Alabama Auto Accident Statistics
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The rate of traffic accident fatalities in the State of Alabama has seen an overall increase since 1998. In 2004, the number of fatales from car accidents in Alabama was 1,154 deaths as compared to a total of 42,636 throughout the United States. Both the fatality rates per 100m and per 100k in population averages for the state of Alabama were higher than the national averages.
The total economic cost of traffic related accidents for the state of Alabama in 2004 was estimated at $2.8 billion dollars. The national economic cost of traffic accidents was estimated at $230 billion dollars in 2004.
Fatalities as a result of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in the state of Alabama was at par with the national average which was 43% in 2004.
Reckless driving and speeding resulted in 508 deaths in Alabama. The economic cost of speeding related accidents was approximately $534 million in 2004.
67% of Alabama's traffic fatalities come from roadway departures. 20% of traffic fatalities come from intersection collisions. 7% are pedestrian related fatalities. 14% of motor vehicle fatalities involved large trucks.
Source: State Traffic Safety Information – NHTSA – March 2006
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