Alabama boasts over 5.3 million registered vehicles, including 2 million cars, 3 million trucks, 114,901 motorcycles, and 5,624 buses. Trucks are particularly popular in rural areas, ideal for hauling equipment and navigating less-traveled roads. This high volume of vehicles contributes to the state's significant traffic statistics. Annually, Alabama experiences approximately 144,263 accidents, including 986 deaths and a significant number of injury-related crashes. Key contributing factors to these crashes include speeding (6,409 crashes resulting in 126 deaths), driving under the influence (3,895 crashes resulting in 97 deaths), and improper lane changes (15,146 crashes resulting in 74 deaths). In 2023, Alabama recorded 211,976 new car sales, with popular models like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Toyota Camry. The F-150 and Silverado dominate Alabama's rural landscape with their hauling capabilities, while the Camry offers reliable fuel efficiency for everyday commutes.