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 Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America.
Alabamians have a greater than a two in five chance of involvement in an injury or fatal crash operating a vehicle over their lifetimes.
The number of URBAN fatalities decreased 2.19% from 2023 to 2024.
63% of all fatal motorcycle crashes were caused by the motorcyclist.
In 2024, there were 120 pedestrian fatalities.
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.
The proportion of fatality crashes involving impairment (3.5%) is 6.5 times that of crashes in general (0.5%).
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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