524 CRASHES IN
CHILLICOTHE, OH
2021

In 2021, one pedestrian was killed and 8 pedestrians were injured in crashes. Additionally, one motorist was killed and 156 motorists sustained injuries. There were no reported cyclist fatalities or injuries during this period.

Crash data for 2021 in Chillicothe indicates that Friday was the peak day for crashes with 101 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 4 PM, recording 56 incidents. A majority of crashes, 379 out of 524, occurred during daytime or dawn/dusk hours.

In 2021, 2 crashes in Chillicothe were fatal, representing 0.4% of all incidents. Injury crashes (serious, minor, or possible) accounted for 120 incidents, or 22.9% of the total. The majority of crashes, 76.7%, resulted in no reported injuries.

In 2021, the majority of crashes occurred under clear weather conditions (345 incidents) and on dry road surfaces (420 incidents). Daylight was the predominant lighting condition for 404 crashes. Adverse conditions such as rain or snow were present in 57 crashes, while 91 crashes occurred in dark conditions.

The age group 35-44 years old was most represented among persons involved in crashes with 194 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 509 vehicles. Ford and Chevrolet were the top two vehicle makes involved, with 162 and 161 vehicles respectively.

The majority of crashes, 475 incidents, occurred on the roadway. A total of 45 crashes, representing 8.6% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes, including on the shoulder, roadside, outside the trafficway, or in the median.

The most common traffic control condition reported at crash locations was 'No Control', accounting for 665 instances. Crashes at locations with a signal or flasher represented 308 instances. Overall, 71.2% of reported traffic control conditions at crash sites were associated with uncontrolled locations (no control or stop sign), while 28.8% were at signalized locations.

The most frequently reported contributing factors in crashes were 'Following too Close / ACDA' with 131 instances, representing 25.9% of specified factors. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most frequent factor, cited 115 times (22.7%). 'Other Improper Action' was noted in 93 instances, accounting for 18.4% of contributing factors.

In 2021, 23 crashes involved commercial vehicles, representing 4.4% of all crashes. Of these, 14 involved Semi-Tractor Trailers and 9 involved other commercial vehicles.

Crashes involving vulnerable road users included 9 pedestrians and 4 bicyclists, totaling 13 incidents. These pedestrian and bicyclist crashes represent 2.5% of all crashes. Additionally, 7 motorcyclists were involved in crashes.

There were 19 crashes involving impaired driving in 2021, accounting for 3.6% of all crashes. Of these, 12 involved alcohol, 5 involved drugs, and 2 involved both alcohol and drugs.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 19 were reported to be 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. Additionally, 4 drivers 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'. In total, 27 drivers, representing 2.9% of all drivers, were reported with an abnormal condition.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 11 instances of 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' and 8 instances of 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' were reported. A total of 26 drivers, representing 2.8% of all drivers, were recorded with a specific distraction. This includes 2 instances of manually operating an electronic communication device.

The majority of crashes, 484 incidents, occurred on straight and level road alignments. Crashes on curves (level or grade) accounted for 16 incidents, representing 3.1% of observed alignments. Crashes on grades (straight or curve) totaled 34 incidents, or 6.5% of observed alignments.

The most common pre-crash action reported was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 593 instances or 61.9% of specified actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 124 instances (12.9%). 'Making Left Turn' was reported 111 times, representing 11.6% of specified pre-crash actions.

Angle collisions were the dominant crash pattern, accounting for 196 incidents or 37.4% of all crashes. Rear-end collisions were the second most frequent type, with 127 incidents representing 24.2%. Additionally, 109 crashes were classified as 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport'.

Passenger Cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 509 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 287 vehicles, and Pick up trucks with 130 vehicles. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Single Unit Trucks, Cargo Vans, and Buses, collectively accounted for 28 vehicles, representing 2.6% of all vehicles.

Drivers represented the dominant role among persons involved in crashes, with 932 individuals or 67.5% of the total. Occupants accounted for 440 individuals, comprising 31.9% of persons. Pedestrians were involved in 9 instances, representing 0.7% of all persons.

Out of 1381 persons involved in crashes, 2 individuals sustained fatal injuries. A total of 164 persons, representing 11.9% of those involved, sustained injuries of serious, minor, or possible severity. The majority of individuals, 1190, sustained no reported injuries.

The majority of occupants, 1156 individuals, were reported to be using both shoulder and lap belts. Child restraint systems (forward-facing, rear-facing, or booster seats) were used by 73 individuals. Notably, 45 individuals were reported as using no safety equipment, representing 3.75% of specified safety equipment usages.

The majority of crashes, 438 incidents, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 39 incidents, representing 7.4% of all crashes. Additionally, 47 crashes involved three or more vehicles.