95 CRASHES IN
BRIDGEPORT, OH
2021

In 2021, Bridgeport recorded 30 injured motorists, while no motorists were killed. There were no reported fatalities or injuries for pedestrians or cyclists during this period. The data indicates that motorists were the only group to sustain injuries in crashes.

Crashes in Bridgeport in 2021 peaked on Wednesdays, with 28 incidents recorded. The most frequent hour for crashes was 7 p.m., with 9 occurrences. A majority of crashes, 62, occurred during daylight hours, while 27 crashes took place in dark conditions, either on lighted or unlighted roadways.

Of the 95 crashes in Bridgeport during 2021, 76.8% (73 crashes) resulted in no injuries. Injury-involved crashes totaled 22, comprising 1.1% serious injuries, 10.5% minor injuries, and 11.6% possible injuries. There were no fatal crashes recorded, meaning no incidents resulted in a death, though fatalities (persons killed) may differ from fatal crashes as one crash can involve multiple fatalities.

A significant portion of crashes in 2021 occurred under optimal conditions, with 50 incidents in clear weather, 70 on dry road surfaces, and 62 during daylight. However, adverse conditions also played a role in some incidents. There were 16 crashes during rain, 20 on wet roads, and 27 crashes occurred in darkness.

Among the 211 persons involved in crashes, individuals aged 35-44 were the most represented group with 40 persons, followed closely by those aged 65 and older with 39 persons. Chevrolet was the most frequently involved vehicle make, appearing 35 times, with Ford vehicles involved in 26 incidents and Honda vehicles in 16. These figures represent the counts of vehicles and persons involved, not necessarily the number of unique crashes.

Most crashes in Bridgeport during 2021, 83 out of 95, occurred directly on the roadway. A total of 12 crashes, or 12.6% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes. These incidents include 5 on off-ramps, 4 on the roadside, 1 on a crossover, 1 on an on-ramp, and 1 on the shoulder.

Among the vehicles involved in crashes, 93 were at locations with no traffic control present, making it the most common scenario. Vehicles involved at signalized locations (including signals and flashers) totaled 44. An additional 47 vehicles were involved at locations controlled by stop or yield signs.

Failure to Yield was the most frequent contributing factor among drivers, cited 22 times. Following too Close / ACDA was noted 12 times, while Improper Turn and Improper Lane Change each contributed 6 times. These factors represent common improper actions by drivers involved in crashes.

In 2021, 21 crashes in Bridgeport involved commercial trucks, representing 22.1% of all incidents. Of these, 16 crashes involved Semi-Tractor Trailers, and 5 crashes involved Other Commercial Vehicles. This highlights the presence of heavy commercial vehicles in a notable portion of crashes.

Six drivers involved in crashes exhibited abnormal conditions at the time of the incident, representing 3.4% of all drivers. This includes 3 drivers reported as under the influence of medications/drugs/alcohol, 2 drivers noted as emotional, and 1 driver who fell asleep, fainted, or was fatigued. The majority of drivers were reported as apparently normal.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 4 were reported as distracted, representing 2.3% of all drivers. Specifically, 3 drivers were distracted by something outside the vehicle, and 1 driver was distracted by something inside the vehicle. The majority of drivers were reported as not distracted.

In 2021, 7.4% of crashes in Bridgeport occurred on curves, with 5 on curve grades and 2 on curve levels. Additionally, 24.2% of crashes occurred on grades, including 18 on straight grades and 5 on curve grades. The most common road alignment for crashes was straight and level, accounting for 70 incidents.

The most common pre-crash action for vehicles was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 105 instances. 'Making Left Turn' was the second most frequent action, occurring 25 times. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was noted 13 times, indicating these as key actions immediately preceding collisions.

The dominant manner of collision in Bridgeport during 2021 was 'Angle' collisions, accounting for 29 incidents or 30.5% of all crashes. Rear-end collisions were the second most frequent, with 23 incidents (24.2%). Sideswipe collisions in the same direction occurred 16 times, representing 16.8% of crashes.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 86 vehicles. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were also frequently involved, with 48 units. Commercial and heavy vehicles, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, and cargo vans, collectively represented 24 vehicles, or 13.0% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the majority of persons involved in crashes, with 174 individuals, representing 82.5% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 37 individuals, or 17.5% of the total. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the persons involved.

Out of 211 persons involved in crashes, 30 sustained injuries, representing 14.2% of individuals. This included 1 person with a serious injury, 17 with minor injuries, and 12 with possible injuries. The remaining 179 persons sustained no injuries.

Safety equipment usage was high among participants, with 191 individuals reported as using shoulder and lap belts. However, 4 individuals were reported as using no safety equipment. This indicates that a small percentage, 2.0%, of individuals for whom equipment use was known, were unrestrained.

The majority of crashes in Bridgeport involved two vehicles, accounting for 77 incidents or 81.1% of all crashes. Single-vehicle crashes made up 13.7% of the total, with 13 incidents. Multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles occurred 5 times, representing 5.3% of all incidents.