A Missouri man was killed in a two-vehicle collision in northern Seminole County late Monday night.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the accident happened at about 10:13 p.m. on Highway 377/99 near the intersection of EW 1180, three miles north of Good Hope Road. At press time, the name of the deceased had not been released pending next of kin notification. The driver’s hometown was listed as St. Charles, Missouri.

The OHP said the vehicle driven by the deceased was northbound in the southbound lane of the highway. The second vehicle was southbound and although corrective action was taken by its driver, a collision was unavoidable, the OHP report states. The driver of the second vehicle, whose name has not been released, was listed as a Maud resident. The driver was injured, but the extent of their injuries was not reported.

Dangerous Statistics A new study by iSelect has revealed that Oklahoma is the 20th most dangerous state in America for senior drivers, recording 686 crashes involving motorists aged 65 and over in the last three years.

The analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data also shows that Oklahoma senior driver crashes have risen by 8% since 2021.

Florida records the highest number of senior driver crashes in the nation, with 3,779 incidents involving motorists aged 65 and above. It’s followed by California (3,276) and Texas (3,072), three of the most populous and traffic-heavy states in the country.

The data shows that age 65 is the most common age for crashes in nearly every state, while October through December are the months when older motorists are most at risk.

Where the oldest drivers crash At the other end of the spectrum, Rhode Island stands out as the state with the oldest senior crash age, 79, also seeing 5 crashes each among ages 65, 72 and 78.

These rural states tend to have fewer public transport options, meaning older adults continue driving later in life.

Older Drivers and Road Safety The findings highlight the growing challenge faced by states as America’s population continues to age. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in six Americans are now aged 65 or older, and that figure is projected to rise sharply over the next decade.

Adrian Bennett, General Manager - General Insurance at iSelect, commented on the study.

“As ageing populations grow, the presence of senior drivers on the roads will only increase. With a higher proportion of old drivers comes a greater responsibility for governments, insurers and communities to ensure that mobility doesn’t come at the expense of safety. Where the oldest drivers in the world are more common, questions around risk, claims and premium costs become central,” Bennett said.

“Policies that recognize both the value of mobility and the need for oversight can help strike a balance, keeping insurance affordable while prioritizing safety. Ultimately, our research shows that supporting older drivers isn’t only about protecting individuals; it’s about building road systems and insurance frameworks that adapt to demographic change, keeping driving accessible, safe and sustainable for the future. Driving isn’t just about transport. For many older Americans it’s about freedom and connection. Car insurance is still available for seniors, provided they are meeting any licencing requirements like regular checkups or driving fitness tests,” Bennett added.

Methodology: iSelect analyzed three years of publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), focusing on crashes involving drivers aged 65 and over. The analysis identified total crash numbers, the most common age involved, and the most common month for senior driver incidents across all 50 states.