Charges filed in deaths of 2 Oklahoma women killed by boulder
A truck driver faces with two counts of first-degree manslaughter, more than three months after a boulder tumbled from a truck he was driving and smashed into a car, killing two elderly women. The incident occurred in late March in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. A 65-year-old woman was traveling southbound on US-77 when the boulder crashed […]
A Tulsa man is seriously injured in a crash with a FedEx truck
A 26-year-old Tulsa man was seriously injured in a crash with a FedEx truck on the evening of June 20. Officers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) were summoned to the crash scene, located near where Interstate 44 and 129th East Avenue intersect, just after 6:41 p.m. When they arrived there, they found a tandem […]
Which Oklahoma counties are the most dangerous to drive in?
Oklahoma isn’t known for having the best driving standards in the nation. The state consistently ranks high when it comes to the nation’s car accident rates and how many broken bridges and roads there are. While each county of the state has their fair share of driving issues, some areas are more problematic than others. […]
The differences between rural and urban crashes
Many Oklahoman drivers often debate whether it is more dangerous to drive in the cities or to stay on rural roads. City streets have more direct routes to some of the more popular destinations of the state, but rural roads have less traffic to deal with. Rural highways might offer more leeway to many impatient […]
What times of the day have the highest crash rates in Oklahoma?
When your teen is finally able to drive on their own, they’re going to have to start to get used to the chaotic circumstances you’ve dealt with for years. This includes paying attention to the forecast, weather reports and traffic alerts before they leave the house to get to school, work or wherever they need […]
The unseen dangers of commuting
Driving to and back from work are rarely seen as highlights of the day. Going to work means leaving the comfort of your bed to engage in an 8-hour work day, and leaving for home can make you impatient since rush hours are minimizing any fun workless hours you have in the day left. These […]
Oklahoma’s older roads are causing problems
Drivers need to consistently adjust to their surrounding environments. When it rains, they need to slow down and turn on the windshield wipers. When it is windy, they need to have a firm grip on the steering wheel and stay close to the middle of their lane. Unfortunately, some accidents aren’t the result of failing […]