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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in Alabama
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 3,810,682
- Per 1,000 residents
- 740.5
- Rank 22 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 918.1
- Registered vehicles
- 5,655,344
Licensed drivers by age
Alabama, 2024
- 19 and under216,274
- 20-24304,463
- 25-29304,561
- 30-34302,472
- 35-39289,398
- 40-44285,561
- 45-49275,156
- 50-54296,276
- 55-59292,978
- 60-64312,951
- 65-69293,717
- 70-74252,049
- 75-79187,441
- 80-84111,837
- 85 and over85,548
Drivers by sex
| Drivers | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,825,723 | 47.9% |
| Female | 1,984,959 | 52.1% |
Some states also report drivers of unknown sex, so the two groups may not add up to the total.
Registered vehicles by type
Alabama, 2024
- Automobiles1,937,330
- Trucks3,585,631
- Motorcycles129,014
- Buses3,369
Includes 17,563 vehicles owned by federal, state and local governments. Trucks include pickups, SUVs and vans that the state registers as light trucks.
Year by year
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| Year | Licensed drivers | Per 1,000 residents | Registered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,810,682 | 740.5 | 5,655,344 |
| 2023 | 4,087,885 | 800.2 | 5,446,619 |
| 2022 | 4,087,885 | 805.6 | 5,464,382 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in Alabama?
- Alabama had 3,810,682 licensed drivers in 2024, or 740.5 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in Alabama?
- 5,655,344 motor vehicles were registered in Alabama in 2024: 1,937,330 automobiles, 3,585,631 trucks, 129,014 motorcycles and 3,369 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in Alabama?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official Alabama state government website (ending in .gov) to renew, replace or update a license. This page shows statewide totals only.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics (tables DL-1C, DL-22 and MV-1) · 2024 data