Total number of oil spills in territorial waters in the U.S. 2000-2022

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Erick Burgueño Salas,
Nov 13, 2024

There were more than 2,100 oil spills reported in and around waterways in the United States in 2022. This was almost four times fewer spills than the total number reported in the year 2000. Vessels – such as tankships or tank barges – are the largest source of oil spills in the North American country.

Total number of oil spills in and around waterways in the United States from 2000 to 2022

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November 2024

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United States

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2000 to 2022

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