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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There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
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.
The Alabama Interstate System represents only 1% of the state’s total mileage, but carries 25% of the traffic volume and is responsible for 12.6% of fatalities.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
In 2024, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
In 2024, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America.
For front seat occupants, the probability of being killed is about 54 times higher for those not wearing safety belts than those who are properly restrained.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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