 9,700-gal DOT406 Tank Truck {Gasoline Includes Gasoline Mixed With Ethyl Alcohol, With Not More Than 10% Alcohol} Tank punctured during vehicle accident.

• Largest amount spilled – 850-gal DOT406 Tank Truck {Gasoline Includes Gasoline Mixed With Ethyl Alcohol, With Not More Than 10% Alcohol} Tank punctured during vehicle accident.

NOTE: No links available to the Form 5800.1 for the described incidents.

Most Interesting Chemical: Allyl Bromide – A clear colorless to light yellow liquid with an irritating unpleasant odor. Flash point 30°F. Irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Toxic by skin absorption. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapor is heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).