336 CRASHES IN
CANFIELD, OH
2021

In 2021, there were no fatalities reported among pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists. A total of 116 individuals sustained injuries, with 115 being motorists and 1 being a pedestrian. No cyclists were reported as injured.

Crashes in Canfield peaked on Tuesdays with 69 incidents. The hours of 7 AM and 2 PM were the most frequent times for crashes, each recording 32 incidents. The majority of crashes, 230 out of 336, occurred during daylight conditions, while 88 crashes happened in dark conditions.

Out of 336 crashes, 262 (78%) resulted in no injuries, categorized as property damage only. Injury-involved crashes accounted for 74 incidents, with 5 classified as serious injury, 39 as minor injury, and 30 as possible injury. There were no fatal crashes reported, meaning no individuals were killed in traffic incidents during this period.

The majority of crashes occurred under favorable environmental conditions, with 177 crashes (52.7%) happening in clear weather, 251 (74.7%) on dry road surfaces, and 230 (68.5%) during daylight. Adverse weather conditions, including rain, snow, freezing rain, fog, and sleet, contributed to 52 crashes. Similarly, 85 crashes occurred on wet, icy, or snowy road surfaces, and 88 crashes took place in dark conditions.

Among the persons involved in crashes, the 16-20 age group was most represented with 129 individuals, followed by the 35-44 age group with 119 individuals. Chevrolet vehicles were involved in 112 incidents, making it the most frequent make, followed by Ford with 89 involvements and Toyota with 40.

The majority of crashes, 274 out of 336, occurred on the roadway. Crashes occurring off the immediate travel lanes, specifically on the roadside, shoulder, or in the median, accounted for 38 incidents. Additionally, 7 crashes occurred off a ramp and 3 in a driveway/alley access.

Among vehicles involved in crashes, 377 were at locations with no traffic control, making it the dominant type. Locations with signal control (signal or flasher) accounted for 177 vehicle involvements. In contrast, 417 vehicle involvements occurred at uncontrolled locations (no control, stop sign, or roundabout).

The most frequently cited per-driver improper action contributing to crashes was 'Following too Close / ACDA' with 114 instances. This was followed by 'Failure to Yield' in 47 instances and 'Drove off Road' in 34 instances. 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Improper Start From a Parked Position' each accounted for 13 instances.

Commercial vehicles were involved in 17 incidents, representing 2.9% of all vehicles involved in crashes. Of these, 10 involved semi-tractor trailers and 7 involved other commercial vehicles.

Animal-related crashes accounted for 44 incidents, representing 13.1% of all crashes. The majority of these, 41 incidents, involved deer, while 3 incidents involved other animals.

Impairment was a factor in 13 crashes, accounting for 3.9% of all incidents. Alcohol impairment was noted in 11 crashes, while drug impairment was a factor in 2 crashes.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 12 were reported as being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. Additionally, 3 drivers were noted as having 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', and 2 drivers each were reported with 'Illness', 'Emotional', or 'Physical Impairment'.

Driver distraction was identified in 28 instances, representing 4.8% of all drivers. The most common specific distraction was 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' with 14 instances. 'Other activity with an electronic device' accounted for 5 instances, and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' was noted in 4 instances.

The majority of crashes, 250 out of 336, occurred on straight-level road alignments. Crashes on curved road alignments (curve level or curve grade) totaled 19 incidents, representing 5.7% of all crashes. Crashes on graded alignments (straight grade or curve grade) accounted for 72 incidents, or 21.4% of the total.

The most frequent pre-crash action reported by drivers was 'Straight Ahead' in 328 instances. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most common action with 155 instances. 'Making Left Turn' was reported in 49 instances prior to a crash.

Rear-end collisions were the most common manner of collision, accounting for 127 crashes or 37.8% of the total. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was the second most frequent, with 112 crashes or 33.3%. Angle collisions represented 58 crashes, making up 17.3% of the total.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 256 vehicles. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) followed with 218 involvements. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, cargo vans, single unit trucks, and buses, collectively accounted for 31 vehicle involvements.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 585 individuals. Occupants accounted for 215 individuals, representing 26.8% of all persons. One pedestrian was also involved in a crash.

Out of 801 persons involved in crashes, 116 sustained injuries, representing 14.5% of all persons. This included 7 serious injuries, 62 minor injuries, and 47 possible injuries. No fatalities were reported among persons involved in crashes.

The use of 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' was reported for 722 individuals. Conversely, 'None Used' was reported for 15 individuals, representing 1.9% of those with known safety equipment status. Child restraint systems (forward-facing or rear-facing) and booster seats were used by 36 individuals.

Approximately one-third of all crashes, 111 out of 336, were single-vehicle incidents. The majority of crashes, 197, involved two vehicles. Multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles accounted for 28 incidents.