73 CRASHES IN
COAL GROVE, OH
2021

There were no fatalities reported among pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists in Coal Grove during 2021. All 32 reported injuries were sustained by motorists. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured in these crashes.

Crashes in Coal Grove peaked on Thursdays, with 22 incidents reported, and were least frequent on Saturdays and Sundays, each with 6 crashes. The peak hour for crashes was 5 PM, recording 14 incidents. The majority of crashes, 59, occurred during daylight hours, while 12 occurred in dark conditions.

Of the 73 crashes, 52 (71.2%) resulted in no injuries. Injury crashes accounted for 21 incidents, comprising 4.1% serious injuries, 9.6% minor injuries, and 15.1% possible injuries. No fatal crashes were reported in Coal Grove during 2021, meaning no persons were killed in these incidents.

The majority of crashes in Coal Grove occurred under clear weather conditions (37 crashes, 50.7%) and on dry road surfaces (58 crashes, 79.5%). Most incidents also took place during daylight hours, accounting for 59 crashes (80.8%). Adverse conditions such as rain (10 crashes) or wet road surfaces (14 crashes) were less common.

Among all persons involved in crashes, the 16-20 age group was most represented with 29 individuals, followed by the 35-44 age group with 27 individuals. Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved, accounting for 63 vehicles, or 44.4% of all vehicles. Ford and Chevrolet were the most frequently involved vehicle makes, with 32 and 22 vehicles respectively.

The majority of crashes, 48 (65.8%), occurred directly on the roadway. A notable share of 25 crashes (34.2%) occurred off the travel lanes, including 15 on off-ramps, 5 on on-ramps, and 5 on the roadside. These incidents signal a potential for run-off-road issues.

Among vehicles involved in crashes, 74 (52.1%) were at locations with no traffic control. Signalized intersections accounted for 50 vehicles (35.2%) involved in crashes. Stop signs were present at locations involving 13 vehicles.

The most frequently cited contributing factor among drivers was 'Following too Close / ACDA', accounting for 34 instances (23.9% of drivers). 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common factor, attributed to 10 drivers (7.0%). 'Drove off Road' and 'Unsafe Speed' each contributed to 2 driver actions.

Eight drivers were noted to have abnormal conditions at the time of their crash, accounting for 5.6% of all drivers. This included 5 drivers under the influence of medications, drugs, or alcohol, 2 drivers described as emotional, and 1 driver experiencing illness. The majority of drivers were reported as 'Apparently Normal'.

Nine drivers were identified as distracted, representing 6.3% of all drivers involved in crashes. The most common distractions included other distractions outside the vehicle (2), talking on a hand-held communication device (2), and other distractions inside the vehicle (2). One driver was manually operating an electronic communication device.

Approximately 16.4% of crashes (12 incidents) occurred on curved road alignments, with 8 on curve grades and 4 on curve levels. Crashes on graded sections of roadway, including both straight and curved grades, accounted for 30 incidents, or 41.1% of all crashes. The remaining incidents occurred on straight, level road sections.

The most frequent pre-crash action for drivers was 'Straight Ahead', observed in 71 instances (50.0% of drivers). 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most common action, accounting for 42 instances (29.6%). 'Making Left Turn' was noted for 8 drivers (5.6%).

Rear-end collisions were the predominant crash type, accounting for 38 incidents (52.1% of all crashes). The next most common manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', with 10 incidents (13.7%). Sideswipe collisions in the same direction occurred in 7 crashes (9.6%).

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, totaling 63 vehicles and representing 44.4% of all vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles (42 vehicles) and Pickups (23 vehicles) were also frequently involved. Commercial vehicles, including pickups, semi-tractors, single unit trucks, and cargo vans, collectively accounted for 28 vehicles (19.7%).

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 142 individuals (76.8% of all persons). Occupants accounted for the remaining 43 individuals (23.2%). No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the person types involved.

Out of 185 persons involved in crashes, 32 sustained injuries, representing 17.3% of all individuals. This included 4 serious injuries, 8 minor injuries, and 20 possible injuries. The majority of individuals, 150 (81.1%), reported no injuries.

A significant majority of participants, 119 individuals (64.3%), were using shoulder and lap belts. However, 31 individuals (16.8%) were recorded as using no safety equipment. Additionally, 4 individuals were utilizing child restraint systems.

The majority of crashes, 58 (79.5%), involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 10 incidents, representing 13.7% of all crashes. Five crashes involved three or more vehicles, including one incident with four vehicles.