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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The most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
In 2024, there were 967 people killed in 893 fatal crashes.
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.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Bicyclists accounted for 8 fatalities.
In 2024, 50% of fatal bicycle crashes and 43% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
Only 3.6% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
In 2024, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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