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.
Of all fatal crashes, 7% were caused by drivers 19 years or under, and 19% were caused by drivers 25 years or under.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
In 2024, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
The number of URBAN fatalities increased 54.62% from 2015 to 2024.
Any given driver has 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
In 2024, there were 125 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
The most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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