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 55 seconds in 2020.
2020 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2020, there were 932 people killed in 853 fatal crashes.
2020 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2020, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 20 minutes.
2020 Alabama Crash Facts
In 2020, for each fatality, there were about 40 injuries.
2020 Alabama Crash Facts
For fatal crashes where restraints (seat belts) were available for use, 58% of those fatalities were not wearing a seatbelt.
2020 Alabama Crash Facts
Of all fatal car crashes, 48% occurred at night (including dusk and dawn).
2020 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 (62%).
2020 Alabama Crash Facts
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