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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Bicyclists accounted for 11 fatalities.
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America.
In 2023, about 45% of fatal bicycle crashes and 37% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
In 2023, a person was injured in a traffic crash every 13 minutes and 28 seconds.
In Alabama, a traffic crash was reported every 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
The top three most prevalent crash types are restraint not used, speeding and alcohol/drug use.
The most fatality-prone period of the day is 5PM-6PM.
Most fatal crashes occur on Saturday, although the most crash-prone day of the week is Friday.
Over 21% of children involved in crashes were not in a child restraint or were improperly restrained.
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 25% since 2014, largely due to being distracted by phones.
In Alabama in 2023, there were 83 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 33 injuries and nine fatalities.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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