541 CRASHES IN
CENTERVILLE, OH
2021

In 2021, Centerville reported 207 total injuries and no fatalities across all crash types. Motorists accounted for 205 injuries, while 2 pedestrians were injured. There were no reported injuries or fatalities among cyclists.

Traffic crashes in Centerville in 2021 peaked on Tuesdays, with 108 incidents, and during the 5 PM hour, which saw 64 crashes. The majority of crashes, 406 out of 541 (75.0%), occurred during daylight hours, while 108 crashes (19.9%) happened in darkness.

In Centerville during 2021, 390 crashes (72.1%) resulted in no injuries. Injury-involved crashes accounted for 151 incidents, with 5 crashes resulting in serious injuries. There were no fatal crashes and no fatalities reported in 2021.

The majority of crashes in Centerville during 2021 occurred under favorable conditions, with 340 crashes (62.8%) happening in clear weather, 430 crashes (79.5%) on dry roads, and 406 crashes (75.0%) during daylight. However, 61 crashes occurred in rain and 96 crashes on wet road surfaces, indicating that adverse conditions also contributed to incidents.

The age group 65 and older was most represented in crashes, with 206 individuals involved, followed by the 16-20 age group with 186 individuals. Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved, accounting for 551 vehicles, followed by Sport Utility Vehicles with 294. Chevrolet, Honda, and Ford were the most frequently involved vehicle makes, with 155, 123, and 122 instances respectively.

The majority of crashes, 489 incidents, occurred on the roadway in Centerville during 2021. However, 28 crashes (5.2%) occurred off the immediate travel lanes, specifically on the roadside, shoulder, or in the median. An additional 13 crashes occurred outside the trafficway.

Signalized intersections were the most common location for crashes in Centerville, accounting for 524 instances. Crashes at locations with no traffic control devices were also significant, with 448 instances. Overall, 50.3% of reported instances occurred at signalized locations, compared to 43.0% at uncontrolled locations.

Following too Close / ACDA was the most frequently cited contributing factor in Centerville crashes, accounting for 166 instances. Failure to Yield was another significant factor, noted in 90 instances. Improper Lane Change and Improper Start From a Parked Position were also reported in 44 and 38 instances, respectively.

Crashes involving commercial vehicles in Centerville totaled 14 incidents, representing 2.6% of all crashes. Of these, 9 involved other commercial vehicles, while 5 involved semi-tractor trailers.

Animal-strike crashes accounted for 12 incidents in Centerville, representing 2.2% of all crashes. The majority of these, 11 incidents, involved deer, with 1 crash involving another animal type.

In Centerville, 13 crashes (2.4% of all crashes) were associated with driver impairment. Alcohol was a factor in 9 of these incidents, while 2 involved drugs, and 2 involved both alcohol and drugs.

A total of 27 drivers involved in crashes were reported with abnormal conditions. Among these, 11 drivers were noted as under the influence of medications, drugs, or alcohol. Additionally, 7 drivers experienced illness, and 3 drivers each were reported as fatigued, physically impaired, or emotionally disturbed.

Driver distraction was a factor in 63 instances. Other distractions inside the vehicle were reported 30 times, while other distractions outside the vehicle were noted 14 times. Electronic device use, including manual operation and talking on devices, accounted for 13 instances of distraction.

Most crashes in Centerville occurred on straight-level roadways, totaling 395 incidents. However, 23 crashes (4.3%) occurred on curves, indicating a higher risk. Additionally, 131 crashes (24.2%) took place on roadways with a grade.

Prior to crashes, the most common driver action was proceeding straight ahead, accounting for 478 instances. Drivers slowing or stopped in traffic were involved in 252 incidents. Making a left turn was also a frequent pre-crash action, reported in 135 instances.

Rear-end collisions were the most dominant manner of collision in Centerville, accounting for 212 crashes, or 39.2% of all incidents. Angle collisions were the second most frequent, with 137 crashes (25.3%). Crashes not involving two vehicles in transport represented 87 incidents (16.1%).

Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, with 551 instances. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 294 instances, and pickup trucks with 111 instances. Commercial vehicles, including buses, semi-tractors, and cargo vans, were involved in 20 instances, representing 1.9% of all vehicles.

Drivers constituted the dominant role among persons involved in crashes, with 1012 individuals, representing 71.9% of all persons. Occupants accounted for 394 individuals (28.0%). There were 2 pedestrians involved in crashes.

Among all 1408 persons involved in crashes, 1184 individuals sustained no injuries. A total of 207 persons (14.7%) sustained injuries, including 6 serious injuries, 69 minor injuries, and 132 possible injuries. No fatalities were reported among persons involved in crashes.

The majority of participants, 1187 individuals, used both shoulder and lap belts. However, 74 individuals (5.5% of those with known safety equipment) were reported as using no safety equipment. Child restraint systems were used by 87 individuals across various types.

The majority of crashes in Centerville, 428 incidents, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 79 incidents, representing 14.6% of all crashes. Additionally, 34 crashes involved three or more vehicles.