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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Any given driver has 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
In 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
A Motorist is almost 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
The number of RURAL fatalities decreased 4.24% from 2015 to 2024.
A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a non-texting driver.
Bicyclists accounted for 8 fatalities.
In 2024, 50% of fatal bicycle crashes and 43% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
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 number of URBAN fatalities increased 54.62% from 2015 to 2024.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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