123 CRASHES IN
AVON LAKE, OH
2021

In 2021, motorists accounted for the majority of severe outcomes, with 1 motorist killed and 25 injured. One pedestrian was injured, while no cyclists were killed or injured.

Crashes in Avon Lake most frequently occurred on Wednesdays, with 22 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 5 PM, accounting for 15 incidents. A majority of crashes, 71, occurred during daylight conditions, while 51 crashes occurred during dark or low-light conditions (dawn/dusk or dark roadways).

The majority of crashes in Avon Lake, 82.9%, resulted in no injuries. Injury crashes (A, B, C severity) accounted for 16.2% of all incidents. There was 1 fatal crash, which resulted in 1 person killed.

Most crashes in Avon Lake occurred under favorable conditions, with 76 incidents happening in clear weather, 100 on dry road surfaces, and 71 during daylight hours. However, adverse conditions were also present in a notable number of crashes, with 13 occurring in snow or rain, 23 on wet, snowy, or icy roads, and 51 during dark or low-light conditions.

Among all persons involved in crashes, the 16-20 age group was the most represented with 49 individuals, followed by the 65+ age group with 42 individuals. Ford vehicles were involved in the highest number of incidents (41), followed by Chevrolet (27) and Toyota (19). Passenger cars and sport utility vehicles were the most common vehicle types involved, with 88 and 75 instances respectively.

A significant majority of crashes, 102 (82.9%), occurred on the roadway itself. However, 21 crashes (17.1%) occurred off the immediate travel lanes, including 14 on the roadside, 3 on the shoulder, 2 outside the trafficway, 1 in a driveway/alley access, and 1 at a railway grade crossing, indicating instances of vehicles leaving the main road.

Among the involved units, 151 were associated with locations having no traffic control, making it the dominant condition. Traffic signals were present for 39 involved units, while stop signs were present for 18 units.

The most frequently cited contributing factors were 'Following too Close / ACDA' (27 units) and 'Failure to Yield' (26 units), representing 12.8% and 12.3% of all involved vehicles, respectively. 'Drove off Road' was also a significant factor, attributed to 16 units, or 7.6% of involved vehicles.

Among drivers, 7 were noted as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol', 3 were 'Emotional', 1 had 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', and 1 had an 'Illness'. These 12 abnormal conditions accounted for 5.9% of all drivers involved in crashes.

Eight drivers were identified as distracted in crashes. This included 3 instances of 'Other distraction inside the vehicle', 2 of 'Other activity with an electronic device', 2 of 'Other distraction outside the vehicle', and 1 of 'Manually operating an electronic communication device'. These distracted drivers represent 3.96% of all drivers involved.

Twenty crashes (16.3%) occurred on road alignments that elevate risk, including 10 on a 'Curve Level' and 10 on a 'Straight Grade'. The majority of crashes, 103, occurred on 'Straight Level' roadways.

The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 107 involved vehicles (50.7%). 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 31 vehicles (14.7%), followed by 'Making Left Turn' with 19 vehicles (9.0%).

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 46 crashes (37.4%). 'Angle' collisions were the next most common with 29 incidents (23.6%), closely followed by 'Rear-end' collisions with 28 incidents (22.8%).

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, with 88 instances, representing 41.7% of all involved vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 75 instances, and Pick up trucks with 26 instances. Commercial vehicles, including pick-ups, cargo vans, semi-tractors, and single unit trucks, collectively accounted for 33 vehicles, or 15.6% of all involved vehicles.

Drivers constituted the overwhelming majority of persons involved in crashes, with 202 individuals (81.1%). Occupants accounted for 46 persons (18.5%), and 1 pedestrian was involved.

Out of 245 persons with recorded injury severity, 1 person (0.4%) sustained fatal injuries. A total of 26 persons (10.6%) sustained some level of injury (serious, minor, or possible), while 218 persons sustained no injuries.

The majority of participants, 224 individuals (90.3%), used 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used'. However, 6 individuals (2.4%) were recorded as having 'None Used', indicating a lack of restraint use in those instances.

The majority of crashes, 84 incidents (68.3%), involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 37 incidents (30.1%), while only 2 crashes (1.6%) involved three vehicles.