Transportation Chemical Incidents – Week of 3-15-25

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 – 413 (394 highway, 17 air, 2 rail, 0 water)

• Serious incidents – 2 (1 Bulk release, 1 evacuation, 1 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 2 fire/explosion, 28 no release)

• Largest container involved – 5,631-gal Tank Truck {Combustible Liquid, N.O.S.} Single vehicle accident.

• Largest amount spilled – 1,400-gal DOT 406 Tank Truck {Diesel Fuel} Train-truck collision at uncontrolled rail crossing.

NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents. Links to accident reports are not working.

Most Interesting Chemical: Pentane-2,4-Dione: A colorless or yellow colored liquid. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used as a solvent in paints and varnishes. Inhalation causes dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness. Contact with liquid irritates eyes. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).