Oklahoma Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Oklahoma.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Oklahoma recorded 718 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 10.6% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 129 of these incidents (18% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 17.5 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents by 5.1 points. Of the 56,863 registered motor carriers in Oklahoma, 1,498 (2.6%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Oklahoma's $266 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-40 (E-W) and I-35 (N-S). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 18,568 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Oklahoma with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL LLC (USDOT 1092543), has recorded 148 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 728 of the state's 3144 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 23.2% of all crashes from just 0.02% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.
Oklahoma Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Oklahoma employs approximately 18,568 workers, contributing to the state's $266 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 1,590,548 power units with 279,000 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-40 (E-W), I-35 (N-S), I-44 (Tulsa), which facilitate the movement of goods across state lines and to major distribution centers. The state's freight infrastructure supports both regional distribution and long-haul interstate commerce, making carrier safety a critical concern for public welfare and economic efficiency.
Top Cities by Carrier Concentration
Oklahoma Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL LLC DOT: 1092543 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 148 | VIEW REPORT |
| MELTON TRUCK LINES INC DOT: 34666 • TULSA | 113 | VIEW REPORT |
| GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP DOT: 913300 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 100 | VIEW REPORT |
| WESTERN FLYER EXPRESS LLC DOT: 658909 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 94 | VIEW REPORT |
| HOBBY LOBBY STORES INC DOT: 302821 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 59 | VIEW REPORT |
| D & M CARRIERS LLC DOT: 963300 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 57 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORTS INC DOT: 185040 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 46 | VIEW REPORT |
| HURRICANE EXPRESS INC DOT: 496472 • COLCORD | 43 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRUCKS FOR YOU INC DOT: 290541 • MUSKOGEE | 38 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAUL TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1082105 • TULSA | 30 | VIEW REPORT |
| STEVENS TRUCKING CO DOT: 193644 • EL RENO | 29 | VIEW REPORT |
| BRADYS WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP INC DOT: 238203 • HEALDTON | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| DRISCO LLC DOT: 1123267 • PONCA CITY | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAL-CLEVE LIMITED DOT: 205915 • EL RENO | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| ACORD TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 201153 • CHANDLER | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| JOHN CHRISTNER TRUCKING LLC DOT: 273897 • SAPULPA | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| COLDIRON SPECIALIZED DRIVEAWAY INC DOT: 603605 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| PREMIER TRADING AND TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1738231 • PERKINS | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| JRT TRUCKING INC DOT: 1460996 • SALLISAW | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| GORE NITROGEN PUMPING SERVICE LLC DOT: 941950 • SEILING | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| DALE BROWN INC DOT: 653828 • ARDMORE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| WHB TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1361989 • TUTTLE | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| HIGH PRESSURE TRANSPORTS LLC DOT: 1658917 • KINGFISHER | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN WASTE CONTROL INC DOT: 757129 • TULSA | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| MID-CON CARRIERS CORP DOT: 333591 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLACK MESA TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3076480 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| STARR OILFIELD SERVICES LLC DOT: 1740624 • TULSA | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| MILLER TRUCK LINES LLC DOT: 125792 • TULSA | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF OKLAHOMA INC DOT: 293260 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| KNOWLES TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1246064 • WOODWARD | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| BP FREIGHT INC DOT: 2845749 • MUSKOGEE | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHOATE OILFIELD SERVICES LLC DOT: 2370555 • HENNESSEY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| SEABOARD FOODS LLC DOT: 570979 • OPTIMA | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| VG TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 4095180 • MOORE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| BECCO CONTRACTORS INC DOT: 790301 • TULSA | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| TWIN CITIES READY MIX INC DOT: 458014 • MCALESTER | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| T&W TIRE LLC DOT: 635256 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| Y O Y TRUCKING LLC DOT: 778867 • LEXINGTON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| HEARTBEAT COMPLIANCE LLC DOT: 4025752 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| CUDD PRESSURE CONTROL LLC DOT: 211908 • NEWCASTLE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| EAGLE REDI-MIX CONCRETE LLC DOT: 1784523 • TULSA | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| C-P INTEGRATED SERVICES INC DOT: 832103 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| FRONTIER LEASING INC DOT: 134600 • TULSA | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAISAN LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2329203 • TULSA | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| A&J TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 824460 • ADA | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ASPHALT EXPRESS ENTERPRISES LLC DOT: 1516024 • ARDMORE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALZEN ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 3094389 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN CEMENTING LLC DOT: 3480770 • TULSA | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| KIRBY-SMITH MACHINERY INC DOT: 581494 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| COFFEYVILLE RESOURCES CRUDE TRANSPORTATION DOT: 1236378 • PAULS VALLEY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| RIGGS TREE SERVICE LLC DOT: 2336576 • GROVE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| LOUIS V LEPAK TRUCKING CO INC DOT: 126351 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| CANYON OILFIELD SERVICES LLC DOT: 1003336 • ELK CITY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MARSAU ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 674246 • ENID | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SHEPHERD TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 230207 • BLACKWELL | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| JIMMIE TUCKER TRUCKING INC DOT: 109535 • BROKEN BOW | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| NITROGEN SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 2127799 • WEATHERFORD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| AG & OIL TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2444774 • RUSH SPRINGS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| COYSON TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1973704 • TULSA | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| OUTDOOR TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3435067 • PONCA CITY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| B & H CONSTRUCTION LLC DOT: 826594 • NORMAN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FORCE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC DOT: 3455272 • WOODWARD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MEL STEVENSON AND ASSOCIATES INC DOT: 352859 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| A & A TANK TRUCK CO DOT: 362492 • NORMAN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| LARRY WILLIAMS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1111020 • COLCORD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORTHWEST CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC DOT: 474106 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| BASIN TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2559935 • MCALESTER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNITED FREIGHT LINES INC DOT: 2425748 • TULSA | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MORGAN SERVICES COMPANY LLC DOT: 1891158 • MUSKOGEE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| A & A TRUCKING INC DOT: 426077 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TITE WATER ENERGY LLC DOT: 2395300 • HENNESSEY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| HOFFMAN TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 428099 • CHICKASHA | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| GENESIS CONCRETE LLC DOT: 3310248 • TUTTLE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| KMB TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2126579 • ATOKA | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| EDGE SERVICES INC DOT: 1764500 • WOODWARD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| BUTLER TRUCKING LLC DOT: 320270 • NEWKIRK | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOWERS TRUCKING INC DOT: 597240 • PONCA CITY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| ONE GAS INC DOT: 2446304 • TULSA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE CONNECTIONS OF OKLAHOMA INC DOT: 989690 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SHERWOOD CONSTRUCTION CO INC DOT: 60169 • TULSA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| IMPERIAL LLC DOT: 1006990 • TULSA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HEARTLAND ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 3313518 • EL RENO | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| 3RDGEN LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3865822 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| STEPHENSON WHOLESALE CO INC DOT: 524508 • DURANT | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BENNETT STEEL INC DOT: 392999 • SAPULPA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BROOKS GREASE SERVICE INC DOT: 283408 • TULSA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| YOCHAM TRUCKING INC DOT: 301005 • HASKELL | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL LIQUOR COMPANY LP DOT: 3183522 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SECURITY SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 3015041 • KIEFER | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DANNY WOOD TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1414676 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| A & B DISTRIBUTORS INC OF MUSKOGEE DOT: 828817 • MUSKOGEE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| GUARDIAN OILFIELD SERVICES INC DOT: 1813088 • WEATHERFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| PIONEER TRANSPORT INC DOT: 2358497 • EDMOND | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| METRO BUILDERS SUPPLY INC DOT: 374246 • TULSA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BRIGHT FREIGHT SOLUTION LLC DOT: 2880095 • OKLAHOMA CITY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| LAVICKY SAND COMPANY INC DOT: 771984 • ENID | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HAGER BROTHERS TRUCKING INC DOT: 1042042 • GOODWELL | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TOTAL TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS CORP DOT: 2031902 • TULSA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DAVIS SANITATION INC DOT: 1147032 • TONKAWA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TAZ TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3159342 • POTEAU | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
Data Sources & Methodology
Last updated: 2026-02-24. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.