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, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America.
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
Over 20% of children involved in crashes were not in a child restraint or were improperly restrained.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
Over 80% of children involved in crashes but not harmed were reported to have been protected by child restraints.
The number of URBAN fatalities increased 54.62% from 2015 to 2024.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
Almost 98% of people involved in crashes but not harmed were reported to have been wearing their seat belts.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
In 2024, there were 967 people killed in 893 fatal crashes.
Speeding is the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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