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 2024, for each fatality, there were about 38 injuries.
60% of people dying in crashes on Alabama roads were not wearing a seatbelt.
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.
Speeding is the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a non-texting driver.
In 2024, there were 65 fatalities associated with distracted driving.
In Alabama in 2024, there were 87 collisions at rail crossings, resulting in 30 injuries and 9 fatalities.
Only 3.6% of people involved in crashes were not using safety restraints; however almost 60% of all fatalities were not restrained.
Of all fatal car crashes, 53% occurred at night (including dusk to dawn).
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 22% since 2015, largely due to being distracted by phones.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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