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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There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
The number of URBAN fatalities increased 54.62% from 2015 to 2024.
In 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
Any given driver has 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
The most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
Failure to yield the right-of-way is the number one cause of most non-fatal crashes.
In 2024, 50% of fatal bicycle crashes and 43% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
Only 3.6% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
The top three most prevalent crash types are FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY, TAILGATING, and Improper Lane Change/Use.
In 2024, a person was injured in a traffic crash every 14 minutes and 24 seconds.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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