Trucking Lab
Oklahoma Truck Parking Study Data

Oklahoma truck parking data for stronger DOT proposals

Get verified inventory, shortage screening, corridor context, and proposal-ready outputs without rebuilding the analysis from scratch.

Why it matters: Better parking evidence makes unmet demand and investment priorities easier to defend.

DOT proposal support Parking inventory Shortage screening Corridor analysis

Oklahoma parking, at a glance

274
Private parking locations
8,472
Private parking spaces
18
Public parking locations
298
Public parking spaces
65% of drivers rate parking poor

About 65% of truck drivers in the state rate parking availability as poor or very poor. They cite lack of parking, limited rest-area capacity, and weak information on availability. Preferred fixes: more facilities, real-time information, and schedule flexibility — paid parking is broadly unpopular.

Half the network is small-format

  • Almost 49% of locations have 15 or fewer truck spaces.
  • About 19% have five or fewer spaces.
  • Paid facilities average approximately $15.40 per night.

Grid screening across approximately 1,387 hexagons:

  • 111 shortage grids: peak utilization exceeds 90%.
  • 155 demand grids: modeled demand exists without an official parking location.
Oklahoma truck parking shortage and demand screening map

Why this matters in a competitive DOT proposal

Typical approach

  • Unscreened facility lists
  • No distinction between usable and incidental parking
  • Weak connection to the proposal narrative
  • Limited support for investment prioritization

With Trucking Lab

  • Planning-ready Oklahoma inventory
  • Shortage and utilization context
  • Clear corridor and project logic
  • Outputs ready for technical documents

Counts describe supply. Context explains the need.

User experience is part of the planning case in Oklahoma. Counting spaces misses what drivers describe. Connect corridor shortages to information gaps and evening search pressure.

What you get

Base Oklahoma data

  • Parking inventory by location
  • Public and private classification
  • Truck-space counts and amenities
  • Planning-use screening

Proposal-ready outputs

  • GIS-ready dataset
  • Hotspot and corridor context
  • Draft-ready charts and figures
  • Executive summary language

Deeper analysis

  • Truck parking demand model
  • Parking patterns analysis
  • Safety and equity framing
  • EV truck-charging suitability

Built for consulting teams

  • Freight plan teams
  • DOT truck parking study teams
  • MPO and corridor study teams
  • Grant and infrastructure advisers

Reality check

Counts differ across sources because inclusion rules differ. Public totals and Trucking Lab numbers are complementary — one gives statewide context, the other gives usable supply.

Common questions

How many truck parking spaces are in Oklahoma?

Trucking Lab includes 8,472 private truck parking spaces across 274 locations and 298 public spaces across 18 locations.

Where is pressure concentrated?

Hotspot patterns and planning material point to Oklahoma City, the main statewide freight corridors, and rural freight routes such as US-69.

What is the main truck parking issue in Oklahoma?

Not just a shortage of spaces, but weak availability combined with poor real-time information and recurring difficulty on weekday evenings and nights.

Why do truck parking counts differ across sources?

Counts differ because datasets apply different facility definitions and inclusion rules. Public totals provide statewide context, while Trucking Lab numbers focus on usable parking supply.

Need Oklahoma truck parking data now?

Tell us about the proposal or study. We will help you move from parking inventory to a defensible investment story.