Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Del City, OK recorded 10 traffic deaths in 8 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 9.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 61/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 61% of ranked US cities (#20 of 42 in Oklahoma, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Del City, Oklahoma?
Del City has a Road Danger Score of 61/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 8 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 10 people — 9.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Del City ranks #20 out of 42 ranked cities in Oklahoma and #838 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 61% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Del City's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 88% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Del City fell 0% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Del City’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 8 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Del City | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 12.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 25.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 37.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 87.5% | 49.8% |
Del City Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Del City, Oklahoma from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Del City, Oklahoma?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Del City recorded 8 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 10 traffic deaths — an average of 2.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Del City?
Del City has a Road Danger Score of 61/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 61% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Del City?
Of Del City's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 13% involved a drinking driver, 25% involved speeding, 38% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 88% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Del City each year?
An average of 2.0 people per year died in car accidents in Del City over the most recent five-year period (10 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Del City more dangerous than in other Oklahoma cities?
Del City ranks #20 of 42 ranked Oklahoma cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #838 of 2,153 nationally.