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Oklahoma finds itself at the center of a growing controversy surrounding pedestrian safety. The state ranks among the top 20 in the United States for per capita pedestrian fatalities, which has raised alarm bells among safety advocates. However, what's drawing even more attention is Oklahoma's decision to set a 2024 target that anticipates an increase...

The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer," which spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is in full swing. During this period, increased traffic density can create congestion and heighten the risk of car accidents, especially when coupled with other dangerous driving behaviors. According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, someone is injured in a crash...

Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences, often resulting in severe injuries, permanent disability, or even death. People who survive these crashes can also face significant financial burdens due to medical costs, lost wages, and potential long-term care needs. As Tulsa Police Lt. Paul Madden told News on 6, motorcycle crashes are different from other motor...

About 10 percent of OK crashes involve a distracted driver Oklahoma is taking a strong stance on road safety by addressing a major cause of distracted driving: cell phones. The state is proposing an upgrade to Senate Bill 1347, making it illegal for drivers to hold their phones while operating a vehicle. This enhancement aims...

Commercial truck accidents in Oklahoma and across the U.S. often result in severe and debilitating injuries. This is because semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, dump trucks, and other large commercial vehicles are much bigger than passenger cars on the road. And when it comes to truck accident injuries, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of...

Why do so many car accidents happen on this Oklahoma highway? The most dangerous highway in Oklahoma is US Route 69, according to a recent nationwide study conducted by Car Insurance Comparison, which ranked the most dangerous highways in every state nationwide. "While drivers should always be alert when they get behind the wheel, certain...

Some simple fixes can lead to safer roads. This probably won't come as any surprise, but there are a lot of people who have bad driving habits out on the road. The problem is that these bad driving habits often lead to car accidents that leave people hurt. More than half of survey respondents in...

Alcohol-related crashes spike during the holidays. Alcohol-related accidents experience a notable surge during the holiday season in Oklahoma and throughout the U.S., making this month one of the most dangerous periods on the road. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), December witnesses a significant uptick in impaired drivers, contributing to a substantial number of...

Crashes involving teen drivers are common. Oklahoma is taking proactive measures to prioritize the safety of teenage drivers with the introduction of a groundbreaking law. This innovative legislation marks the first of its kind and centers around a mandatory course on work zone safety. Recognizing the alarming accident rates involving young drivers, particularly within these...

According to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities fell by 3.3% in the first half of this year – but are still much higher than before the pandemic. Through June, 19,515 people were killed in traffic crashes throughout the country, the NHTSA said. That's down from 20,190 during the same...