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 65 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
In 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
A Motorist is almost 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.
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.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
The most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
Failure to yield the right-of-way is the number one cause of most non-fatal crashes.
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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