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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In 2024, there were 967 people killed in 893 fatal crashes.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
Over 80% of children involved in crashes but not harmed were reported to have been protected by child restraints.
The Alabama Interstate System represents only 1% of the state’s total mileage, but carries 25% of the traffic volume and is responsible for 12.6% of fatalities.
A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a non-texting driver.
Every three hours in the United States, a vehicle or person is hit by a train.
In 2024, 50% of fatal bicycle crashes and 43% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
The most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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