83 CRASHES IN
CANAL WINCHESTER, OH
2021

In 2021, there were no reported fatalities for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists in Canal Winchester. A total of 18 motorists sustained injuries in crashes during this period. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

Crash data for 2021 indicates that the highest number of incidents occurred on Saturdays and Wednesdays, each with 14 crashes. The peak hour for crashes was 1 PM, with 8 reported incidents. The majority of crashes, 57 out of 83, occurred during daylight hours, while 24 incidents happened during dark or low-light conditions.

In 2021, 68 crashes (81.9%) in Canal Winchester resulted in no reported injuries. The remaining 15 crashes involved injuries, with 3 classified as serious injury, 10 as minor injury, and 2 as possible injury. There were no fatal crashes reported, meaning zero persons were killed in traffic incidents during this period.

The majority of crashes in 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions, accounting for 61 of 83 incidents. Similarly, 66 crashes happened on dry road surfaces, and 57 crashes took place during daylight hours. Adverse conditions such as rain or snow contributed to 9 crashes, while wet, icy, or snowy road surfaces were present in 16 incidents.

Among the persons involved in crashes, the 35-44 age group was most represented with 30 individuals, followed by the 0-15 age group with 29 individuals. Toyota and Chevrolet vehicles were the most frequently involved makes, each accounting for 22 instances. Honda and Ford vehicles were also prominent, with 19 instances each.

The majority of crashes, 73 out of 83, occurred on the roadway in Canal Winchester during 2021. A total of 10 crashes, or 12.0% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the shoulder (4), outside the trafficway (3), on the roadside (2), or in a crossover (1).

The most frequent traffic control condition associated with crashes was 'No Control,' accounting for 84 occurrences. Signalized locations, including traffic signals, stop signs, yield signs, and roundabouts, collectively accounted for 70 occurrences. This indicates that 54.5% of observed traffic control instances were at uncontrolled locations, while 45.5% were at signalized intersections.

Among the contributing factors identified in crashes, 'Other Improper Action' and 'Following too Close / ACDA' were the most frequent, with 22 and 21 occurrences respectively. 'Improper Lane Change' was also a significant factor, accounting for 8 occurrences. These top three factors represent a combined total of 51 instances.

Five drivers involved in crashes in 2021 were noted to have abnormal conditions at the time of the incident. Three drivers were reported to be 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol,' and two drivers were experiencing 'Illness.' These five instances represent approximately 3.5% of all drivers involved.

Seven drivers were identified as distracted at the time of their crashes in 2021. This includes 3 instances of 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' and 1 instance each of 'Manually operating an electronic communication device,' 'Other distraction outside the vehicle,' 'Other activity with an electronic device,' and 'Talking on hands-free communication device.' These distracted driving incidents represent approximately 4.9% of all drivers involved.

Approximately 10.8% of crashes in 2021 occurred on curved roadways, with 5 on curve level and 4 on curve grade sections. Additionally, 14.5% of crashes took place on roadways with a grade, comprising 8 on straight grade and 4 on curve grade sections. The majority of crashes, 66 out of 83, occurred on straight level alignments.

The most common pre-crash action for drivers was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 70 instances, or 49.0% of all reported actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 24 instances (16.8%). 'Making Left Turn' was also a significant pre-crash action, occurring 15 times (10.5%).

The dominant manner of collision in 2021 was 'Rear-end,' accounting for 26 crashes, or 31.3% of all incidents. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was the second most frequent category with 24 crashes (28.9%). 'Angle' and 'Sideswipe; same direction' collisions each occurred 12 times, representing 14.5% of crashes.

Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 88 out of 155 vehicles, or 56.8%. Sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks were also frequently involved, with 19 and 16 instances respectively. Heavy and commercial vehicles, including buses, single unit trucks, cargo vans, and semi-tractors, collectively accounted for 11 vehicles, or 7.1% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the majority of persons involved in crashes, with 143 individuals, representing 76.1% of all persons. Occupants accounted for the remaining 45 individuals, or 23.9% of the total. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded among the persons involved.

Out of 188 persons involved in crashes, 169 (89.9%) sustained no injuries. A total of 18 persons, or 9.6%, sustained injuries, with 3 classified as serious, 10 as minor, and 5 as possible injuries. There were no fatalities among the persons involved.

Among persons for whom safety equipment use was reported, 124 individuals used both shoulder and lap belts. A notable 26 individuals, representing 16.6% of those with reported use, were not using any safety equipment. Child restraint systems were used by 6 individuals.

The majority of crashes in 2021 involved two vehicles, accounting for 64 incidents or 77.1% of the total. Single-vehicle crashes represented 15 incidents, or 18.1% of all crashes. There were 4 multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles, making up 4.8% of the total.