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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Bicyclists accounted for 8 fatalities.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
Any given driver has 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
Every three hours in the United States, a vehicle or person is hit by a train.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
In 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
The most crash-prone period of the day is 3PM-6PM.
The Alabama Interstate System represents only 1% of the state’s total mileage, but carries 25% of the traffic volume and is responsible for 12.6% of fatalities.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
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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