75 CRASHES IN
CLYDE, OH
2021

In 2021, no fatalities were recorded for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists in Clyde. Motorists accounted for the highest number of injuries, with 16 individuals injured. One pedestrian was also injured during this period, while no cyclists sustained injuries.

Crashes in Clyde during 2021 peaked on Wednesdays, with 18 incidents recorded, and at 12 PM, with 9 crashes. A substantial majority of crashes, 54, occurred during daylight hours, while 12 crashes happened in dark conditions.

In 2021, 80% of crashes in Clyde, totaling 60 incidents, resulted in no injuries. The remaining 20% of crashes involved injuries, with 8 minor injuries and 7 possible injuries reported. There were no fatal crashes and no fatalities recorded during this period.

The majority of crashes in 2021 occurred under optimal conditions, with 52 incidents happening in clear weather, 60 on dry road surfaces, and 54 during daylight. Adverse weather conditions, including rain and snow, contributed to 6 crashes, while 15 crashes occurred on wet, icy, or snowy road surfaces.

Among all persons involved in crashes, the 0-15 age group was most represented, with 47 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 63 incidents, followed by pick-up trucks with 30. Ford vehicles were involved in the highest number of crashes, totaling 38, with Chevrolet ranking second at 27.

The majority of crashes, 70 out of 75, occurred on the roadway in 2021. Five crashes, representing 6.7% of the total, happened on the shoulder, indicating incidents where vehicles left the primary travel lanes.

Among the vehicles involved in crashes, 77 were at locations with no traffic control present. 52 vehicles were involved in crashes at signalized intersections, while 14 were at locations with stop signs. This indicates that a significant portion of crashes occurred at uncontrolled locations.

Failure to Yield and Following too Close / ACDA were the most common contributing factors, accounting for 23 and 21 instances respectively. Drove off Road was also noted in 6 cases. These factors highlight common driver actions contributing to crashes.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 2 were reported as being under the influence of medications, drugs, or alcohol. Additionally, 1 driver was noted as having fallen asleep, fainted, or being fatigued, and another 1 due to illness. These conditions represent 4 instances of abnormal driver states.

Driver distraction was a factor in 7 reported instances. This included 2 drivers manually operating electronic communication devices, 2 with other distractions inside the vehicle, and 2 with other distractions outside the vehicle. One driver was also engaged in another activity with an electronic device.

The majority of crashes, 70, occurred on straight and level road alignments. One crash occurred on a curve with a grade, and another 1 on a straight road with a grade. Crashes on curves represented 1.3% of the total, while those on grades accounted for 2.7%.

The most frequent pre-crash action reported was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 76 instances. 'Making Left Turn' was the second most common, with 30 instances, followed by 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' in 17 cases. These actions represent common maneuvers immediately preceding crashes.

Angle collisions were the most common manner of collision, accounting for 25 crashes or 33.3% of the total. Rear-end collisions followed closely, representing 22 incidents or 29.3%. These two collision types collectively represent over 60% of all reported crashes.

Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 63 vehicles. Pick-up trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles also showed high involvement, with 30 and 29 vehicles respectively. Commercial vehicles, including pick-ups, cargo vans, semi-tractors, and buses, collectively comprised 40 of the 144 vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, totaling 139 individuals. Occupants accounted for 68 persons, while 1 pedestrian was also involved. This distribution highlights that drivers and their passengers are the primary groups affected by crashes.

Among all persons involved in crashes, 191 individuals sustained no injuries. 8 persons experienced minor injuries, and 9 sustained possible injuries, totaling 17 injured individuals. No fatalities were recorded among the persons involved in crashes.

Among participants where safety equipment use was reported, 132 individuals used shoulder and lap belts. However, 38 individuals, representing 21.2% of those with known status, reported using no safety equipment. Additionally, child restraint systems were used by 6 children.

The majority of crashes, 63 incidents, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 9 incidents, representing 12% of the total. Three crashes involved three vehicles, indicating that multi-vehicle incidents beyond two vehicles were less common.