169 CRASHES IN
COSHOCTON, OH
2021

In 2021, there was 1 motorist killed and 31 motorists injured in crashes. Additionally, 1 pedestrian was injured, while no pedestrians were killed. There were no cyclists killed or injured during this period.

Crash data for 2021 shows that Fridays were the peak day for crashes, with 36 incidents recorded. The most frequent hour for crashes was 5 p.m., with 16 occurrences. The majority of crashes, 116 out of 169, occurred during daylight hours, while 43 crashes happened in dark conditions (lighted or unlighted roadways).

Of the 169 crashes in 2021, 83.4% (141 crashes) resulted in no injuries. Injury-involved crashes accounted for 16.6% (28 crashes), with 3 serious injuries, 14 minor injuries, and 10 possible injuries. There was 1 fatal crash, which resulted in 1 fatality.

The majority of crashes in 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions (112 crashes), on dry road surfaces (138 crashes), and during daylight hours (116 crashes). Adverse conditions also contributed to crashes, with 15 incidents occurring in rain, 9 in snow, and 1 in freezing rain. Additionally, 19 crashes occurred on wet roads, 7 on ice, and 5 on snowy surfaces.

The age group 35-44 was most represented among persons involved in crashes, with 60 individuals, followed by those 65 and older (57 individuals) and 55-64 (50 individuals). Passenger Cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type (112), followed by Sport Utility Vehicles (101) and Pickups (58). Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge were the top three most common vehicle makes involved in crashes.

The majority of crashes, 143 out of 169, had their first harmful event occur on the roadway. A total of 17 crashes, representing 10.1% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (9), on the shoulder (7), or in the median (1).

Among the units involved in crashes, 202 were at locations with no traffic control present. Traffic signals were present for 70 units, and stop signs were present for 44 units. This indicates that a substantial number of crash-involved units were at uncontrolled intersections or road segments.

Failure to Yield was the most frequently reported contributing factor, associated with 38 units, representing 24.1% of identified factors. Following too Close / ACDA was linked to 35 units (22.2%), and Other Improper Action to 17 units (10.8%). Drove off Road (13 units) and Ran Red Light (12 units) were also notable contributing factors.

Impairment was a factor in 12 crash incidents, accounting for 7.1% of all crashes. Alcohol was identified in 9 incidents, while drugs were a factor in 3 incidents.

Eight drivers were reported as being Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol, while 4 drivers were noted as being in an Emotional state. Another 4 drivers were reported with Physical Impairment at the time of their crash. These 16 abnormal conditions represent 5.7% of all reported driver conditions.

Among drivers, 16 were distracted by something inside the vehicle, and 8 were distracted by something outside the vehicle. Additionally, 1 driver was distracted by manually operating an electronic communication device. These 25 instances of reported distraction represent 8.8% of all drivers.

The majority of crashes, 145 out of 169, occurred on straight, level road alignments. Crashes occurring on curves (Curve Grade or Curve Level) totaled 14, representing 8.3% of all crashes. Crashes on grades (Straight Grade or Curve Grade) totaled 19, accounting for 11.2% of all incidents.

The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 192 instances, or 60.8% of all reported actions. 'Making Left Turn' and 'Parked' were also significant, each accounting for 32 instances, or 10.1% of reported actions.

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 46 crashes or 27.2%. 'Angle' collisions followed closely with 45 crashes (26.6%), and 'Rear-end' collisions accounted for 43 crashes (25.4%).

Passenger Cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, with 112 instances. Sport Utility Vehicles (101) and Pickups (58) were also frequently involved. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Cargo Vans, Vans (9-15 Seats), Single Unit Trucks, and Buses, accounted for 16 vehicles, or 5.0% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 283 individuals. Occupants accounted for 49 individuals, and 1 pedestrian was involved. Drivers represented 84.9% of all persons in crashes, while occupants made up 14.7%.

Out of 333 persons involved in crashes, 1 individual sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.3% of all persons. A total of 32 persons sustained injuries of varying severity (4 serious, 16 minor, 12 possible), accounting for 9.6% of all persons involved.

Of the participants with specified safety equipment use, 287 individuals used both shoulder and lap belts. However, 20 individuals, representing 6.25% of those with specified equipment, were reported as using no safety equipment.

Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 30 incidents, representing 17.8% of all crashes. The majority of crashes involved multiple vehicles, with 132 crashes involving 2 vehicles, 6 crashes involving 3 vehicles, and 1 crash involving 5 vehicles.