601 CRASHES IN
AVON, OH
2021

In 2021, Avon recorded 1 motorist fatality and 245 motorist injuries. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among pedestrians or cyclists during this period.

Traffic crashes in Avon during 2021 peaked on Fridays with 104 incidents, closely followed by Thursdays with 102 crashes. The busiest time for crashes was between 3 PM and 4 PM, each recording 67 incidents, indicating a concentration during afternoon commute hours.

Of the 601 crashes in Avon during 2021, 71.2% resulted in no injuries, while 28.6% involved some level of injury. There was 1 fatal crash, accounting for 0.2% of all incidents. It is important to note that a single fatal crash may involve multiple fatalities.

The majority of crashes in Avon during 2021 occurred under favorable conditions, with 84.8% happening in clear or cloudy weather and 78.9% on dry road surfaces. Daylight conditions were present in 69.9% of crashes. Adverse conditions such as rain, snow, wet, or icy roads were present in the remaining incidents.

Among persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 220 individuals, followed by the 16-20 age group with 202 individuals. Passenger Cars and Sport Utility Vehicles were the most common vehicle types involved, with 500 and 434 instances respectively. Ford vehicles were involved in 208 crashes, followed by Chevrolet with 160 and Toyota with 99.

The majority of crashes, 526, occurred directly on the roadway. A total of 46 crashes, representing 7.65% of all incidents, happened off the main travel lanes, specifically on the roadside, shoulder, or in the median. This indicates a notable proportion of run-off-road incidents.

Among vehicles involved in crashes, traffic signals were present for 558 instances, while 541 instances occurred at locations with no traffic control. Stop signs were present in 34 instances. This indicates a near-even split between crashes occurring at signalized and uncontrolled locations.

The leading contributing factor for drivers in crashes was 'Following too Close / ACDA', accounting for 239 instances, or 21.17% of all driver actions. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common factor with 90 instances, followed by 'Drove off Road' with 54 instances. These factors highlight key areas of driver behavior contributing to crashes.

In 2021, 24 commercial vehicles were involved in crashes, representing 2.11% of all vehicles. This total was split evenly between Semi-Tractor Trailers and Other Commercial Vehicles, each involved in 12 incidents.

Animal-involved crashes totaled 22 incidents, representing 3.66% of all crashes. Of these, 21 incidents involved deer, making deer strikes the predominant type of animal-related collision.

Impairment was a factor in 33 instances, representing 5.49% of all crashes. Alcohol was the sole impairment reported in 16 instances, while a combination of alcohol and drugs was present in 10 instances, and drugs alone in 7 instances.

Abnormal driver conditions were reported in 42 instances, accounting for 3.72% of all drivers involved in crashes. The most frequent abnormal condition was 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol' with 30 instances. Other conditions included emotional distress (4 instances), falling asleep/fatigue (3 instances), physical impairment (3 instances), and illness (2 instances).

Driver distraction was identified in 39 instances, representing 3.45% of drivers. Distractions inside the vehicle (14 instances) and outside the vehicle (7 instances) were the most common categories. Manual operation of an electronic communication device and other electronic device activity each accounted for 6 instances of distraction.

The majority of crashes occurred on straight, level road segments (450 instances). Crashes on curves accounted for 73 incidents, representing 12.15% of all crashes. Incidents occurring on road grades, whether straight or curved, totaled 107, or 17.80% of crashes.

The most common pre-crash action reported for drivers was 'Straight Ahead' in 525 instances, accounting for 46.5% of all driver actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 286 instances (25.3%), followed by 'Making Left Turn' with 133 instances.

Rear-end collisions were the most dominant crash pattern, accounting for 240 incidents or 39.9% of all crashes. Angle collisions were the second most frequent, making up 158 incidents or 26.3% of the total. Crashes classified as 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' represented 120 incidents, or 20%.

Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 500 instances, followed by Sport Utility Vehicles with 434 instances. Pickup trucks were also significantly involved with 115 instances. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, cargo vans, single unit trucks, and buses, collectively accounted for 35 instances, representing 3.08% of all vehicles.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 1,129 instances, representing 76.28% of all individuals. Occupants accounted for 351 instances, making up 23.72% of the total persons.

Among all 1,480 persons involved in crashes, 1 individual sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.067% of persons. A total of 245 individuals, or 16.55%, sustained some level of injury, including 9 serious, 105 minor, and 131 possible injuries. The majority, 1,213 persons, sustained no injuries.

For persons with reported safety equipment status, 1,316 individuals used a shoulder and lap belt. There were 42 instances where no safety equipment was used, representing 2.94% of those with known safety equipment status. Child restraint systems were used in a combined 61 instances.

The majority of crashes, 457 incidents, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 107 incidents, representing 17.8% of all crashes. Multi-vehicle incidents involving three or more vehicles totaled 37 crashes, including one incident with five vehicles.