OHP Applauds Oklahomans For No Fatal Wrecks Amidst Icy Roads

The anticipated severe winter weather rolled into Oklahoma during the early morning hours. What started out as rain froze throughout the morning, coating the roads in a dangerously thin layer of ice, causing thousands of wrecks. But Oklahomans may be getting better at navigating the winter roads, based on the praises from Oklahoma's Highway Patrol earlier this morning.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Praises Oklahoma Drivers For No Fatal Accidents Today

Around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, Oklahoma Highway Patrol posted an update on their public Facebook page regarding the accidents and wrecks they had seen thus far.

Despite having aided over nearly 200 crashes and 45 motorists assists, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol staff applauded Oklahomans for keeping it safe despite dangerous road conditions. "Everyone keep up the good work," they wrote, "Continue to take it slow if you have to get out in this."

Oklahoma Has Already Seen Numerous Fatal Accidents This Winter

Unfortunately, fatal wrecks during the winter months in Oklahoma are not unheard of. In 2025 alone, Oklahoma has already seen numerous fatal accidents caused by slippery roads and drivers traveling too fast and inadverdently losing control of the vehicle.

Other frequent causes of fatal accidents on the roads in Oklahoma during the winter months are:

Low visibility
Drivers overcorrecting
Quick and unexpected changes in road conditions

As the temperatures drop throughout the day, it's important for Oklahomans behind the wheel to pay close attention to conditions and avoid being on the road as much as possible. Just because OHP hasn't worked any fatal accidents as of this post doesn't mean they couldn't happen.

Oklahomans Expecting More Incoming Winter Weather

Luckily, the precipitation causing much of the issues on the road this morning moved off and now Oklahomans should only have to worry about bundling up for the cold temperatures overnight.

Oklahoma Cold Weather Checklist

Those first big cold fronts always seem to catch Oklahoma by surprise. In one big swoop, the nearly 100° days turn into sudden freezes overnight. We'll still have warm days here and there throughout winter, but now is as good a time as now to start on your cold weather checklist. Easy small tasks that add up to bother energy savings and comfort in the home. They'll also allow you to avoid the big headaches and repair bills that happen so frequently in our bipolar climate.

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Oklahoma Winter Weather Vehicle Checklist

Whether you're driving across town or across the state, Oklahoma's winter weather has the potential to make your trip an unforgettable experience. While we focus mainly on the summer season conditions--not driving during the heat of the day, road surface temp, etc...--the winter here is just as concerning. Here's a quick rundown on the stuff you should check before braving the frigid cold in the Sooner State.

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