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 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
In 2024, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
In 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
In 2024, 50% of fatal bicycle crashes and 43% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
The number of URBAN fatalities decreased 2.19% from 2023 to 2024.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
Bicyclists accounted for 8 fatalities.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
Of all fatal crashes, 7% were caused by drivers 19 years or under, and 19% were caused by drivers 25 years or under.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
In 2024, there were 967 people killed in 893 fatal crashes.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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