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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The top three most prevalent crash types are FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY, TAILGATING, and Improper Lane Change/Use.
In 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
In 2024, there were 125 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
The most crash-prone period of the day is 3PM-6PM.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
Any given driver has 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
In 2024, there were 65 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
Over 20% of children involved in crashes were not in a child restraint or were improperly restrained.
Alabamians have a greater than a two in five chance of involvement in an injury or fatal crash operating a vehicle over their lifetimes.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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