Serious Stats
Don’t become a statistic! As a responsible driver, we hope that you will use this information to make informed decisions about your abilities, potential distractions and ways to stay safe on Alabama’s roadways.
Crash Facts
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In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 38 seconds in 2022.
2022 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2022, there were 986 people killed in 907 fatal crashes.
2022 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2022, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 8 hours and 53 minutes.
2022 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2022, for each fatality, there were about 38.5 injuries.
2022 Alabama Crash Facts
For fatal crashes where restraints (seat belts) were available for use, 57% of those fatalities were not wearing a seatbelt.
2022 Alabama Crash Facts
Of all fatal car crashes, 52% occurred at night (including dusk and dawn).
2022 Alabama Crash Facts
A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a non-texting driver.
Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (59%).
2022 Alabama Crash Facts
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