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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A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a non-texting driver.
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.
The top three most prevalent crash types are restraint not used, speeding and alcohol/drug use.
In Alabama in 2023, there were 83 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 33 injuries and 9 fatalities.
67% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
Any given driver has a 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
In 2022, there were 92 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
Bicyclists accounted for 11 fatalities.
The number of urban fatalities increased 48.91% from 2014 to 2023.
In Alabama in 2023, there were 83 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 33 injuries and nine fatalities.
In 2023, about 45% of fatal bicycle crashes and 37% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
In 2023, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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