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 Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
Over 80% of children involved in crashes but not harmed were reported to have been protected by child restraints.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Of all fatal crashes, 7% were caused by drivers 19 years or under, and 19% were caused by drivers 25 years or under.
The number of URBAN fatalities increased 54.62% from 2015 to 2024.
Every three hours in the United States, a vehicle or person is hit by a train.
Only 3.6% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
In 2024, there were 65 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
In 2024, there were 125 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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