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.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 27 seconds in 2021.
2021 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2021, there were 986 people killed in 887 fatal crashes.
2021 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2021, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 8 hours and 53 minutes.
2021 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2021, for each fatality, there were about 40 injuries.
2021 Alabama Crash Facts
For fatal crashes where restraints (seat belts) were available for use, 55% of those fatalities were not wearing a seatbelt.
2021 Alabama Crash Facts
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk and dawn).
2021 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 (75%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (60%).
2021 Alabama Crash Facts
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