47 CRASHES IN
BLANCHESTER, OH
2021

In 2021, there were no pedestrians or cyclists killed or injured in crashes. All 1 fatality and all 14 injuries recorded were among motorists. This indicates that motorists were the sole group experiencing fatalities and injuries in Blanchester's crashes during this period.

Crash data for 2021 shows that Saturday was the peak day for crashes, with 10 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 5 PM, recording 6 incidents. A majority of crashes, 24 out of 47, occurred during daylight hours, while 18 incidents took place in dark conditions.

Of the 47 crashes recorded, 38 incidents, or 80.9%, resulted in no injuries. There was 1 fatal crash, which involved 1 fatality. Additionally, 9 crashes resulted in injuries, including 1 serious injury, 6 minor injuries, and 1 possible injury.

A significant portion of crashes occurred under clear weather conditions (23 incidents, 48.9%) and on dry road surfaces (37 incidents, 78.7%). Daylight was the prevailing lighting condition for 24 crashes, representing 51.1% of the total. Conversely, 8 crashes occurred during rain (17.0%) and 9 on wet roads (19.1%), with 18 crashes happening in dark conditions (38.3%).

The age group 65 and older was most represented among persons involved in crashes, with 20 individuals. Following this, the 35-44 age group accounted for 17 individuals, and the 16-20 age group for 15 individuals. Ford and Chevrolet vehicles were the most frequently involved makes, each appearing in 17 incidents.

The majority of crashes, 41 out of 47, occurred on the roadway. Six crashes, representing 12.8% of the total, occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (5 incidents) or on the shoulder (1 incident). This indicates a measurable proportion of run-off-road incidents.

Among vehicles involved in crashes, 'No Control' was the dominant traffic control condition, affecting 48 vehicles. Approximately 19.8% of vehicles involved in crashes were at locations with a signal (18 vehicles). The remaining 80.2% of vehicles were at uncontrolled locations, including those with no control, stop signs, or flashers.

The most frequent contributing factor among drivers was 'Failure to Yield', accounting for 15 instances. 'Following too Close / ACDA' was the second most common factor with 8 instances. 'Drove off Road' was noted in 4 instances, highlighting key driver actions preceding crashes.

Two drivers were recorded as being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol' at the time of their crash. This represents 2.6% of the 77 drivers for whom condition data was available. This highlights specific instances of impaired driving conditions.

Four drivers were reported as distracted at the time of their crash, representing 5.2% of all drivers. Three of these distractions were 'Other distraction inside the vehicle', and 1 was an 'Other distraction outside the vehicle'. This indicates specific sources of driver inattention.

The vast majority of crashes, 42 out of 47, occurred on 'Straight Level' road alignments. Four crashes, representing 8.5% of the total, occurred on 'Curve Level' alignments. This indicates that a smaller but notable portion of crashes happened on curved sections of the roadway.

The most frequent pre-crash action for vehicles was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 49 instances. 'Parked' was the second most common action with 14 instances. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' and 'Making Left Turn' each accounted for 10 instances, highlighting common vehicle movements prior to crashes.

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 12 crashes or 25.5% of the total. 'Angle' and 'Rear-end' collisions were also prevalent, each occurring 11 times and representing 23.4% of crashes. This indicates a diverse range of collision types.

Passenger Cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 63 out of 92 vehicles, or 68.5%. Sport Utility Vehicles (12) and Pick up trucks (9) were the next most common types. Commercial vehicles, specifically Semi-Tractors, were involved in 1 incident.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 77 individuals, representing 67.5% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 37 individuals, or 32.5% of the total. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded among the persons involved.

Out of 114 persons involved in crashes, 1 individual sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.9% of the total. An additional 14 persons sustained non-fatal injuries, including 1 serious, 10 minor, and 3 possible injuries. The remaining 95 persons, or 83.3%, sustained no injuries.

A large majority of participants, 93 individuals, were recorded as using 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used'. However, 5 individuals were noted as having 'None Used', representing 4.7% of those with known safety equipment status. Child restraint systems were used by 9 individuals across various types.

The majority of crashes, 32 out of 47, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 9 incidents, representing 19.1% of the total. There was also 1 crash that involved four vehicles, indicating a multi-vehicle pile-up.