Oklahoma in 2007
Deaths 766Fatal crashes 649Per 100,000 21.1US deaths 41,259
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2007.
In 2007, 766 people died in 649 fatal crashes in Oklahoma, 21.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2006 (765) and 2007 (766).
Oklahoma accounted for 1.9% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
33.1% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Oklahoma 2007 | Oklahoma 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 766 | 765 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 649 | 669 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 21.1 | 21.3 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 33% | 35% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 74 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Oklahoma in 2007?
766 people in 649 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 21.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Oklahoma had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Oklahoma County with 82 deaths in 78 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Oklahoma?
766 deaths against 765 in 2006 (0%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.