34 CRASHES IN
ADA, OH
2021

In 2021, all 11 traffic-related injuries in Ada were sustained by motorists. There were no fatalities recorded. Additionally, the data shows no reported injuries or fatalities involving pedestrians or cyclists during this period.

Crashes in Ada showed a distinct weekly pattern, with Wednesday being the peak day, accounting for 12 of the 34 total incidents. The most frequent time for crashes was the 3 p.m. hour, which saw 4 collisions. Overall, 22 crashes (64.7%) occurred during daylight hours, while 12 took place in dark or low-light conditions.

Of the 34 crashes in Ada, 25 (73.5%) resulted in no injuries and were classified as property-damage-only events. The remaining 9 crashes (26.5%) involved injuries, with 7 classified as 'Possible Injury' and 2 as 'Minor Injury'. No fatal crashes were recorded in 2021.

The majority of crashes occurred in ideal driving conditions. Data shows that 26 of the 34 crashes (76.5%) happened on dry road surfaces, and 21 (61.8%) took place in clear weather. Crashes in adverse weather included 5 during rain and 2 during snow.

Among the 72 individuals involved in crashes, the 21-25 age group was the most represented, accounting for 18 people. An analysis of the 60 vehicles involved shows that Ford was the most frequent make with 13 vehicles, followed by Chevrolet with 10 and Honda with 7.

Analysis of crash locations shows that 24 of the 34 incidents (70.6%) had their first harmful event occur on the main roadway. A smaller number of crashes originated off the primary travel lanes, with 3 on the shoulder and 1 outside the trafficway, together representing 11.8% of all incidents.

Among the 60 vehicles involved in crashes, 44 were at locations with no traffic control devices present. Locations with traffic signals accounted for 7 vehicles involved in crashes, while intersections with stop signs were the site for 8 vehicles.

Among units where a contributing factor was cited, "Failure to Yield" and "Other Improper Action" were the most common, each attributed to 7 vehicles. "Improper Backing" was the next most frequent factor, cited for 5 vehicles, followed by "Drove off Road" for 3 vehicles.

Out of 51 drivers with condition data, nearly all were listed as "Apparently Normal." There was one documented instance of a driver's condition being a factor, with the driver reported as having fallen asleep, fainted, or being fatigued.

Driver distraction was explicitly noted for 3 of the 51 drivers with available data. Of these, 2 drivers were distracted by something inside their vehicle, and 1 driver was reported to be talking on a hand-held communication device.

The vast majority of crashes, 29 out of 34, occurred on straight and level sections of roadway. Road geometry was a less common factor, with 3 crashes (8.8%) occurring on a grade and 1 crash (2.9%) occurring on a curve.

An analysis of the actions of the 60 vehicles prior to collision shows that 28 (46.7%) were traveling straight ahead. Other common pre-crash actions included being parked (7 vehicles) and either backing or making a left turn (6 vehicles each).

The most common type of crash was an angle collision, which accounted for 11 of the 34 incidents (32.4%). Single-vehicle crashes, categorized as "Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport," were the second most frequent type, with 8 occurrences (23.5%).

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 34 of the 60 vehicles (56.7%). Pick-up trucks were the next most frequent with 10 vehicles, while commercial trucks, including semi-tractors and single-unit trucks, were involved in 3 incidents.

Of the 72 people involved in traffic incidents, the majority were drivers, accounting for 53 individuals (73.6%). The remaining 19 people (26.4%) were vehicle occupants or passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the crash data.

A total of 72 people were involved in crashes in Ada during this period. Of these, 11 individuals (15.3%) sustained injuries. No fatalities were recorded among any of the persons involved in these incidents.

Among the 72 people involved in crashes, 4 individuals were recorded as not using any safety equipment. In contrast, 48 people were documented as using a shoulder and lap belt, and an additional 6 children were secured in child restraint systems or booster seats.

Two-vehicle collisions were the most common scenario, comprising 24 of the 34 total crashes (70.6%). Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 9 incidents (26.5%), and there was one crash that involved three vehicles.