1,165 CRASHES IN
BEAVERCREEK, OH
2021

In 2021, there were 4 motorists killed and 381 motorists injured in crashes. Pedestrians sustained 7 injuries, with no pedestrian fatalities reported. There were no reported fatalities or injuries for cyclists.

Crashes in Beavercreek showed a clear temporal pattern in 2021, with the highest frequency on Fridays, accounting for 215 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 3 PM, with 117 reported incidents. Approximately 71.8% of crashes occurred during daylight hours (7 AM to 7 PM), while 26.5% occurred during nighttime (7 PM to 7 AM).

The majority of crashes in 2021, 77%, resulted in no injuries, totaling 897 incidents. Injury crashes, encompassing serious, minor, and possible injuries, accounted for 22.7% of all incidents. There were 4 fatal crashes, which resulted in 4 total fatalities, noting that a single crash can involve multiple fatalities.

Most crashes in 2021 occurred under favorable conditions, with 59.4% happening in clear weather, 67% during daylight, and 74.8% on dry road surfaces. Conversely, 17.9% of crashes occurred in adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, and 24.6% took place on wet, snowy, or icy roads.

Among persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented, with 439 individuals. Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type involved, accounting for 1205 vehicles. Chevrolet was the most frequently reported vehicle make, with 340 vehicles involved in crashes.

The majority of crashes, 83.6%, occurred on the roadway itself. Approximately 12.9% of crashes occurred off the immediate travel lanes, specifically on the roadside, shoulder, or in the median. This indicates a notable portion of incidents involved vehicles leaving the main thoroughfare.

Among vehicles involved in crashes, 54% were at locations with no traffic control present. Signalized locations accounted for 39.7% of vehicles involved in crashes. 'No Control' was the dominant traffic control environment for vehicles involved in crashes.

The leading improper actions contributing to crashes were 'Following too Close / ACDA' (359 incidents, 33.8% of recorded factors), 'Failure to Yield' (145 incidents, 13.7%), and 'Drove off Road' (120 incidents, 11.3%). These three factors collectively represent a significant portion of identified improper driver actions.

A total of 12 crashes involved either pedestrians (7 crashes) or bicyclists (5 crashes), representing 1.03% of all crashes. Motorcyclists were involved in 17 incidents. These categories represent vulnerable road users with a higher potential for severe outcomes.

There were 51 impaired-driving crashes in 2021, accounting for 4.4% of all crashes. Of these, 32 incidents involved alcohol, 10 involved drugs, and 9 involved both alcohol and drugs. These figures represent a floor for impairment-related incidents due to potential under-reporting.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 40 were reported to be under the influence of medications, drugs, or alcohol. Additionally, 22 drivers had fallen asleep, fainted, or were fatigued. These abnormal conditions collectively accounted for 3.6% of all drivers with a reported condition.

A total of 69 drivers were identified with specific distractions, representing 3.4% of all drivers. The most frequent real distractions included 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' (23 incidents) and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' (21 incidents). Electronic device use, including manual operation and talking on devices, accounted for 25 incidents.

Approximately 10.8% of crashes occurred on curves, while 29.9% occurred on grades (inclines or declines). The majority of crashes, 745 incidents, took place on straight, level roadways. These figures highlight the elevated risk associated with curved and graded road sections.

The most common pre-crash actions by drivers were 'Straight Ahead' (1096 incidents, 53% of reported actions) and 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' (447 incidents, 21.6%). 'Making Left Turn' was the third most frequent action, involved in 174 incidents, or 8.4% of reported actions.

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 383 crashes or 32.9% of all incidents. 'Rear-end' collisions were the second most common, with 353 crashes, representing 30.3% of the total. 'Angle' collisions followed with 244 incidents, or 20.9% of crashes.

Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 1205 vehicles. Trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles collectively comprised 86 vehicles, representing 4.1% of all vehicles involved. Sport Utility Vehicles and Pickups were also significantly represented, with 417 and 214 vehicles respectively.

Drivers constituted the dominant role among all persons involved in crashes, totaling 2053 individuals. Occupants (passengers) represented a notable share at 26.3% (735 persons). Pedestrians accounted for 7 individuals involved in crashes, and bicyclists accounted for 5 individuals.

Among all persons involved in crashes, 4 individuals sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.15% of the total. A combined 388 individuals suffered injuries of serious, minor, or possible severity, accounting for 14.2% of all persons. The majority, 2333 persons, sustained no injuries.

The vast majority of participants, 2373 individuals, used shoulder and lap belts. A total of 114 individuals were reported as using no safety equipment, representing 4.3% of those with reported equipment use. Child restraint systems (forward-facing, rear-facing, and booster seats) were used by 133 individuals.

The most common crash scenario involved two vehicles, accounting for 755 incidents. Single-vehicle crashes represented 28.3% of all incidents, with 330 crashes. A total of 17 crashes involved four or more vehicles.