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 number of rural fatalities increased 3.68% from 2014 to 2023.
The most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
In 2023, there were 60 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
Of all fatal crashes, 6% were caused by drivers 19 years or under, and 19% were caused by drivers 25 years or under.
The number of urban fatalities increased 48.91% from 2014 to 2023.
The proportion of fatality crashes involving impairment (3.5%) is 6.6 times that of crashes in general (0.5%).
The number of urban fatalities increased 3.53% from 2022 to 2023.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
In 2022, there were 92 fatalities involving motorcycle or moped riders.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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