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 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
Bicyclists accounted for 8 fatalities.
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
The most crash-prone period of the day is 3PM-6PM.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
In 2024, there were 967 people killed in 893 fatal crashes.
The number of URBAN fatalities increased 54.62% from 2015 to 2024.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
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, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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