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 Motorist is almost 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.
The number of urban fatalities increased 48.91% from 2014 to 2023.
The number of urban fatalities increased 3.53% from 2022 to 2023.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
The number of rural fatalities increased 3.68% from 2014 to 2023.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
The Alabama Interstate System represents only 1% of the state’s total mileage, but carries 25% of the traffic volume and is responsible for 11% of fatalities.
In 2023, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 8 hours and 55 minutes.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
Only 3.8% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
In 2023, about 45% of fatal bicycle crashes and 37% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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