726 CRASHES IN
CLINTON, OH
2021

Motorists accounted for the highest number of killed and injured persons, with 1 fatality and 254 injuries. There were no pedestrian or cyclist fatalities reported. However, 13 pedestrians sustained injuries in crashes.

Crashes in Clinton, OH, during 2021 peaked on Fridays, with 136 incidents reported. The most frequent hour for crashes was 4 p.m., accounting for 67 incidents. While 431 crashes occurred during daylight hours, 251 crashes were reported in dark conditions.

In 2021, 72.9% of crashes in Clinton, OH, resulted in no injuries, accounting for 529 incidents. Injury crashes, encompassing serious, minor, and possible injuries, made up 27.1% of the total, with 196 incidents. There was 1 fatal crash reported, which resulted in 1 fatality; it is important to note that a single crash can involve multiple fatalities.

The majority of crashes occurred under clear weather conditions (466 incidents), on dry road surfaces (567 incidents), and during daylight hours (431 incidents). Adverse weather conditions such as rain contributed to 74 crashes, while wet road surfaces were present in 127 crashes. Additionally, 251 crashes occurred during dark lighting conditions.

Among all persons involved in crashes, individuals aged 26-34 were most represented with 246 persons, followed by those aged 35-44 with 233 persons. Chevrolet vehicles were most frequently involved in crashes, with 176 occurrences, followed by Ford (154) and Honda (124) vehicles.

The majority of crashes, 594 incidents, occurred on the roadway itself. A total of 93 crashes, representing 12.8% of all incidents, occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (62), on the shoulder (19), or in the median (12). These off-roadway incidents may indicate run-off-road events.

The dominant traffic control condition at crash locations was 'No Control,' accounting for 905 reported occurrences. Signalized locations were associated with 187 occurrences, representing 14.4% of known traffic control points. Uncontrolled locations, including 'No Control,' 'Stop Sign,' and 'Yield Sign,' collectively accounted for 1005 occurrences, or 77.4% of known traffic control points.

The most frequently cited contributing factors for drivers were 'Failure to Yield' (128 occurrences), 'Following too Close / ACDA' (116 occurrences), and 'Drove off Road' (71 occurrences). These top three factors collectively represent a significant portion of identified improper actions by drivers.

Among all persons involved in crashes, 14 were pedestrians and 1 was a bicyclist, totaling 15 vulnerable road users. These pedestrians and bicyclists collectively represented 0.99% of all persons involved in crashes. Additionally, 10 motorcyclists were involved in crashes.

A total of 47 crashes were identified as impaired-driving incidents, representing 6.5% of all crashes. Of these, 38 involved alcohol impairment, 7 involved drug impairment, and 2 involved both alcohol and drugs.

Among drivers, 40 were reported as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol,' 7 were noted as having 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.,' and 4 had a 'Physical Impairment.' These abnormal driver conditions collectively accounted for 55 occurrences, representing 5.3% of drivers with known conditions.

Driver distraction was reported in 37 instances, with 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' being the most common at 16 occurrences. 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' accounted for 10 occurrences, and 'Other activity with an electronic device' was noted 5 times. These specific distractions collectively represent 3.6% of drivers with known distraction status.

Approximately 7.7% of crashes occurred on curves (56 incidents), combining 'Curve Level' (32) and 'Curve Grade' (24) alignments. Crashes on grades, including 'Straight Grade' (99) and 'Curve Grade' (24), accounted for 123 incidents, or 17.0% of crashes with known road alignment.

The most common pre-crash action reported was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 746 occurrences, or 67.9% of known actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 128 occurrences (11.7%), followed by 'Making Left Turn' with 110 occurrences (10.0%).

The dominant manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 321 crashes, or 44.2% of the total. 'Angle' collisions were the second most common, with 173 incidents (23.8%), followed by 'Rear-end' collisions at 115 incidents (15.8%).

Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 653 vehicles, or 54.1% of all vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles (251) and Pick up trucks (127) were the next most common. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Single Unit Trucks, Cargo Vans, and Buses, collectively comprised 61 vehicles, representing 5.0% of all vehicles.

Drivers constituted the majority of persons involved in crashes, with 1146 individuals, representing 75.9% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 349 individuals (23.1%), while pedestrians made up 15 individuals (1.0%).

Among all persons involved in crashes, 1 person sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.07% of the total. A combined 267 individuals sustained some form of injury (serious, minor, or possible), accounting for 17.7% of all persons.

Safety equipment usage data shows that 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' was reported for 1216 individuals. However, 'None Used' was indicated for 60 individuals, representing 4.45% of those with known safety equipment status.

Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 294 incidents, representing 40.5% of all crashes. Two-vehicle crashes were the most common, with 390 incidents. The data also indicates that 2 crashes involved 5 vehicles, representing the largest multi-vehicle incidents.