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, there were 967 people killed in 893 fatal crashes.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
The Alabama Interstate System represents only 1% of the state’s total mileage, but carries 25% of the traffic volume and is responsible for 12.6% of fatalities.
In 2024, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
The most crash-prone period of the day is 3PM-6PM.
Only 3.6% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
Over 20% of children involved in crashes were not in a child restraint or were improperly restrained.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
More than 60% of collisions occur at railroad crossings equipped with warning lights and/or gates.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
Speeding is the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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