OK Highway Patrol/DPS

In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, LT Mark Southall #81 gives drivers a different perspective on speed. #tuesdaywithatrooper

In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, LT Mark Southall #81 discusses the Smith System of Driving. He touches on each topic briefly but for more information, please search Smith System of Driving. #tuesdaywithatrooper

In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, LT Mark Southall #81 discusses the wildfire danger in our state. #tuesdaywithatrooper

In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, Lt Mark Southall #81 discusses driving in the No Zone. You can read more about No Zones at cmvroadsharing.org/no-zone.html #tuesdaywithatrooper

Oklahoma - here is your reminder to not drive into smoke, as we’re facing fire dangers in the state this week. Trooper Travis Burgess has US 64 east of Forgan in the panhandle shut down for this fire as it crosses the highway. Be careful out there!

Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper Willie Walker #391 who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 1971. bit.ly/40ktj4N

Troopers aren't just protecting people on our roads — they’re looking out for our four-legged friends too. Trooper Ruben Maravilla #483 rescued this pup who had been abandoned at the 139 mile marker rest stop on the Turner Turnpike this past weekend.

In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, LT Mark Southall #81 talks about stop sign safety. #tuesdaywithatrooper

Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper Steve Smith #725, who died on this day in 2006 as a result of gunshot wounds he received in the line of duty in 1999. bit.ly/4rDE7GU

In this week’s Tuesday With a Trooper, LT Mark Southall #81 discusses the consequences of overcorrection. #tuesdaywithatrooper

Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper Larry Smith #510 who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 1971. bit.ly/4reqwFQ

Final Winter Weather Stats: From Friday, January 23, noon through Tuesday, January 27, 6:00 a.m. troopers worked: Injury Collision: 52 Motorist Assist: 485 Non-Injury Collision: 290 SMART (Stranded Motorist Assistance and Recovery Teams with the National Guard): 32

Winter Storm Update: Friday, January 23, noon through Sunday, January 25, 3:00 p.m. troopers have worked: Injury Collision: 38 Motorist Assist: 385 Non-Injury Collision: 205 SMART (Stranded Motorist Assistance Recovery Teams with the National Guard): 32

Winter Storm Update: From Friday, January 23, noon through Saturday, January 24, 9:00 p.m. troopers have worked: Injury Collision: 28 Motorist Assist: 175 Non-Injury Collision: 151 SMART (Stranded Motorist Assistance and Recovery Teams with National Guard): 19

From Friday, January 23, noon through Saturday, January 24, 7:00 a.m. - troopers have worked: Injury Collision: 18 Motorist Assist: 61 Non-Injury Collision: 108 SMART Response: 3 (National Guard Teams)

Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper John Barter who died in the line of duty on this day in 1959. bit.ly/4r2iAaw

Eastbound lanes are now open, westbound still closed

All lanes of the Turner Turnpike near Stroud are currently shut down while troopers work this crash after two semis collided and caught fire. The crash is in the westbound lanes. Eastbound lanes will reopen as soon as the smoke clears.

Be prepared! We are partnering with @OKGuard to have SMART teams ready to go in Woodward, Weatherford, Ardmore, Vinita, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Durant. These teams stand ready to rescue stranded motorists and move vehicles off the roadway.