266 CRASHES IN
BAINBRIDGE, OH
2021

In 2021, 4 persons were killed and 121 persons were injured in crashes in Bainbridge, OH. Motorists accounted for 3 fatalities and 120 injuries. One pedestrian was killed and one pedestrian was injured, while no cyclists were killed or injured.

Crashes in Bainbridge, OH most frequently occurred on Tuesdays, with 53 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 5 p.m., accounting for 25 incidents. A majority of crashes, 63.9%, happened during daylight hours, while 36.1% occurred during dark or dawn/dusk conditions.

Of the 266 crashes in Bainbridge, OH, 69.2% resulted in no injuries, while 29.3% involved some level of injury. There were 4 fatal crashes, which resulted in a total of 4 fatalities. It is important to note that the number of fatalities refers to persons killed, and can differ from the number of fatal crashes.

The majority of crashes in Bainbridge, OH occurred under clear weather conditions (66.2%), on dry road surfaces (82.0%), and during daylight hours (63.9%). Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, or sleet were present in 12.0% of crashes. Similarly, wet, snowy, or slushy road surfaces were reported in 18.0% of incidents, and 30.1% of crashes occurred in dark conditions.

Among all persons involved in crashes, the age groups 65+ (87 persons), 16-20 (85 persons), and 35-44 (74 persons) were most represented. Ford vehicles were involved in 61 incidents, followed by Chevrolet with 50 incidents, and Honda with 48 incidents, making them the most frequently appearing vehicle makes in crashes.

A significant majority of crashes, 83.1%, occurred on the roadway itself. However, 16.2% of crashes happened off the main travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (27 incidents), on the shoulder (15 incidents), or in the median (1 incident). This indicates a notable proportion of run-off-road incidents.

The dominant traffic control condition associated with crashes was 'No Control,' accounting for 300 instances out of 449 reported. Locations with traffic signals were associated with 119 instances, representing 26.5% of reported traffic control conditions. Uncontrolled locations accounted for 66.8% of reported traffic control conditions.

The most frequent contributing factor among drivers was 'Following too Close / ACDA,' accounting for 78 incidents. 'Drove off Road' was cited in 38 incidents, and 'Failure to Yield' in 36 incidents. These three factors represent the leading improper actions contributing to crashes.

A total of 12 commercial vehicles were involved in crashes, comprising 4.5% of all crashes. This included 8 semi-tractor trailers and 4 other commercial vehicles.

Animal-strike crashes accounted for 45 incidents, representing 16.9% of all crashes. Deer were involved in 42 of these incidents, while other animals were involved in 3 incidents.

There were 13 impairment-related crashes, representing 4.9% of all crashes. Alcohol was a factor in 9 incidents, while drugs were a factor in 2 incidents, and both alcohol and drugs were factors in 2 incidents.

Beyond apparently normal conditions, 11 drivers were reported as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol' at the time of their crash. Additionally, 4 drivers were noted to have 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'. These conditions represent 4.57% of all reported driver conditions.

Among distracted drivers, 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' was the most common, accounting for 9 incidents. Manually operating an electronic communication device was cited in 5 incidents, and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' in 4 incidents. These specific distractions accounted for 24 instances out of 438 drivers.

A total of 6.8% of crashes occurred on curves, including 9 on 'Curve Grade' and 9 on 'Curve Level' alignments. Crashes on grades, encompassing both 'Straight Grade' (34 incidents) and 'Curve Grade' (9 incidents), represented 16.2% of all crashes.

The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 243 instances. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 109 instances. 'Making Left Turn' was reported in 37 instances, highlighting these as key actions immediately preceding crashes.

The dominant manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 105 crashes or 39.5%. 'Rear-end' collisions were the second most frequent, with 79 incidents (29.7%), followed by 'Angle' collisions at 57 incidents (21.4%).

Sport Utility Vehicles were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, with 178 instances, closely followed by Passenger Cars with 174 instances. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Cargo Vans, and Single Unit Trucks, collectively accounted for 19 vehicles involved in crashes.

Drivers constituted the majority of persons involved in crashes, with 438 individuals, representing 81.6% of all persons. Occupants accounted for 97 individuals, or 18.1%, while pedestrians made up 2 individuals, or 0.4% of persons involved.

Out of 537 persons involved in crashes, 4 individuals (0.7%) sustained fatal injuries. A total of 121 persons (22.5%) sustained some level of injury (Serious, Minor, or Possible). The majority, 405 individuals (75.4%), sustained no injuries.

Among persons for whom safety equipment use was known, 94.4% were reported as using seat belts (shoulder and lap, shoulder only, or lap only). Only 2.1% of individuals were reported as using no safety equipment. Child restraint systems were used by 2.7% of individuals.

The majority of crashes, 155 incidents, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 97 incidents, representing 36.5% of all crashes. There was one crash involving four vehicles.