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.
The most crash-prone period of the day is 3PM-6PM.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
In 2024, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
In 2024, a person was injured in a traffic crash every 14 minutes and 24 seconds.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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