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From key facts and legal requirements to hoedown-worthy discounts, our guide to Oklahoma car insurance can help you wrangle the most from your policy.

Oklahoma car insurance basics

Oklahoma requires its drivers to have liability coverage on their policies. Liability can help pay for another driver's medical and property damage expenses if you're at fault in an accident. Your liability limits need to be at least:

  • $25,000 in bodily injury coverage per person
  • $50,000 in bodily injury coverage per incident
  • $25,000 in property damage coverage

You'll typically see these limits expressed as 25/50/25.

Esurance in Oklahoma

We first brought our car insurance to the Sooner State back in 2008.

Optional car insurance coverages for your Esurance policy

Some of the commonly added, though non-mandatory, policy options in Oklahoma include the following:

  • Collision coverage
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Medical payments coverage
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage

Other optional coverages include loan/lease gap coverage, rental car coverage, emergency roadside service, and customized parts and equipment coverage.

Esurance discounts offered in Oklahoma

The following car insurance discounts may be available when you get your Oklahoma car insurance quote:

  • Multi-Car discount
  • Claim-Free discount
  • Homeowners discount
  • Good Student discount
  • Switch & Save® discount
  • Fast 5® discount (for starting your quote online)
  • Defensive Driver discount
  • Paid in Full discount

Discounts may vary. If you're already an Esurance policyholder, call us at 1-800-ESURANCE (1-800-378-7262) if you have questions about your discounts.

The Renters Plus™ discount in Oklahoma

Add renters coverage to your Esurance car insurance policy in Oklahoma, and you can score our sweet Renters Plus discount. Win-win.

Repair shops in Oklahoma

If you're an Esurance customer and you get into an accident, you can take your car to one of the Esurance-approved E-star® repair shops in Oklahoma.

By doing so, you can take advantage of RepairView™, which lets you monitor your repairs in progress.

Find an E-star shop near you.

Uninsured drivers in Oklahoma

A recent report from the Insurance Research Council estimated that 24 percent of Sooner drivers were uninsured in 2009, making this state one of the most uninsured in the nation.

Uninsured motorist coverage, which is optional, offers financial protection from the uninsured.

Proof of car insurance

Failure to show proof of car insurance can result in a fine of up to $250, suspension of your drivers license and vehicle tag, and up to 30 days in jail.

Related links

Oklahoma driver info
Stats, facts, laws, and licensing info for the Oklahoma driver.

Visit the Coverage Counselor®
State-required minimums often don't offer the protection you need after a crash. Our Coverage Counselor can customize a policy that fits you best.

Understanding your Oklahoma policy (PDF)
The Oklahoma Department of Insurance offers this guide to understanding your coverages.

See what you could save on Oklahoma car insurance


Oklahoma facts & trivia

 

Statehood
Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907.

 

State capital
Oklahoma City, OK

 

Population
3,751,351

 

State nickname
The Sooner State

 

Major metropolitan areas
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow, Lawton, and Edmond

 

Land area
68,594.2 square miles

 

Residents per square mile
54.7 (less than the national average of 87.4)

 

Road trip
400 miles of Route 66 run through Oklahoma.

 

Forever country
Famous Sooner crooners include country superstars Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, and Vince Gill.

 

Over the moon
More astronauts have come from Oklahoma than any other state.

 

Tornadoes
If you live in Oklahoma, you probably know to get in, get down, and cover up when there's a storm on the horizon. Current tornado warnings will give you a lead time of about 13 minutes. Check out our safe-driving tips to find out how to drive in a tornado if you're ever caught on the road.