Chemical Transportation Incidents – Week of 2-28-26

 Reporting Background 

See this post for explanation, with the most recent update here (removed from paywall). 

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

Incidents Summary   

• Number of incidents – 424 (382 highway, 35 air, 7 rail, 0 water) 

• Serious incidents – 3 (3 Bulk release, 0 evacuation, 0 injury, 0 death, 0 major artery closed, 5 fire, 33 no release)  

• Largest container involved – 33,656-gal DOT 112J340W Railcar {Petroleum Gases, Liquefied or Liquefied Petroleum Gas} Liquid line valve slightly open and the plug less than tool tight. 

• Largest amount spilled – 7303-gal Unspecified DOT Truck {Nitrogen, Refrigerated Liquid (Cryogenic Liquid)} Trailer-tire fire destroyed gasket upstream of pressure builder. 

• Total amount reported spilled in all incidents – 10,779.4-gal 

NOTE: Links above are to Form 5800.1 for the described incidents. 

Most Interesting Chemical: Cameo Page not working today.(Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).