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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Speeding is the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
In Alabama in 2023, there were 83 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 33 injuries and 9 fatalities.
67% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
In 2023, there were 60 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
The top three most prevalent crash types are restraint not used, speeding and alcohol/drug use.
More than 60% of collisions occur at railroad crossings equipped with warning lights and/or gates.
14% of all bicycle crashes occur on rural routes, and 86% of all bicycle crashes occur in urban streets.
The number of rural fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2022 to 2023.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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