457 CRASHES IN
CAMBRIDGE, OH
2021

Motorists were the most impacted group, with 3 killed and 112 injured in crashes. Pedestrians also sustained severe outcomes, with 1 killed and 1 injured. No cyclists were reported killed or injured in crashes during this period.

Crashes in Cambridge peaked on Fridays, with 75 incidents recorded. The peak hour for crashes was 2 PM, with 37 incidents. The majority of crashes occurred during daylight hours, accounting for 300 crashes, while 139 crashes occurred in dark conditions.

Of the 457 crashes in Cambridge, 4 were fatal, representing 0.9% of all crashes. Injury crashes (serious, minor, or possible injury) totaled 86 incidents, or 18.8%. The largest proportion, 367 crashes (80.3%), resulted in no reported injuries.

The majority of crashes occurred under clear weather conditions (273 crashes, 59.7%), on dry road surfaces (366 crashes, 80.1%), and during daylight (300 crashes, 65.6%). Adverse conditions included 65 crashes during rain, snow, or fog, and 87 crashes on wet, snowy, icy, or slushy roads.

The age group 65+ was most represented among persons involved in crashes, with 144 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, with 331 units, followed by Sport Utility Vehicles (194 units) and Pick up trucks (138 units). Chevrolet and Ford were the most common vehicle makes involved, with 128 and 127 vehicles respectively.

The majority of first harmful events, 367, occurred on the roadway. A total of 71 crashes, or 15.5% of all incidents, occurred off the travel lanes (on the roadside, shoulder, or in the median).

Among incidents with specified traffic control, 'No Control' was the dominant condition, present in 546 instances. Signalized locations (Signal, Flasher) accounted for 151 incidents, while uncontrolled locations (No Control, Stop Sign, Yield Sign) were associated with 621 incidents.

The most frequent contributing factors were 'Failure to Yield' (90 instances), 'Following too Close / ACDA' (70 instances), and 'Unsafe Speed' (46 instances). 'Drove off Road' was also a notable factor, reported in 34 instances.

A total of 50 commercial vehicles were involved in crashes, with 34 being semi-tractor trailers and 16 being other commercial vehicles. This represents 6.5% of all vehicles involved in crashes.

Animal-strike crashes accounted for 57 incidents, representing 12.5% of all crashes. Of these, 53 involved deer, while 4 involved other animals.

Impairment was a factor in 29 crashes, representing 6.3% of all incidents. Alcohol was cited in 23 instances, drugs in 4, and a combination of alcohol and drugs in 2.

Abnormal driver conditions were reported for 36 drivers. This included 26 instances of being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol,' 5 instances of being 'Emotional,' and 3 instances of having 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'

Specific driver distractions were identified in 28 instances. These included 8 instances of 'Other distraction inside the vehicle,' 8 instances of 'Other distraction outside the vehicle,' and 6 instances of 'Manually operating an electronic communication device'.

A total of 78 crashes (17.1% of known alignments) occurred on curves, while 141 crashes (30.9% of known alignments) occurred on grades. The most common alignment was 'Straight Level,' with 284 crashes.

The most common pre-crash actions were 'Straight Ahead' (436 instances), 'Making Left Turn' (76 instances), and 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' (69 instances). These three actions account for 57.8%, 10.1%, and 9.2% of all known pre-crash actions, respectively.

The dominant manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 171 crashes or 37.4%. 'Angle' collisions were the second most frequent, with 101 crashes (22.1%), followed by 'Rear-end' collisions at 85 crashes (18.6%).

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved, with 331 units. Trucks and buses, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, and buses, collectively accounted for 56 vehicles, representing 7.3% of all known vehicle types involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 721 individuals. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 223 individuals, while 2 pedestrians were involved.

Among all persons involved in crashes, 4 individuals sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.4% of the total. A combined 113 persons sustained serious, minor, or possible injuries, accounting for 12.0% of individuals.

For persons with known safety equipment use, 759 individuals used 'Shoulder and Lap Belt'. 'None Used' was reported for 45 persons, representing 5.2% of those with known safety equipment use.

Two-vehicle crashes were the most common, accounting for 273 incidents. Single-vehicle crashes represented 164 incidents, or 35.9% of all crashes. Multi-vehicle incidents involving three or more vehicles occurred in 20 crashes.