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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Alabamians have a greater than a two in five chance of involvement in an injury or fatal crash operating a vehicle over their lifetimes.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
For front seat occupants, the probability of being killed is about 54 times higher for those not wearing safety belts than those who are properly restrained.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
In 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
Only 3.6% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
In 2024, there were 120 pedestrian 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, there were 65 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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