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In 2006 Oklahoma saw a five percent decrease in fatal traffic accidents, from 803 to 765 deaths. Negligent driving actions, such as speeding and failing to yield, caused the majority of said accidents. In these fatal accidents, about 70 percent of those killed were drivers, almost 25 percent killed were passengers and pedestrians accounted for approximately six percent of fatalities.

Almost 40 percent of fatal accidents in Oklahoma involved a fixed object, such as guardrails or telephone poles. This number is almost equivalent to the percentage of fatal collisions involving more than one motor vehicle colliding with another.

Of those killed in Oklahoma traffic accidents, 61 percent were less than 45 years old, and 263 deaths, 34 percent, were the result of alcohol-related accidents.

Oklahoma Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)

In 2006 there were a total of 1,762 large truck accidents in Oklahoma. Of those accidents, 134 were fatal and 1,628 were non-fatal. Of the fatal accidents, 140 individuals were killed, and of the non-fatal accidents, 1,845 injuries resulted. The majority of all large truck accidents in Oklahoma occurred on interstates and highways.

Oklahoma Bus Accident Statistics (2006)

There was only one bus accident in Oklahoma in 2006, which is not typical of such a high traffic. This accident resulted in two fatalities, and no other injuries were reported.

Truck Accident Lawyers

Large truck accidents continue to rise in number every year, and it is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes. Because of such statistics, the federal government created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that regulates the trucking industry.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) are a set of rules that truck drivers and companies must comply with when operating trucks interstate and most of the time intra-state. An experienced Oklahoma personal injury lawyer who is familiar with truck accident cases will be able to determine if the proper FMCSRs were followed leading up to a truck accident. An experienced truck accident attorney also has the ability to get important records from a truck company or truck driver to help determine possible violations of the Regulations.

For more information, please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak with me regarding your truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.

Oklahoma Interstates & Highways

Oklahoma has three main interstate highways in addition to several state highways and four auxiliary interstate highways.

The three main interstate highways used are I-35 (north/ south), I-40 (east/ west) and I-44 (northeast/ southwest).

Oklahoma Facts

Oklahoma became the 46th state in 1907. The state is the 20th largest state in area, spanning near to 70,000 square miles, and is also the 28th most populated state with 3.6 million residents. Oklahoma is classified as a South Central state and is bound by Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. Oklahoma City is both the state’s largest city and capital. The state is also known for having one of the quickest growing economies in relation to other states and is a producer of natural gas and oil.

Oklahoma Transportation

Sea, air and rail travel are offered means of transport throughout Oklahoma. The two major seaports, which are often used for barge traffic and other means of shipping cargo, in Oklahoma are the Port of Muskogee and the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. The state also offers railway travel to passengers through Amtrak, as well as air travel through Will Rogers World Airport, Tulsa International Airport and Riverside-Jones Airport.

Oklahoma Cities

Oklahoma Counties

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Information

Main Office
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Traffic Division
Room 2A7
200 N.E. 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Division 1 Muskogee
Counties: Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Sequoyah, Wagoner
(918) 687–5407

Division 2 Antlers
Counties: Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurain, Marshall, Pittsburg, Pushmataha
(580) 298–3371

Division 3 Ada
Counties: Cleveland, Coal, Garvin, Hughs, Johnston, Lincoln, McClain, Okfuskee, Pontotoc, Pottawamtomie, Seminole
(580) 332–1526

Division 4 Perry
Counties: Canadian, Garfield, Grant Kay, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble, Oklahoma, Payne
(580) 336–7340

Division 5 Clinton
Counties: Beckham, Blaine, Custer, Dewey, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills,Tillman, Washita Counties
(580) 323–1431

Division 6 Buffalo
Counties: Alfalfa, Beaver, Cimmarron, Ellis, Harper, Major, Texas, Woods, Woodward
(580) 735–2561

Division 7 Duncan
Counties: Caddo, Carter, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, Love, Murray, Stephens
(580) 255–7586

Division 8 Tulsa
Counties: Craig, Creek, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Osage, Ottowa, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Washington
(918) 838–9933

Important Phone Numbers

For real time traffic information, including construction, conditions and closed roadways, call (405) 425-2385 or 888-425-2385

If you or a family member is involved in an Oklahoma truck accident, you need an experienced Oklahoma trucking accident attorney on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance company. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced personal injury lawyer, I can help stop the truck company from destroying these documents.

Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, I (John Page, a senior partner at Page Law) can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call me personally and I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.

You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.

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