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Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 27th among United States cities in population, with 616,411 residents as of July 2014. Oklahoma City features one of the largest livestock markets in the world. Oil, natural gas, and petroleum products are the largest sector of the economy. The city lies in the middle of an active oil field. The federal government employs large numbers of workers at Tinker Air Force Base and the United States Department of Transportation's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center.

The climate of Oklahoma City can be severe and affects driving conditions

Oklahoma City has a humid subtropical climate, with frequent variations in weather daily and seasonally, except during the hot and humid summer months. Prolonged and severe droughts, as well as very heavy rainfall leading to flooding, happen regularly. Severe ice storms and snowstorms can occur during the winter. Oklahoma City has a very active severe weather season from March through June, especially during April and May. Being in the center of what is referred to as Tornado Alley, it is prone to especially frequent and severe tornadoes, as well as very severe hailstorms. Tornadoes have occurred in every month of the year and a secondary smaller peak also occurs during autumn, especially October.

Major roadways serving Oklahoma City:

Interstate 35 connects to major cities Wichita, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Interstate 40 connects to Amarillo, Albuquerque, Little Rock, Memphis, and Nashville. Interstate 44 connects to major cities Tulsa, Saint LouisLawton, and Wichita Falls, Texas.

Air and ground transportation in Oklahoma City helps people travel smoothly and safely

Oklahoma City is a major air transportation and maintenance center, with three major airports and numerous other smaller ones. Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is the principal commercial airport of the state. Wiley Post Airport (PWA) is located in the West Oklahoma City suburb of Bethany and is the FAA-designated reliever airport for Will Rogers World Airport. It also is the primary general and corporate aviation airport for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Tinker Air Force Base is the largest military air depot in the nation and is located in SE Oklahoma County. Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport is a city-owned public use airport located in Canadian County. Sundance Airpark is a privately owned public use airport located in Canadian County. EMBARK (formerly METRO Transit) provides bus, ferry transit, and bike share in the Oklahoma City metro area.

In Accident Data Center, find information about recent Oklahoma City accidents here:

After a serious accident, you may need information on major hospitals in Oklahoma City:

Go to this link to get information about grief support programs and groups in the Oklahoma City area.

Oklahoma City legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Oklahoma City, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Click the links below to learn more about an injured person's legal rights and options related to:

Get information about common legal issues related to personal injury claims

After a serious or fatal accident, there are many legal isues that arise, and an injured person needs to get prepared to deal with the resulting insurance claim. Click the links below to learn more about Oklahoma City personal injury claims as they relate to:

 

Where to find legal assistance after an Oklahoma City injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an Oklahoma City injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Oklahoma City wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer can do to help.

Rank: 
45
Percent of U.S: 
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State: 
Oklahoma

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Guidelines for Good Social Media Use After a Car Accident

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Most recent accident reports

Date: 
Friday, September 5, 2014
It's unclear at this time what caused the sign to come crashing down.
Date: 
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Alexis Mendoza, 18, of Prague, was a passenger in a car driven by Gerardo Martin-Delcampo that crashed early Thursday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.
Date: 
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Roadway: 
Moccasin Trail
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

Smith, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene. Garcia was transported to Oklahoma City Hospital.

Thompson and Anderson were both killed in the crash, while Browning was taken to a nearby hospital, followed by the Oklahoma County Jail.

Date: 
Monday, September 1, 2014
Roadway: 
SE 51 Terrace
Though John Paul Newsom was wearing a seatbelt, he died at the scene. His passenger, Jana Kay Newsom was injured and taken by ambulance to Oklahoma City Hospital.
Date: 
Monday, September 1, 2014
City: 
Edmond, OK
Type: Car Accident
While Robert Greene died at the scene, Tucker was taken to Oklahoma City Hospital to be treated. Neither driver was wearing a seat belt.
Date: 
Monday, September 1, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 19

The woman was found dead at the scene of the crash, ejected from the vehicle. She was identified as 71-year-old Betty Lee Dawson.

Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Roadway: 
I-35
Emergency crews said the semi-truck is jackknifed and struck another car. Firefighters had to extricate the driver from the car, at which point he was transported to the hospital in an unknown condition. He was conscious at the time.
Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Herbert Floyd Hyde of Moore, OK was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was not injured in the crash.
Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Roadway: 
I-35 at S 19
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a Tulsa woman has died after a single-car accident wreck Friday afternoon in Garvin County. The cause of the wreck is still under investigation.
Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Roadway: 
I-35
Type: Car Accident
Seven people were taken by ambulance to local hospitals after the crash, and all seven people were reported to be in good condition.
Date: 
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Type: Bus Accident

The driver of a pickup crashed and died in a northwest Oklahoma City hotel parking lot early Thursday, police reported.

Walter Garner, 72, of Wichita, Kan., died in the crash.

Date: 
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Type: Car Accident

Two men died Friday after a head-on collision on U.S. 183 in Custer County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

Date: 
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 183

A man died Sunday after a two-vehicle collision in Ellis County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014
City: 
Arnett, OK
Type: Car Accident