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 crash-prone period of the day is 3PM-6PM.
In 2024, a person was killed in a traffic crash every 9 hours and 3 minutes.
Most Alabama crashes occur within urban areas (76%), while most fatalities occur in rural areas (58%).
In 2024, 50% of fatal bicycle crashes and 43% of all bicycle crashes were caused by the bicyclist.
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America.
In 2024, 64% of all fatal pedestrian crashes were caused by the pedestrian.
Almost 98% of people involved in crashes but not harmed were reported to have been wearing their seat belts.
14% of all bicycle crashes occur on rural routes, and 86% of all bicycle crashes occur in urban streets.
There were 9 fatalities with train involvement.
Any given driver has 90% chance of being in a crash of any severity during their lifetimes.
The number of RURAL fatalities increased 0.18% from 2023 to 2024.
There were 187 people who died in 4,657 crashes with suspected alcohol or drug impairment.
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.
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