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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Bicyclists accounted for 8 fatalities.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
In 2024, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
Only 3.6% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
A Motorist is almost 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.
Speeding is the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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