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 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
In 2024, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
Bicyclists accounted for 8 fatalities.
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
In 2024, there were 125 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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