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 2023, there were 83 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 33 injuries and nine fatalities.
67% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
The number of rural fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2022 to 2023.
Over 21% of children involved in crashes were not in a child restraint or were improperly restrained.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 25% since 2014, largely due to being distracted by phones.
The number of rural fatalities increased 3.68% from 2014 to 2023.
Speeding is the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
In 2023, a person was injured in a traffic crash every 13 minutes and 28 seconds.
In 2023, there were 975 people killed in 897 fatal crashes.
Almost 98% of people involved in crashes but not harmed were reported to have been wearing their seat belts.
The Alabama Interstate System represents only 1% of the state’s total mileage, but carries 25% of the traffic volume and is responsible for 11% of fatalities.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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