485 CRASHES IN
BARBERTON, OH
2021

In 2021, 1 motorist was killed and 152 motorists were injured in crashes. Additionally, 3 pedestrians were injured, while no pedestrians or cyclists were killed. No cyclists were reported as injured.

Crashes in Barberton peaked on Thursdays with 83 incidents, and the peak hour for crashes was 3 PM, recording 48 incidents. A significant portion of crashes, 67.2%, occurred during daylight hours, while 25.8% happened in dark conditions.

Out of 485 crashes, 76.9% resulted in no injuries, totaling 373 incidents. Injury crashes, encompassing serious, minor, and possible injuries, accounted for 111 incidents, or 22.9% of all crashes. There was 1 fatal crash, which resulted in 1 fatality.

The majority of crashes occurred under favorable conditions, with 69.3% happening in clear weather, 82.9% on dry road surfaces, and 67.2% during daylight. Adverse conditions such as rain, snow, or fog contributed to 55 crashes, while wet, snowy, or icy roads were present in 83 crashes, and 125 crashes occurred in darkness.

The age group 35-44 was most represented among persons involved in crashes with 177 individuals, followed by the 26-34 age group with 168 individuals. Chevrolet vehicles were most frequently involved in crashes, with 148 incidents, followed by Ford with 136 incidents.

Of all crashes, 433 occurred on the roadway. A total of 42 crashes, representing 8.7% of all incidents, occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (21), outside the trafficway (16), or on the shoulder (5).

The most common traffic control condition reported was 'No Control' with 609 instances. Traffic signals were present in 219 instances, while stop signs were noted in 83 instances.

The most frequent contributing factor reported was 'Following too Close / ACDA' with 131 instances, representing 27.5% of identified factors. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common with 62 instances (13.0%), followed by 'Other Improper Action' with 56 instances (11.8%).

A total of 12 crashes involved vulnerable road users, representing 2.5% of all crashes. Specifically, 5 crashes involved pedestrians or bicyclists, accounting for 1.0% of all crashes, while 7 crashes involved motorcyclists.

There were 12 impaired-driving crashes reported, making up 2.5% of all crashes. Alcohol was a factor in 11 of these incidents, and drugs were a factor in 1 incident.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 21 were reported as being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. Additionally, 7 drivers had a 'Physical Impairment', and 1 driver was noted as 'Emotional', with another 1 driver having 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'.

Driver distraction was noted in 21 instances, with 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' being the most frequent at 6 instances. 'Other activity with an electronic device' was reported 5 times, and 'Manually operating an electronic communication device' was reported 4 times.

Approximately 5.6% of crashes (27 incidents) occurred on curves, while 24.9% of crashes (121 incidents) happened on grades. The majority of crashes, 357 incidents, occurred on straight, level road alignments.

The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead' with 489 instances, representing 54.0% of identified actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' accounted for 100 instances (11.0%), and 'Making Left Turn' was reported 98 times (10.8%).

The dominant manner of collision was 'Angle' with 146 incidents, accounting for 30.1% of all crashes. 'Rear-end' collisions were also frequent, totaling 133 incidents or 27.4%, while 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' represented 101 incidents or 20.8%.

Passenger Cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 436 vehicles. Trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles collectively comprised 51 vehicles involved in crashes, representing 5.5% of all vehicles.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 859 individuals, or 73.6% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 304 individuals (26.1%), and pedestrians for 4 individuals (0.3%).

Among all persons involved, 155 individuals sustained injuries (A, B, or C severity), representing 13.6% of persons with recorded severity. There was 1 fatal injury, accounting for 0.09% of persons with recorded severity.

Safety equipment was not used by 55 participants, representing 5.1% of those with identified safety equipment use. The majority, 977 participants, used a shoulder and lap belt.

The majority of crashes, 396 incidents (81.6%), involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 69 incidents, or 14.2% of the total. Multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles occurred in 20 incidents, representing 4.1% of all crashes.