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.
In 2024, there were 65 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
In 2024, there were 125 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
In 2024, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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