Fatal crashes in Oklahoma
In 2024, 645 people died in 594 fatal crashes on Oklahoma roads, 9.3% fewer than in 2023. That is about 2 deaths a day, and 1.6% of all road deaths in the United States.
Oklahoma ranks 24th of 51 by road deaths in 2024.
Road deaths in Oklahoma since 1975
Deaths within 30 days of a crash on a public road, as NHTSA counts them. 2024 is the latest year NHTSA has published; the 2024 figures are from the Annual Report File and may be revised when NHTSA releases the final file. The 2025 file is expected in spring 2027.
The deadliest roads in Oklahoma
I-44 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Oklahoma from 2015 to 2024: 245, with 268 deaths. Interstate, US and state routes ranked by fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024; ramps and frontage roads are left out (114 crashes). Roads with 15 or more fatal crashes in 2022 to 2024 have their own page.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | Counties with the most | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-44 | 245 | 268 | 86 | Oklahoma, Tulsa, Creek |
| 2 | I-40 | 240 | 266 | 65 | Oklahoma, Canadian, Custer |
| 3 | I-35 | 192 | 221 | 57 | Oklahoma, Mcclain, Cleveland |
| 4 | US 69 | 133 | 146 | 45 | Bryan, Pittsburg, Atoka |
| 5 | US 62 | 126 | 140 | 34 | Oklahoma, Grady, Muskogee |
| 6 | US 64 | 109 | 119 | 29 | Tulsa, Muskogee, Pawnee |
| 7 | US 70 | 105 | 116 | 28 | Mccurtain, Bryan, Choctaw |
| 8 | US 75 | 99 | 109 | 27 | Tulsa, Washington, Okmulgee |
| 9 | US 77 | 94 | 102 | 33 | Cleveland, Oklahoma, Kay |
| 10 | US 270 | 91 | 99 | 29 | Pittsburg, Dewey, Blaine |
| 11 | State Highway 51 | 90 | 101 | 25 | Payne, Wagoner, Tulsa |
| 12 | US 177 | 89 | 102 | 26 | Pottawatomie, Payne, Lincoln |
| 13 | State Highway 3 | 84 | 88 | 19 | Mccurtain, Oklahoma, Atoka |
| 14 | State Highway 9 | 79 | 88 | 27 | Cleveland, Haskell, Pottawatomie |
| 15 | US 81 | 75 | 92 | 13 | Grady, Stephens, Canadian |
| 16 | US 412 | 70 | 79 | 24 | Rogers, Mayes, Delaware |
| 17 | State Highway 66 | 67 | 71 | 17 | Rogers, Creek, Lincoln |
| 18 | US 59 | 62 | 68 | 26 | Delaware, Adair, Le Flore |
| 19 | US 60 | 61 | 64 | 16 | Major, Craig, Garfield |
| 20 | State Highway 33 | 57 | 65 | 17 | Payne, Logan, Creek |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest counties in Oklahoma
Oklahoma County had the most fatal crashes in Oklahoma from 2015 to 2024: 874, with 913 deaths. 77 counties in Oklahoma recorded a fatal crash in those years; the 20 with the most are listed.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | 96 | 874 | 913 |
| 2 | Tulsa | 79 | 740 | 792 |
| 3 | Cleveland | 22 | 222 | 240 |
| 4 | Canadian | 14 | 163 | 179 |
| 5 | Rogers | 14 | 144 | 150 |
| 6 | Pottawatomie | 11 | 142 | 155 |
| 7 | Creek | 15 | 133 | 147 |
| 8 | Grady | 10 | 122 | 135 |
| 9 | Payne | 10 | 119 | 135 |
| 10 | Mccurtain | 11 | 117 | 129 |
| 11 | Le Flore | 14 | 115 | 136 |
| 12 | Bryan | 12 | 111 | 125 |
| 13 | Mayes | 14 | 111 | 125 |
| 14 | Comanche | 7 | 109 | 116 |
| 15 | Muskogee | 9 | 108 | 116 |
| 16 | Mcclain | 7 | 103 | 119 |
| 17 | Ottawa | 11 | 102 | 117 |
| 18 | Wagoner | 12 | 101 | 106 |
| 19 | Pittsburg | 8 | 95 | 103 |
| 20 | Lincoln | 6 | 94 | 108 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen in Oklahoma
The heaviest slot is Friday, 4 to 8 pm, with 230 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 6 pm to 7 pm; the worst month is September.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.3 percent, 201 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 89 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 85 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 147 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 156 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 146 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.2 percent, 71 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 120 fatal crashes | 2.2 percent, 130 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 160 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 203 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 151 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.1 percent, 65 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 113 fatal crashes | 2.1 percent, 125 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 161 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 189 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 150 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.0 percent, 62 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 123 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 110 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 154 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 206 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 175 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.2 percent, 73 fatal crashes | 2.2 percent, 132 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 114 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 170 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 184 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 159 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.7 percent, 103 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 102 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 107 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 171 fatal crashes | 3.8 percent, 230 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 207 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 3.1 percent, 188 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 97 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 113 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 171 fatal crashes | 3.7 percent, 225 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 205 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.0%
- Feb6.0%
- Mar7.9%
- Apr7.3%
- May8.4%
- Jun9.2%
- Jul9.4%
- Aug9.0%
- Sep9.4%
- Oct9.2%
- Nov8.5%
- Dec8.7%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where fatal crashes happen in Oklahoma: rural or urban, intersection, dark or daylight
Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across the United States.
| Oklahoma | US | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 60% | 43% | above the US share |
| At or near an intersection | 21% | 25% | below the US share |
| In daylight | 51% | 46% | above the US share |
| In the dark, road lit | 11% | 21% | below the US share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 34% | 28% | above the US share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Who died on Oklahoma roads in 2024
| Road user | Deaths | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle occupants | 443 | 69% |
| Motorcyclists | 106 | 16% |
| Pedestrians | 77 | 12% |
| Cyclists | 11 | 1.7% |
| Others (on personal conveyances, in parked vehicles, in buildings) | 8 | 1.2% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes happen in Oklahoma: alcohol, speeding, seat belts, hit-and-run
Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024 with the factor recorded, against the US share. "A drinking driver" is NHTSA's drinking-driver flag (police-reported drinking or any positive alcohol test), not its "alcohol-impaired" figure. "Unbelted" is the share of passenger-vehicle occupants killed whose belt use is known (4,127 in Oklahoma).
| Oklahoma | US | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A drinking driver | 27% | 26% | about the same as the US share |
| Speeding | 26% | 27% | below the US share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 53% | 49% | above the US share |
| Hit-and-run | 4.9% | 6.5% | below the US share |
| A motorcycle involved | 14% | 16% | below the US share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What the first harmful event was
What each fatal crash first hit, 2015 to 2024.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 2,603 | 42% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 1,665 | 27% |
| Pedestrian | 770 | 13% |
| Rollover | 667 | 11% |
| Other | 281 | 4.6% |
| Cyclist | 112 | 1.8% |
| Parked vehicle | 65 | 1.1% |
| Not reported | 9 | 0.1% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Vehicles in fatal crashes in Oklahoma
Every vehicle in a fatal crash from 2015 to 2024, by body type (9,354 vehicles).
| Type | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 2,977 | 32% |
| Pickups | 2,303 | 25% |
| SUVs | 1,670 | 18% |
| Motorcycles | 906 | 9.7% |
| Truck-tractors | 784 | 8.4% |
| Other trucks | 414 | 4.4% |
| Vans | 282 | 3.0% |
| Buses | 18 | 0.2% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Road pages for Oklahoma
Every numbered road in Oklahoma with 15 or more fatal crashes from 2022 to 2024, each with its crashes by year, county, hour and weekday.
Where the Oklahoma numbers come from
Every figure on this page is counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the federal census of fatal crashes on US public roads, 2024 Annual Report File. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. Road names are normalised ("I35 FRONTAGE" and "I-35" are the same road; frontage roads and ramps are left out of road counts). Fields NHTSA coded as unknown show as "Not reported"; a share is only given over 20 crashes, otherwise "Not enough data". The full method.