Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

Oklahoma drivers lose $6.3 billion annually due to poor roads, congestion and safety issues, a new report finds.

News 9

By: Christian Hans

April 22, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY - Poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies are costing Oklahoma drivers a total of $6.3 billion each year, according to a report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.

According to the report, aging infrastructure and inadequate investment are key contributors to increased vehicle operating costs, wasted time and fuel, and traffic crash-related expenses. Those expenses cost on average $2,571 per motorist in the Oklahoma City area.

Additional findings point to a potential threat to Oklahoma’s economic growth if funding for roads, highways and bridges is not increased.

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