Oklahoma City, December 27, 2025
An injury crash took place on East Memorial Road in Oklahoma City, with emergency services responding rapidly. At least one person was injured and taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions as authorities investigated. Drivers are advised to be cautious in this area, which has a troubling history of frequent accidents. Oklahoma City’s intersections remain a focus of traffic safety concerns, and plans are in place to improve roadway safety.
Oklahoma City, OK – An injury crash occurred on East Memorial Road on December 25, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where at least one individual sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Traffic was temporarily disrupted as authorities investigated the incident. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in this area due to its history of frequent accidents.
Oklahoma City’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Recent studies have identified several intersections in Oklahoma City as particularly hazardous:
- Northwest Expressway and Belle Isle Boulevard: Ranked as the most accident-prone intersection in Oklahoma, with 255 crashes over five years.
- Memorial Road and Rockwell Avenue: The third most dangerous intersection, experiencing 68 injuries from crashes, representing 35% of its incidents.
- North Pennsylvania Avenue and West Memorial Road: The sixth most dangerous intersection, with 94 crashes and 30 injuries over five years, accounting for 22% of all incidents resulting in harm.
Statewide Intersection Safety Concerns
Statewide, intersections are a significant concern for traffic safety. From 2017 through 2021, there were 557 fatal crashes involving intersections in Oklahoma, with nearly 47% of fatal and serious injury intersection crashes occurring on highway intersections.
To address these issues, Oklahoma City has developed a Vision Zero Plan aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roadways. The plan focuses on improving roadway safety and creating a safer road network in the city.
Drivers are encouraged to remain vigilant, adhere to traffic signals, and exercise caution, especially when navigating complex intersections, to enhance safety for all road users.
FAQ
What happened in the injury crash on East Memorial Road in Oklahoma City?
An injury crash occurred on East Memorial Road on December 25, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where at least one individual sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Traffic was temporarily disrupted as authorities investigated the incident. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in this area due to its history of frequent accidents.
Which intersections in Oklahoma City are considered the most dangerous?
Recent studies have identified several intersections in Oklahoma City as particularly hazardous:
- Northwest Expressway and Belle Isle Boulevard: Ranked as the most accident-prone intersection in Oklahoma, with 255 crashes over five years.
- Memorial Road and Rockwell Avenue: The third most dangerous intersection, experiencing 68 injuries from crashes, representing 35% of its incidents.
- North Pennsylvania Avenue and West Memorial Road: The sixth most dangerous intersection, with 94 crashes and 30 injuries over five years, accounting for 22% of all incidents resulting in harm.
What is the Vision Zero Plan in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has developed a Vision Zero Plan aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roadways. The plan focuses on improving roadway safety and creating a safer road network in the city.
| Intersection | Rank | Crashes Over Five Years | Injuries | Percentage of Incidents Resulting in Harm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway and Belle Isle Boulevard | 1st | 255 | 124 | 49% |
| Memorial Road and Rockwell Avenue | 3rd | 68 | 68 | 100% |
| North Pennsylvania Avenue and West Memorial Road | 6th | 94 | 30 | 32% |
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