2007 Oklahoma Crash Facts

NHTSA · 2009 · ROSA P / Oklahoma Highway Safety Office

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Summary

The "2007 Oklahoma Crash Facts" report, published in June 2009 by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Highway Safety Office, provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Oklahoma for the calendar year 2007. The document serves as a resource for transportation, law enforcement, and health agencies to address the costs and impacts of traffic collisions. The data collection methodology was updated in 2007 to align with national standards, notably changing the fatality reporting window to 30 days post-crash and introducing specific data fields for contributing factors, rollovers, work zones, and large trucks. This revision allowed for more granular analysis of driver behaviors and crash circumstances compared to previous years. The report aggregates data from statewide law enforcement agencies, excluding non-traffic incidents such as suicides or industrial accidents. In 2007, there were 75,059 reported crashes, a slight decrease of less than one percent from 2006. These crashes resulted in 770 fatalities (an increase of less than one percent) and 38,544 injuries (a 5.9% decrease). The statewide mileage death rate was 1.7 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Key findings highlight that 6.6% of all crashes were alcohol-related, accounting for 229 fatalities. Alcohol-related crashes predominantly occurred in darkness (66% combined lighted and unlighted) and between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in 24,459 crashes, resulting in 220 fatalities. Failure to yield was cited in 13,955 crashes, while rollover crashes accounted for 265 fatalities. The analysis further breaks down crash demographics and contexts. Approximately 50.3% of all crashes occurred on city streets, and 71.8% occurred during daylight hours. Large truck crashes totaled 5,710, with 109 fatalities. Motorcyclists were involved in crashes resulting in 74 fatalities, while pedestrians accounted for 67 fatalities. Seatbelt use rates statewide were recorded at 83.1%, with child restraint use at 85.4%. The report also details specific high-fatality days, noting that May 18, 2007, was the deadliest day with 12 fatalities. The data indicates that while total crashes and injuries declined slightly, fatalities remained relatively stable, underscoring persistent safety challenges related to alcohol impairment, speeding, and failure to yield. The document provides detailed tables on driver conditions, vehicle types, and geographic distributions to support targeted safety interventions.

Key finding

There were 75,059 reported crashes in Oklahoma in 2007, resulting in 770 fatalities and 38,544 injuries.

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Sample size: 75059

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• incidence prevalence
• demographic disparities
• vru crash typology
• fatality injury trends
• crash typology

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• Empirical Findings: crash risk outcomes