The University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS) maintains data on motor vehicle accidents statewide, including motorcycle accident statistics. While every accident is unique, this data can help us recognize trends. By providing a better understanding of the causes of motorcycle accidents, the CAPS data can help Alabama communities reduce the incidence of injury collisions on the state’s roadways.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics 2020-2025
The CAPS data on Alabama motorcycle accident statistics offers substantial information for riders. Other motorists should be aware of this if they hope to better understand how these accidents occur and what they can do to prevent them.
Here are some of the key motorcycle accident statistics the data reveals about the risks to riders, and causes of fault, over a recent five-year period, from 2020 to 2025:
- Seven to eight motorcyclists die in accidents each month, on average.
- Roughly 130 motorcycle collisions occur each month on Alabama roads.
- Motorcycle accidents resulted in 464 fatalities during the five-year period.
- Motorcycle collisions resulted in 1,997 suspected serious injuries and 2,234 suspected minor injuries during the same period. Crashes also caused 809 possible injuries.
- May, June, September, and October are the months with the largest number of motorcycle accidents. December and January have the fewest.
- Nearly 52 percent of motorcycle accidents occur on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- The number of motorcycle accidents has remained remarkably consistent, ranging from 1,535 in 2025 to 1,592 in 2022.
- The Alabama counties with the highest numbers of motorcycle accidents are Jefferson (918), Mobile (737), and Madison (617).
- The Alabama cities with the most motorcycle crashes are Mobile (453), Huntsville (400), Birmingham (396), and Montgomery (254). Rural Jefferson, Mobile, and Madison counties account for 539 total motorcycle accidents.
- Collisions with other vehicles are far and away the most common type of motorcycle accident, accounting for 4,026 collisions during the five-year period.
- Urban areas saw 4,873 motorcycle accidents, while rural areas had 2,967.
- The vast majority of accidents occurred in clear weather conditions. Rain was the most common form of inclement weather, cited in 213 motorcycle accidents.
- Commercial vehicles were involved in 133 crashes with motorcycles.
Staying Safe on Alabama Roads
Motorcyclists face serious risks on Alabama roads from drivers who often fail to look out for smaller vehicles. If you’re riding, the following are some tips to help you make safety a daily habit and reduce your likelihood of injury:
- Wear a DOT-approved helmet and protective gear.
- Follow speed limits and avoid aggressive riding practices.
- Use your headlights and wear reflective clothing when riding at night.
- Watch for distracted or impaired drivers.
- Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
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