Chemical Transportation Incidents – Week of 4-25-26

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 – 468 (441 highway, 21 air, 6 rail, 0 water) 

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

• Largest container involved – 32,875-gal DOT 112J340W Railcar {Petroleum Gases, Liquefied or Liquefied Petroleum Gas} Sample line valve open. 

• Largest amount spilled – 70-gal DOT 406 Tank Truck {Diesel Fuel} Hose disconnected during unloading. 

• Total amount reported spilled in all incidents – 906.5-gal 

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

Most Interesting Chemical: Carbon Tetrachloride: A clear colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. Denser than water (13.2 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Noncombustible. May cause illness by inhalation, skin absorption, and/or ingestion. Used as a solvent, in the manufacture of other chemicals, as an agricultural fumigant, and for many other uses. (Source: CameoChemicals.NOAA.gov).