67 CRASHES IN
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
2021

In 2021, there were 0 fatalities among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in Chagrin Falls. However, 8 motorists sustained injuries, making them the most impacted group. Additionally, 4 pedestrians were injured, while no cyclists were injured.

Crashes in Chagrin Falls most frequently occurred on Thursdays, with 14 incidents recorded. The peak hour for crashes was 4 p.m., which saw 8 incidents. The majority of crashes, 53, happened during daylight hours.

Of the 67 crashes recorded, 55 (82.1%) resulted in no injuries, indicating property-damage-only incidents. Injury crashes accounted for 12 incidents, comprising 3 serious injuries, 3 minor injuries, and 6 possible injuries. There were no fatal crashes in Chagrin Falls during 2021, meaning no persons were killed.

The majority of crashes occurred under favorable environmental conditions, with 42 incidents (62.7%) happening in clear weather, 48 incidents (71.6%) on dry road surfaces, and 53 incidents (79.1%) during daylight. Adverse conditions such as rain contributed to 7 crashes, while wet road surfaces were present in 16 crashes.

The age group 65+ was most frequently represented among persons involved in crashes, with 33 individuals. Other significant age groups included 55-64 with 17 persons and both 16-20 and 35-44 with 15 persons each. Among vehicle makes, 'OTHER/UNKNOWN' was listed 56 times, while Ford and Chevrolet were the most frequent known makes, each appearing 11 times.

A total of 9 crashes, representing 13.4% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (5 crashes) or on the shoulder (4 crashes). The majority of crashes, 53, took place directly on the roadway. An additional 4 crashes occurred outside the trafficway.

The dominant traffic control condition associated with vehicles involved in crashes was 'No Control', accounting for 84 instances. Locations with traffic signals were associated with 30 vehicles, while stop signs were associated with 10 vehicles. Approximately 24% of vehicles involved in crashes were at signalized locations, compared to 76% at uncontrolled locations (no control, stop sign, or yield sign).

The most frequently cited contributing factors were 'Other Improper Action' and 'Failure to Yield', each associated with 11 units. 'Following too Close / ACDA' was another significant factor, linked to 6 units. These top three factors collectively represent 28 units where a contributing factor was identified.

Only a small number of drivers were reported with abnormal conditions at the time of the crash. Three drivers were noted as being 'Emotional', and one driver was 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. These conditions collectively represent 4 out of 89 drivers whose condition was reported as not 'Apparently Normal' or 'Other/Unknown'.

Specific driver distractions were reported in a limited number of cases. Two drivers were distracted by 'Manually operating an electronic communication device', while one driver was distracted by 'Other activity with an electronic device'. Another driver was distracted by 'Other distraction outside the vehicle'.

Approximately 8.9% of crashes, totaling 6 incidents, occurred on curves (3 on curve grade and 3 on curve level). Additionally, 14 crashes, or 20.9% of the total, took place on grades (11 on straight grade and 3 on curve grade). The majority of crashes, 50, occurred on straight level roadways.

The most common pre-crash actions reported were 'Straight Ahead' (48 instances), 'Parked' (21 instances), and 'Making Right Turn' (10 instances). These three actions account for 79 out of 123 reported pre-crash actions where a specific action was identified. 'Straight Ahead' alone represents 39% of these actions.

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Angle', accounting for 16 crashes, or 25% of incidents with a specified collision type. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was the next most common, with 15 incidents. 'Sideswipe; same direction' also represented a significant portion, with 14 crashes.

Passenger Cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, with 61 instances, representing 49.6% of all known vehicle types. Sport Utility Vehicles (32 instances) and Pickups (12 instances) were also frequently involved. Commercial vehicles, including Cargo Vans (5 instances) and Single Unit Trucks (3 instances), accounted for 8 vehicles.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 101 individuals, representing 78.3% of all persons. Occupants accounted for 24 individuals, while pedestrians were involved in 4 instances. There were no cyclists reported among the persons involved.

Out of 122 persons with known injury severity, 110 (90.2%) sustained no injuries. A total of 12 persons (9.8%) sustained injuries, including 3 serious injuries, 3 minor injuries, and 6 possible injuries. There were no fatalities reported among persons.

The majority of participants, 106 individuals, were reported to have used 'Shoulder and Lap Belt'. However, 6 participants, representing 5.3% of those with known safety equipment use, were reported to have used 'None Used'. Additionally, 1 participant used a 'Booster Seat' and 1 used 'Lap Belt Only'.

The majority of crashes, 55 out of 67, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 10 incidents, representing 14.9% of all crashes. There were 2 crashes that involved three vehicles.