385 CRASHES IN
BROOK PARK, OH
2021

In 2021, there was 1 motorist fatality and 166 motorists injured in Brook Park crashes. Four pedestrians sustained injuries, while no pedestrians or cyclists were killed or injured in crashes during this period.

Traffic crashes in Brook Park in 2021 peaked on Wednesdays with 80 incidents, and the most frequent hour for crashes was 5 p.m., recording 38 incidents. The majority of crashes, 260 out of 385 (67.5%), occurred during daylight hours, while 103 crashes occurred in dark conditions.

Of the 385 crashes in Brook Park, 71.2% resulted in no injuries, indicating property damage only. Injury-causing crashes accounted for 28.6% of the total, with 110 crashes leading to injuries of varying severity. There was 1 fatal crash, which resulted in 1 fatality.

A majority of crashes occurred under optimal conditions, with 211 crashes (54.8%) happening in clear weather, 286 crashes (74.3%) on dry road surfaces, and 260 crashes (67.5%) during daylight. However, adverse conditions also contributed to incidents, with 48 crashes occurring in rain, 83 on wet roads, and 103 in dark conditions.

Among all persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was the most represented, accounting for 193 individuals. The most frequently involved vehicle makes were Chevrolet with 99 vehicles, followed by Ford with 96 vehicles, and Toyota with 67 vehicles.

The majority of first harmful events, 330 out of 385 crashes, occurred on the roadway. Crashes where the first harmful event occurred off the main travel lanes, such as on the shoulder, roadside, or in the median, totaled 38 incidents, representing 9.9% of all crashes.

Traffic control data, recorded per vehicle, indicates that 454 instances (62.4%) involved locations with no traffic control. Signalized intersections accounted for 240 instances (33.0%) of vehicles involved in crashes.

Among the identified contributing factors, 'Following too Close / ACDA' was the most frequent, accounting for 102 instances (30.6%) of non-skipped factors. 'Other Improper Action' was noted in 50 instances (15.0%), and 'Improper Lane Change' in 40 instances (12.0%).

Crashes involving commercial vehicles accounted for 43 incidents, representing 11.2% of all crashes. These included 26 'Other Commercial Vehicle' incidents and 17 'Semi-Tractor Trailer' incidents.

Crashes involving vulnerable road users or motorcycles totaled 11 incidents, representing 2.9% of all crashes. This included 3 pedestrians and 1 bicyclist, totaling 4 pedestrian and bicyclist incidents, alongside 7 motorcyclist incidents.

Impairment was a factor in 27 reported instances, accounting for 7.0% of all crashes. Alcohol was noted in 19 instances, while 4 instances involved both alcohol and drugs, and another 4 instances involved drugs alone.

Among recorded driver conditions, 33 instances (5.0% of non-skipped conditions) indicated an abnormal state. This included 20 instances of drivers reported as being under the influence of medications, drugs, or alcohol, 8 instances of emotional distress, 3 instances of falling asleep or fatigue, and 2 instances of illness.

Specific driver distractions were identified in 29 instances, representing 4.4% of non-skipped driver distraction records. These included 11 instances of other distractions inside the vehicle, 7 instances of other distractions outside the vehicle, and 5 instances of manually operating an electronic communication device.

Roadway alignment analysis shows that 38 crashes (9.9%) occurred on curves, comprising 24 on curve level segments and 14 on curve grade segments. Additionally, 35 crashes (9.1%) occurred on grades, including 21 on straight grade and 14 on curve grade sections.

Immediately prior to crashes, the most frequent driver action was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 373 instances (52.4%) of non-skipped pre-crash actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was reported in 121 instances (17.0%), and 'Changing Lanes' in 56 instances (7.9%).

The most common manner of collision was 'Rear-end,' accounting for 107 crashes or 27.8% of all incidents. 'Angle' collisions were the second most frequent, making up 95 crashes or 24.7% of the total.

Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 399 vehicles (54.9%) out of 727 total vehicles. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, cargo vans, and buses, collectively represented 49 vehicles or 6.7% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 684 individuals representing 74.3% of all persons. Pedestrians accounted for 4 individuals, comprising 0.43% of all persons recorded.

Out of 920 persons involved in crashes, 1 individual sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.11% of all persons. A total of 170 persons sustained injuries of varying severity (serious, minor, or possible), accounting for 18.48% of all persons.

Safety equipment usage records indicate that 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' was the most common, reported in 755 instances. Notably, 'None Used' was recorded in 42 instances, representing 5.0% of all non-skipped safety equipment records.

Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 74 incidents, representing 19.2% of the 385 total crashes. The data also shows 3 crashes involved four or more vehicles, with two crashes involving four vehicles and one crash involving five vehicles.