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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Most crashes occur within 25 miles of the causal driver’s home.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a non-texting driver.
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 12.6% of fatalities.
In 2024, there were 967 people killed in 893 fatal crashes.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
Speeding is the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
In 2024, there were 125 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
Almost 98% of people involved in crashes but not harmed were reported to have been wearing their seat belts.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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