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 most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
In 2022, there were 92 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
In 2023, for each fatality, there were about 39.7 injuries.
There were 196 people who died in 4,908 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
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.
Alabamians have a greater than a two in five chance of involvement in an injury or fatal crash operating a vehicle over their lifetimes.
The number of urban fatalities increased 3.53% from 2022 to 2023.
In 2023, there were 975 people killed in 897 fatal crashes.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
The number of urban fatalities increased 48.91% from 2014 to 2023.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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