Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, Oklahoma recorded 3,481 traffic deaths in 3,154 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 17.3 per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #10 of 50 states (most dangerous first); the US average is 12.3.
Traffic Deaths (5-Yr Total)
Deaths per 100K per Year
State Rank
Oklahoma Traffic Deaths by Year
The Most Dangerous Oklahoma Cities to Drive In
All 42 ranked Oklahoma cities by Road Danger Score (5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents, most dangerous first).
| # | City | Danger Score | Deaths (5-Yr) | Deaths per 100K/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guthrie | 98/100 | 16 | 27.6 |
| 2 | Glenpool | 91/100 | 13 | 17.8 |
| 3 | Tulsa | 89/100 | 347 | 16.9 |
| 4 | Warr Acres | 86/100 | 8 | 15.3 |
| 5 | Duncan | 84/100 | 17 | 14.6 |
| 6 | Ardmore | 84/100 | 18 | 14.5 |
| 7 | Ada | 84/100 | 12 | 14.4 |
| 8 | Durant | 84/100 | 15 | 14.4 |
| 9 | El Reno | 83/100 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 10 | Sand Springs | 82/100 | 14 | 13.9 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City | 80/100 | 465 | 13.1 |
| 12 | Coweta | 77/100 | 7 | 12.5 |
| 13 | Miami | 77/100 | 8 | 12.5 |
| 14 | Shawnee | 75/100 | 19 | 11.9 |
| 15 | Choctaw | 72/100 | 7 | 11.4 |
| 16 | Muskogee | 72/100 | 21 | 11.4 |
| 17 | Norman | 69/100 | 72 | 11.0 |
| 18 | Sapulpa | 66/100 | 12 | 10.3 |
| 19 | Mcalester | 65/100 | 9 | 9.9 |
| 20 | Del City | 61/100 | 10 | 9.5 |
| 21 | Chickasha | 61/100 | 8 | 9.4 |
| 22 | Elk City | 57/100 | 5 | 8.9 |
| 23 | Woodward | 55/100 | 5 | 8.6 |
| 24 | Tahlequah | 53/100 | 7 | 8.2 |
| 25 | Ponca City | 47/100 | 9 | 7.4 |
| 26 | Moore | 45/100 | 23 | 7.2 |
| 27 | Stillwater | 45/100 | 18 | 7.2 |
| 28 | Lawton | 45/100 | 32 | 7.1 |
| 29 | Newcastle | 41/100 | 5 | 6.6 |
| 30 | Enid | 36/100 | 15 | 6.0 |
| 31 | Bethany | 36/100 | 6 | 5.9 |
| 32 | Claremore | 35/100 | 6 | 5.8 |
| 33 | Bixby | 34/100 | 9 | 5.7 |
| 34 | Midwest City | 31/100 | 16 | 5.5 |
| 35 | Altus | 30/100 | 5 | 5.4 |
| 36 | Broken Arrow | 27/100 | 31 | 5.1 |
| 37 | Edmond | 25/100 | 24 | 4.8 |
| 38 | Mustang | 19/100 | 5 | 4.1 |
| 39 | Owasso | 17/100 | 8 | 3.8 |
| 40 | Bartlesville | 16/100 | 7 | 3.6 |
| 41 | Yukon | 11/100 | 4 | 2.9 |
| 42 | Jenks | 4/100 | 2 | 1.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many car accidents happen in Oklahoma?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 3,154 fatal car accidents in Oklahoma over the most recent five-year period, killing 3,481 people — an average of 696 traffic deaths per year.
How dangerous are Oklahoma roads compared to other states?
Oklahoma averages 17.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #10 of 50 states (most dangerous first). The US average is 12.3 per 100,000.
What causes fatal car accidents in Oklahoma?
Of Oklahoma's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 27% involved a drinking driver, 28% involved speeding, and 46% happened in dark conditions.
Which Oklahoma city is the most dangerous to drive in?
Among ranked Oklahoma cities, Guthrie has the highest Road Danger Score (98/100) at 27.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year.