182 CRASHES IN
BRATENAHL, OH
2021

In Bratenahl during 2021, motorists accounted for all 2 fatalities and 94 injuries. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among pedestrians or cyclists in crashes during this period.

Crashes in Bratenahl during 2021 occurred most frequently on Fridays, with 30 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 10p, recording 13 incidents. A majority of crashes, 107 out of 182, happened during daylight, dawn, or dusk hours, while 75 occurred in dark conditions.

Of the 182 crashes in Bratenahl during 2021, 122 (67%) resulted in no injuries. Injury crashes, including serious, minor, and possible injuries, accounted for 58 incidents, representing 31.9% of all crashes. There were 2 fatal crashes, resulting in 2 fatalities.

During 2021, the majority of crashes in Bratenahl occurred under clear weather conditions (115 incidents), on dry road surfaces (138 incidents), and during daylight hours (101 incidents). However, 67 crashes occurred in adverse weather conditions such as cloudy, rain, or snow. Additionally, 44 crashes took place on wet, snowy, or icy road surfaces, and 75 crashes occurred in dark lighting conditions.

The age group 26-34 was most represented among persons involved in crashes, with 97 individuals. Among vehicle makes, Chevrolet vehicles were involved in the highest number of crashes, totaling 53 incidents. Ford was the second most frequent make, involved in 48 crashes.

The majority of crashes (144 incidents) occurred directly on the roadway. However, 38 crashes, representing 20.9% of all incidents, occurred outside the main travel lanes, including on shoulders, ramps, in the median, or on the roadside.

Among reported instances of traffic control at crash locations, 'No Control' was the dominant condition, accounting for 269 instances or 81.5% of the recorded values. Locations with signalized control, including signals and flashers, were associated with 58 instances, representing 17.6%.

Among reported contributing factors, 'Following too Close / ACDA' was the most frequent, cited in 54 instances or 31.2% of all specified factors. 'Drove off Road' was noted in 32 instances (18.5%), and 'Improper Lane Change' in 25 instances (14.5%). These three factors collectively represent 64.2% of all specified contributing factors.

Commercial vehicles were involved in 13 crashes, accounting for 7.1% of all crashes. Within this category, 7 incidents involved Semi-Tractor Trailers, while 6 involved Other Commercial Vehicles.

There were 23 reported impairment-related incidents, representing 12.6% of all crashes. Of these, 17 involved alcohol, 5 involved drugs, and 1 involved both alcohol and drugs. It is important to note that impairment data may be under-reported.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 20 were reported as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. Additionally, 1 driver was noted as 'Emotional' and 1 as having 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'. These abnormal conditions collectively accounted for 22 instances, representing 6.8% of all drivers.

Driver distraction was reported in 9 instances. These included 4 instances of 'Other distraction outside the vehicle,' 3 of 'Other distraction inside the vehicle,' 1 of 'Other activity with an electronic device,' and 1 involving a 'Passenger.' These specific distractions accounted for 2.8% of all drivers involved in crashes.

The majority of crashes, 148 incidents, occurred on straight, level road alignments. However, 16 crashes (8.8%) took place on curves, and 20 crashes (11.0%) occurred on graded sections of roadway, including both straight and curved grades.

Prior to crashes, the most common driver action reported was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 190 vehicle involvements, or 57.4% of all pre-crash actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was noted in 64 instances (19.3%), and 'Changing Lanes' in 25 instances (7.6%).

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 71 incidents or 39% of all crashes. 'Rear-end' collisions were the second most common, representing 57 incidents or 31.3% of crashes. 'Sideswipe; same direction' collisions also occurred frequently, with 37 incidents or 20.3%.

Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 156 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 104 involvements. Pickup trucks, semi-tractors, single unit trucks, and cargo vans collectively represented 49 vehicle involvements, making up 14.8% of all vehicles in crashes.

Drivers constituted the dominant role among persons involved in crashes, with 323 individuals, representing 70.4% of all persons. Occupants accounted for the remaining 136 individuals, or 29.6% of persons involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in crashes during this period.

Out of 459 persons involved in crashes, 2 individuals sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.4% of all persons. An additional 94 individuals sustained injuries of serious, minor, or possible severity, accounting for 20.5% of all persons. The majority, 333 persons, sustained no injuries.

Among persons for whom safety equipment use was reported, 359 individuals used a shoulder and lap belt. However, 21 individuals, representing 4.6% of all persons, were reported as using no safety equipment. Child restraint systems were used by 19 individuals.

Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 63 incidents, representing 34.6% of all crashes. The majority of crashes, 119 incidents, involved two or more vehicles. One crash involved 7 vehicles, indicating a multi-vehicle pile-up.