83 CRASHES IN
AMBERLEY, OH
2021

There were no fatalities reported for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists in 2021. However, 28 motorists sustained injuries in crashes. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured during this period.

Crashes in Amberley peaked on Wednesday with 19 incidents and during the 4p hour with 14 incidents. The majority of crashes, 56 out of 83 (67.5%), occurred during daylight hours, while 23 crashes occurred in dark conditions and 3 during dawn/dusk.

In 2021, 63 crashes (75.9%) resulted in no injuries, while 20 crashes (24.1%) involved some level of injury. There were no fatal crashes recorded, meaning zero persons were killed in traffic incidents during this period.

The majority of crashes occurred under favorable conditions, with 48 incidents (57.8%) in clear weather, 58 incidents (70.0%) on dry roads, and 56 incidents (67.5%) during daylight. However, 14 crashes occurred in rain and 6 in snow, while 21 crashes happened on wet roads and 4 on snowy roads.

Among the persons involved in crashes, the 35-44 age group was most represented with 29 individuals, followed by 26 individuals in the 26-34 age group. Honda and Toyota vehicles were most frequently involved, each appearing 19 times, closely followed by Ford with 18 involvements and Chevrolet with 16.

The majority of crashes, 66 out of 83, occurred directly on the roadway. However, 13 crashes (15.7%) occurred off the main travel lanes, with 9 on the roadside and 4 on the shoulder, indicating a significant portion of run-off-road incidents.

Among involved vehicles, the most common traffic control condition was 'No Control' for 86 vehicles (59.7%). Crashes involving vehicles at signalized locations accounted for 55 instances (38.2%), while 89 instances (61.8%) occurred at uncontrolled locations (no control or stop sign).

Among contributing factors, 'Following too Close / ACDA' was the most frequent, noted for 25 drivers. 'Drove off Road' was cited for 12 drivers, and 'Other Improper Action', 'Swerving to Avoid', and 'Failure to Yield' were each cited for 5-6 drivers. These factors represent key improper actions leading to crashes.

Among driver conditions, 4 drivers were reported as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. Additionally, 2 drivers were noted as 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', and 2 had 'Physical Impairment'. These abnormal conditions collectively accounted for 9 instances among drivers.

Driver distraction was noted in a limited number of cases. One driver was distracted by 'Other distraction inside the vehicle', and another by 'Other distraction outside the vehicle'.

Roadway alignment analysis shows that 12 crashes (14.5%) occurred on curves (9 on curve grade, 3 on curve level). A substantial portion, 39 crashes (47.0%), occurred on roadways with a grade (30 on straight grade, 9 on curve grade).

The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 70 instances (50.7% of drivers). 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was noted for 33 drivers (23.9%), and 'Making Left Turn' for 17 drivers (12.3%). These three actions represent the majority of driver activities immediately prior to a crash.

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 28 crashes (33.7%). 'Rear-end' collisions were nearly as common, with 27 incidents (32.5%). 'Angle' collisions were the third most frequent, occurring in 13 crashes (15.7%).

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 74 instances (51.4% of all vehicles). Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 38 involvements, and pickup trucks with 15. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, and cargo vans, were involved in 4 instances.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 138 individuals (76.7%). Occupants accounted for 42 individuals (23.3%) of the total persons. There were no pedestrians or cyclists recorded as involved in crashes.

Among all 180 persons involved in crashes, 145 individuals sustained no injuries. A total of 28 persons sustained injuries, with 2 categorized as serious, 15 as minor, and 11 as possible injuries. No fatalities were recorded among persons involved.

The majority of participants, 147 individuals, were recorded as using 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used'. However, 10 individuals were noted as using 'None Used', representing 5.6% of all persons. Child restraint systems (booster, forward-facing, rear-facing) were used by 6 individuals.

The most common crash scenario involved two vehicles, accounting for 54 of the 83 crashes. Single-vehicle crashes represented 26 incidents (31.3% of the total). There were 3 crashes involving three or more vehicles, with one incident involving four vehicles.