Stats & Facts
Don’t become a statistic!
Think you’re invincible behind the wheel? Think again. Use these stats to check yourself, avoid distractions, and keep it safe on Alabama’s roads.
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Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
The most crash-prone period of the day is 3PM-6PM.
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
In 2024, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
A Motorist is almost 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.
The proportion of fatality crashes involving impairment (3.5%) is 6.5 times that of crashes in general (0.5%).
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
For front seat occupants, the probability of being killed is about 54 times higher for those not wearing safety belts than those who are properly restrained.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Every three hours in the United States, a vehicle or person is hit by a train.
The top three most prevalent crash types are FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY, TAILGATING, and Improper Lane Change/Use.
In 2024, there were 65 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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