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Understanding driving-related trends and statistics is essential for any driver. It can help inform decisions on the road, such as when to drive or how to drive safely, and insight into why certain incidents occur. To understand these driving trends in Oklahoma, let’s look at the most recent traffic safety statistics from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO).
A Comprehensive Look at Oklahoma Traffic Safety Statistics
The following statistics are for Oklahoma alone in 2021:
- 61,739 crashes, or 169 crashes per day
- 27,418 crashed-based injuries, or 75 crash-based injuries per day
- 602 crash-based fatalities, or 1.7 crash-based fatalities per day
5 Riskiest Driver Behaviors
The five riskiest driver behaviors resulting in a crash are as follows:
- Failing to Yield - 11.1%
- Inattention - 8.1%
- Speeding - 7.1%
- Reckless/Careless Actions - 6.8%
- Following too Closely - 6.4%
The Impact of Substance Use
Alcohol-Related Crashes
In 2020 there were 2,975 total alcohol-involved crashes. Drivers in alcohol-related crashes were two to three times more likely to be male than female and between the ages of 20 and 39.
The five riskiest driver behaviors displayed by drivers under the influence of alcohol resulting in a crash are as follows:
- Speeding
- Inattention
- Failing to Yield
- Reckless/Careless Actions
- Failing to Stop
Drug-Related Crashes
In 2020 there were 1,031 total drug-involved crashes. Drivers in drug-related crashes were two times more likely to be male than female and between the ages of 20 and 44.
The five riskiest driver behaviors displayed by drivers under the influence of drugs resulting in a crash are as follows:
- Speeding
- Inattention
- Reckless/Careless Actions
- Failing to Yield
- Driving in the Wrong Lane
Driver-Related Contributing Factors
Driver Age
Drivers aged 15 to 29 accounted for 34.11% of all crashes, with the following age breakdowns:
- 15-19-year-olds accounted for 10.13% of all crashes.
- 20-24-year-olds accounted for 12.95% of all crashes.
- 25-29-year-olds accounted for 11.03% of all crashes.
It is important to note that despite the above statistics, the following age groups were responsible for the most fatal crashes:
- 20-24-year-olds accounted for 12.11% of all fatal crashes.
- 25-29-year-olds accounted for 10.50% of all crashes.
- 35-39-year-olds accounted for 10.29% of all fatal crashes.
Driver Sex
Male and female drivers have significantly different driving statistics, with the full breakdown below:
- Total Crashes: Male drivers were involved in 57% of all crashes, and female drivers were involved in 43% of all crashes.
- Crashes with Injuries: Male drivers were involved in 54% of crashes with injuries, and female drivers were involved in 46% of crashes with injuries.
- Crashes with Fatalities: Male drivers were involved in 72% of crashes with fatalities, and female drivers were involved in 28% of crashes with fatalities.
- DUIs: Drivers in alcohol and drug-involved crashes were two to three times more likely to be male than female.
When Crashes Are Most Likely To Occur
The most crashes occurred during the following time periods:
- Daily from 5:00 to 5:59 pm.
- Weekly on Fridays.
- Annually in October.
The most fatal crashes occurred during the following time periods:
- Daily from 3:00 to 3:59 pm and from 5:00 to 5:59 pm.
- Weekly on Mondays.
- Annually in October.
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