405 CRASHES IN
ALLIANCE, OH
2021

In 2021, 1 motorist was killed and 87 motorists were injured in crashes in Alliance. There were no pedestrian or cyclist fatalities reported. However, 2 pedestrians were injured in crashes.

Crashes in Alliance during 2021 peaked on Wednesdays, with 72 incidents recorded. The peak hour for crashes was 3 PM, which saw 40 incidents. A substantial majority of crashes, 298 incidents, occurred during daylight hours, while 92 incidents happened in dark conditions.

Of the 405 crashes in Alliance during 2021, 339 (83.7%) resulted in no injuries, indicating property damage only. Injury crashes, encompassing serious, minor, and possible injuries, totaled 66 incidents. There was 1 fatal crash recorded, which resulted in 1 fatality.

The majority of crashes in Alliance occurred under clear weather (251 incidents), dry road surfaces (328 incidents), and daylight conditions (298 incidents). However, 39 crashes occurred during rain or snow, and 74 crashes happened on wet, snowy, icy, or slushy road surfaces. Additionally, 92 crashes took place in dark conditions.

The age group 16-20 years was most represented among persons involved in crashes, with 156 individuals. This was followed by the 26-34 age group with 131 individuals and the 65+ age group with 129 individuals. Ford and Chevrolet were the most frequently involved vehicle makes, with 137 and 132 vehicles respectively.

The majority of crashes, 357 incidents, occurred on the roadway in Alliance. A total of 44 crashes occurred off the travel lanes, including 20 on the roadside, 20 on the shoulder, and 4 outside the trafficway. This indicates that approximately 10.9% of crashes involved a run-off-road component.

The dominant traffic control condition at crash locations was "No Control," accounting for 487 occurrences. Locations with traffic signals were associated with 213 occurrences. Overall, 565 occurrences were at uncontrolled locations (No Control, Stop Sign, Flasher), compared to 213 at signalized locations.

The leading contributing factors identified were "Following too Close / ACDA" with 120 occurrences, and "Failure to Yield" with 85 occurrences. "Other Improper Action" was also a significant factor, contributing to 42 incidents. These top three factors collectively accounted for over 64% of specified contributing factors.

There were 10 vulnerable users involved in crashes, comprising 5 motorcyclists, 3 bicyclists, and 2 pedestrians. Combined, pedestrians and bicyclists accounted for 5 of these vulnerable user involvements.

A total of 20 crashes involved impairment, representing 4.9% of all crashes. Of these, 15 incidents involved alcohol, 2 involved drugs, and 3 involved both alcohol and drugs. These figures represent a baseline, as impairment is often under-reported in crash data.

Abnormal driver conditions were noted in 23 instances. These included 17 drivers reported as "Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol," 3 with "Physical Impairment," 2 with "Illness," and 1 with an "Emotional" condition. These abnormal conditions represent 3.3% of the recorded driver conditions.

Specific driver distractions were identified in 39 instances. These included 17 instances of "Other distraction inside the vehicle" and 15 instances of "Other distraction outside the vehicle." Additionally, 4 instances involved manually operating an electronic communication device. These identified distractions collectively represent 5.6% of reported driver conditions.

The majority of crashes, 339 incidents, occurred on straight, level roadways. Crashes on grades accounted for 65 incidents (16.1%), with 63 on straight grades and 2 on curved grades. Only 3 crashes (0.7%) occurred on curved sections of the roadway.

The most frequent pre-crash action reported was "Straight Ahead," accounting for 383 occurrences. "Slowing or Stopped In Traffic" was the second most common, with 137 occurrences. "Making Left Turn" was also a notable pre-crash action, recorded in 73 instances.

The most dominant manner of collision was "Rear-end," accounting for 129 crashes or 31.9% of all incidents. "Angle" collisions were the second most common, with 103 crashes or 25.4%. Additionally, 58 crashes (14.3%) were classified as "Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport."

Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 484 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles (137) and Pick up trucks (84) were also highly represented. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, cargo vans, and buses, collectively comprised 20 vehicles, representing 2.6% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 714 individuals. Occupants accounted for 177 individuals, representing nearly 20% of all persons. Pedestrians were involved in 2 incidents.

Out of 893 persons involved in crashes, 1 person sustained fatal injuries. A total of 89 persons sustained injuries of varying severity (6 serious, 40 minor, 43 possible). This means approximately 10% of persons involved in crashes sustained some form of injury.

Among those with known safety equipment status, 33 individuals were reported as using "None Used." This represents 4.85% of persons with known safety equipment use. The majority, 604 individuals, used "Shoulder and Lap Belt Used."

The majority of crashes involved two vehicles, totaling 338 incidents. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 49 incidents, representing 12.1% of all crashes. There was one crash that involved five vehicles, making it the largest multi-vehicle incident recorded.