Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, Oklahoma recorded 3,481 traffic deaths in 3,154 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 17.3 per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #10 of 50 states (most dangerous first); the US average is 12.3.
Traffic Deaths 2020–2024
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 (2020–2024) | 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 from 2020 to 2024, 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 in 2020–2024, 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.