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 2022, there were 92 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
Any given driver has a 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
Bicyclists accounted for 11 fatalities.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Of all fatal crashes, 6% were caused by drivers 19 years or under, and 19% were caused by drivers 25 years or under.
In 2023, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
In Alabama in 2023, there were 83 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 33 injuries and 9 fatalities.
In 2023, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 8 hours and 55 minutes.
The number of urban fatalities increased 48.91% from 2014 to 2023.
For front seat occupants, the probability of being killed is about 51 times higher for those not wearing safety belts than those who are properly restrained.
In 2023, there were 60 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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