Multiple Traffic Accidents Cause Disruptions in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK, December 2, 2025

On December 1, a series of traffic accidents occurred throughout Oklahoma City, leading to multiple injuries and more than 100 reported incidents. Emergency responders swiftly attended to injuries resulting from collisions on major highways, including I-35. Slick road conditions were a significant factor contributing to the accidents. Local authorities urge residents to exercise caution while traveling during adverse weather. Efforts are underway to improve road safety as investigations into the incidents continue.

Oklahoma City, OK – A series of traffic accidents occurred on December 1, 2025, resulting in multiple injuries and significant disruptions throughout the city.

In the early hours of December 1, emergency responders were quickly dispatched to several incidents involving injuries. Notable locations for these crashes include:
– Northbound I-35 at Southeast 44th Street: An injury crash occurred around 7:52 a.m., prompting a swift response from Oklahoma City Fire and Rescue along with paramedics.
– East Hefner Road and North I-35 Service Road: A collision resulting in injuries was reported at this intersection shortly after 5:35 a.m., which led to the dispatch of Engine 2 from Oklahoma City Fire.
– I-35 and Haffner Road: An accident with injuries took place near this junction around 6:45 a.m., prompting a response from Engine 10 of the Oklahoma City Fire Department.
– I-240 Westbound at I-35: A crash involving multiple parties occurred near this interchange at approximately 2:21 a.m., requiring the response of fire crews, paramedics, and Oklahoma Highway Patrol officers.

The Oklahoma City metro area experienced slick road conditions on December 1, leading to over 100 traffic accidents by 11 a.m. The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) reported responding to at least 105 traffic accidents and transporting 27 patients to local hospitals, which is a volume about 15 times higher than normal. Officials urged commuters to drive cautiously or completely avoid travel during this hazardous weather.

The Oklahoma City metro area has a history of traffic incidents, particularly on major highways like I-35. From January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2024, there were 814 collisions on I-35 between SE 15th Ave and the Dallas Interchange, resulting in 174 injuries and 3 fatalities.

In response to these incidents, local authorities have been working to improve road safety and infrastructure. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has initiated projects like “Bridging the Gap: Multimodal Connections on I-35 over the Oklahoma River” to enhance traffic flow and reduce accidents.

Authorities are currently investigating the specific causes of the December 1 accidents. Ongoing monitoring of road conditions is in place, and the public is advised to exercise caution during adverse weather.

For the most current information, residents are encouraged to consult local news outlets and official channels.

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