COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Oklahoma County: larger FARS fatality book
Oklahoma County (OK) holds a larger FARS book (727, #51 of 3,137) with 111 latest-year deaths.
- 727
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 111
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 13.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Oklahoma County ranks #51 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (727 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Oklahoma County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Oklahoma County carries a top-third fatality book (727 across 2016-2023, #51 of 3,137) at 13.7/100k.
- #1,385 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #51 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #45 of 56
- in OK by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost OKLAHOMA-109 · Oklahoma 13.7/100k · #1,385 of 2,328
Oklahoma County · 13.7/100k · increasing
- VOL 13.7/100k
- AVG #1,385 of 2,328
- YOY 727 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK near Marion
- BOOK -45.5% vs OK
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Oklahoma state profile →
Oklahoma County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Greenville
Greenville County
13 per 100k
- Marion
Marion County
14 per 100k
- Oklahoma
Oklahoma County
14 per 100k
- Marion
Marion County
14 per 100k
- St Lucie
St Lucie County
14 per 100k
What this shows Oklahoma County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Oklahoma County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Oklahoma County is 46% safer than the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 15 rated counties in Oklahoma, Oklahoma County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 25.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Oklahoma County's rate and the state average is 11.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Seminole County, at 29.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 16.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Love County (106.8), Choctaw County (70.0), Beckham County (54.4), McCurtain County (52.2), Ottawa County (42.9), Lincoln County (40.5), Texas County (39.3), Pawnee County (37.8), Osage County (34.7), Atoka County (34.4), Kingfisher County (32.3), Payne County (31.2), Caddo County (30.5), Seminole County (29.7).
Oklahoma County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
14 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 59% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Oklahoma County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (13.7 here), outside Oklahoma.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (727 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Oklahoma County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Oklahoma County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Oklahoma statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OK
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with OLetter index including OK counties
- MARION County, OR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MARION County, IN fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ST LUCIE County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- GREENVILLE County, SC fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma County recorded 727 total traffic fatalities across 697 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 111 fatalities. The county averages approximately 80.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Oklahoma County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (697 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Oklahoma County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oklahoma may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Oklahoma County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Oklahoma County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Oklahoma County?
Oklahoma County has a fatality rate of 13.7 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Oklahoma County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Oklahoma County ranks #1,385 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #45 of 56 rated counties in OK, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Oklahoma County compare to the rest of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma County's per-capita rate of 13.7 per 100,000 residents is below the Oklahoma county average of 25.2. Visit the Oklahoma state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Oklahoma County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.