2,957 CRASHES IN
CANTON, OH
2021

In 2021, motorists experienced the highest number of severe outcomes, with 8 killed and 997 injured. Pedestrians also faced significant risks, with 2 killed and 38 injured. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among cyclists.

Crashes in Canton during 2021 peaked on Fridays with 524 incidents and at 3 PM with 226 incidents. Overall, the data indicates a higher frequency of crashes during daytime hours, with 1888 crashes occurring between 6 AM and 6 PM.

The majority of crashes in Canton during 2021, 74.8% (2213 incidents), resulted in no injury. Injury-causing crashes (serious, minor, or possible injury) accounted for 24.8% (734 incidents) of the total. There were 10 fatal crashes, and the total number of persons killed was 10.

Most crashes occurred under favorable conditions, with 86.9% happening in clear or cloudy weather, 78.6% on dry road surfaces, and 65.6% during daylight hours. Conversely, 12.3% (364 crashes) occurred in adverse weather conditions, and 20.7% (613 crashes) happened on wet, snowy, or icy roads. Dark conditions, including lighted and unlighted roadways, accounted for 33.4% (989 crashes).

The age group 26-34 was most represented among persons involved in crashes, with 1038 individuals, followed by 35-44 with 887 persons. Passenger Cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 2846 vehicles. Among specific makes, Chevrolet was most common with 861 vehicles, followed by Ford with 678 vehicles.

The vast majority of crashes, 86.4% (2554 incidents), occurred on the roadway itself. Crashes occurring off the travel lanes, including on the roadside, shoulder, or in the median, collectively accounted for 9.3% (274 incidents) of all crashes.

The dominant traffic control condition at crash locations was 'No Control,' representing 65.4% of reported traffic control entries. Crashes at signalized locations accounted for 25.6% of entries. Overall, 73.9% of traffic control entries were at uncontrolled locations (No Control, Stop Sign, Yield Sign, Flasher).

The leading contributing factor was 'Following too Close / ACDA' with 724 instances, representing 21.1% of reported factors. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common factor with 435 instances (12.7%). 'Drove off Road' was also significant, contributing to 303 incidents (8.8%).

Crashes involving commercial vehicles totaled 160, comprising 5.4% of all crashes. Semi-Tractor Trailers were involved in 88 incidents, while Other Commercial Vehicles were involved in 72 incidents.

Crashes involving vulnerable road users (pedestrians and bicyclists) totaled 56, representing 1.9% of all crashes. Pedestrians were involved in 46 incidents, and bicyclists were involved in 10 incidents.

Animal-related crashes accounted for 49 incidents, or 1.7% of all crashes. Deer were involved in the vast majority of these incidents, with 47 reported cases.

Impaired driving was a factor in 129 crashes, representing 4.4% of all crashes. Alcohol impairment was cited in 92 incidents, drug impairment in 26 incidents, and a combination of both in 11 incidents.

Among reported driver conditions, 158 instances indicated an abnormal state, comprising 3.1% of all entries. The most frequent abnormal condition was 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol,' with 111 occurrences. Other conditions included 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.' (15 instances) and 'Emotional' (13 instances).

A total of 108 drivers were reported as distracted, representing 2.2% of all driver distraction entries. The most common specific distraction was 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' with 44 instances. 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' accounted for 23 instances, and 'Other activity with an electronic device' was noted in 13 cases.

A total of 179 crashes, or 6.1% of the total, occurred on curves (Curve Level or Curve Grade). Crashes on grades (Straight Grade or Curve Grade) accounted for 534 incidents, representing 18.1% of all crashes.

The most frequent pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 3171 instances or 57.9% of reported actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most common, with 660 instances (12.1%). 'Making Left Turn' was also significant, with 481 instances (8.8%).

The most common manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 31% (917 crashes). 'Angle' collisions were the second most frequent, making up 29.9% (885 crashes). 'Rear-end' collisions followed closely, representing 23.7% (702 crashes) of all incidents.

Passenger Cars were the most prevalent vehicle type involved in crashes, with 2846 instances. Sport Utility Vehicles (1242 instances) and Pickups (670 instances) were also frequently involved. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Single Unit Trucks, and Cargo Vans, collectively accounted for 293 vehicles, representing 5.3% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 5066 individuals, representing 72.6% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) made up 26.7% (1864 persons) of the total. Pedestrians accounted for 46 individuals, or 0.7% of all persons.

Out of 6976 persons involved in crashes, 10 individuals sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.1% of all persons. A total of 1035 persons sustained injuries of varying severity (serious, minor, or possible), accounting for 14.8% of all persons involved. The majority, 5759 persons (82.6%), sustained no injuries.

Among reported safety equipment uses, 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' was the most common, with 5245 instances. However, 'None Used' was reported for 456 individuals, representing 7.6% of those with specified safety equipment use. Child restraint systems were used by 212 individuals.

The majority of crashes, 2150 incidents, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 619 incidents, representing 20.9% of all crashes. There were 22 crashes that involved four or more vehicles.