Pipeline Safety Data
Explore 0 pipeline incidents with 181 fatalities and 793 injuries across states. Over $5,578,499,459 in reported property damage.
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View pipeline incidents by state. See which states have the most incidents, fatalities, and property damage on record.
Browse by Type
Filter incidents by pipeline type -- gas transmission, gas distribution, hazardous liquid, and LNG pipelines.
Deadliest Pipeline Incidents
Pipeline incidents with the highest number of fatalities and injuries.
| # | Operator | State | Type | Cause | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 8 | 51 | |
| 2 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | NY | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 8 | 48 |
| 3 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | MD | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 7 | 33 |
| 4 | UGI UTILITIES, INC | PA | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 7 | 3 |
| 5 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | hazardous_liquid | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 5 | 4 | |
| 6 | UGI UTILITIES, INC | PA | gas_distribution | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 4 | 1 | |
| 8 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | CA | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT | NE | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | MD | gas_distribution | OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., DBA CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS | MN | gas_distribution | INCORRECT OPERATION | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | CPS ENERGY | TX | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF NORTH CAROLINA | NC | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 2 | 5 |
| 14 | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IL | gas_distribution | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | MI | gas_distribution | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 2 | 1 |
By Pipeline Type
Incidents broken down by pipeline system type.
| Pipeline Type | Incidents |
|---|---|
| hazardous_liquid | 5,521 |
| gas_transmission | 1,835 |
| gas_distribution | 1,478 |
By Cause
Most common causes of pipeline incidents.
| Cause | Incidents |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 3,194 |
| CORROSION FAILURE | 1,575 |
| INCORRECT OPERATION | 1,018 |
| EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 893 |
| OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 675 |
| MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 572 |
| NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 482 |
| OTHER INCIDENT CAUSE | 199 |
| OTHER ACCIDENT CAUSE | 129 |
| PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE | 97 |
How It Works
Search Incident Records
Browse 0 pipeline incidents from the PHMSA database. Search by state, pipeline type, cause, or operator name.
Review Incident Details
Each incident report includes the operator, location, pipeline type, cause, casualties, property damage costs, and a detailed narrative when available.
Analyze Safety Trends
Review statistics on incident trends by year, the most common failure causes, and which pipeline types and operators have the most incidents on record.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires pipeline operators to report significant incidents including those involving fatalities, injuries requiring hospitalization, property damage exceeding $122,000, or significant environmental impact. This database contains 0 incident reports across states.
The database covers four major pipeline system types: gas transmission (high-pressure long-distance), gas distribution (local delivery to consumers), hazardous liquid (petroleum, refined products, chemicals), and LNG (liquefied natural gas) facilities. Each type has distinct risk profiles and failure modes.
All data comes from PHMSA's official pipeline incident reports, published at phmsa.dot.gov. PHMSA is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is the federal agency responsible for pipeline safety regulation and enforcement.