11 Traffic Statistics Every Alabama Driver Needs to Know

Hundreds of people die every year in traffic accidents across Alabama, and tragically, many of these deaths could have been prevented.

The Alabama Department of Transportation shares statistics from crashes across the state to save lives by educating drivers on the importance of following safety regulations. Take a look at what the latest numbers show.

What Are Your Chances of Being in a Traffic Accident in Alabama?

Data from the Alabama Department of Transportation's 2023 'Drive Safe Alabama' campaign shows that drivers in the state have a greater than 2 in 5 chance of being injured or killed in a traffic accident.

Drivers in Alabama have about a 90% chance of being involved in a traffic accident of any sort throughout their lifetimes.

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Traffic Fatalities in Alabama?

Speeding is a top factor in most fatal crashes across the state. Drivers who operate their vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are 6.6 times more likely to cause a fatal accident, and about 60% of those who died in a wreck on Alabama roadways were not wearing a seatbelt.

What Is the Best Way to Prevent Traffic Accidents in Alabama?

• Obey the speed limit.
• Never get behind the wheel when under the influence.
• Wear your seatbelt and make sure children in your vehicle are in the proper child restraints.

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Keep scrolling for a visualization of the Alabama Department of Transportation's 2023 'Drive Safe Alabama' Data.