What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 2 years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Oklahoma each year?

Oklahoma records approximately 81 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #23 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Oklahoma?

After a truck accident in Oklahoma: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#23 Most Dangerous State

Oklahoma

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#23 of 50

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-35, I-40, I-44

High-Risk Cities

Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman

Recent Truck Accidents in Oklahoma

Breaking News Jun 1, 2026 Oklahoma City, OK

I-40 Truck Crash Near Oklahoma City Kills Two, Shuts Highway

Two people were killed when a semi truck rear-ended a passenger vehicle on I-40 near Oklahoma City, closing the highway for four hours.

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Traffic Alert May 28, 2026 Tulsa, OK

Tulsa I-44 Truck Accident Causes Fuel Spill, Road Closure

A tanker truck overturned on I-44 near Tulsa, spilling fuel and closing the highway for six hours.

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Breaking News May 22, 2026 Lawton, OK

Oklahoma Oil Field Truck Crash Injures Three Near Lawton

Three people were injured when an oil field service truck lost control on a rural highway near Lawton.

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Did You Know?

Oklahoma's oil and gas industry generates some of the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the South-Central US.

Most Dangerous Roads in Oklahoma

I-35

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I-40

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I-44

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I-244

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US-69

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Oklahoma Truck Accident Law

Oklahoma follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can recover if you are less than 51% at fault. Oklahoma has significant oil and gas trucking activity that creates unique liability situations.

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in OK

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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