43 CRASHES IN
COVINGTON, OH
2021

In 2021, there were no fatalities reported for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists in Covington. Motorists accounted for all 8 injuries, with no injuries reported for pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

Crash data for Covington in 2021 indicates that Tuesdays experienced the highest number of incidents, with 10 crashes. The peak hour for crashes was 3 PM, recording 7 incidents. A majority of crashes, 32 out of 43, occurred during daylight hours.

Of the 43 crashes in Covington during 2021, 86% resulted in no injuries, indicating a high proportion of property-damage-only incidents. Injury crashes accounted for 6 incidents, or approximately 14% of the total. There were no fatal crashes reported, resulting in 0 fatalities.

A significant portion of crashes occurred under favorable conditions, with 26 crashes in clear weather, 38 on dry roads, and 32 during daylight hours. Conversely, 3 crashes occurred in rain, 5 on wet road surfaces, and 9 during dark conditions on lighted roadways.

Among persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 16 individuals, closely followed by the 35-44 age group with 15 individuals. Ford vehicles were involved in 18 crashes, making it the most frequent vehicle make, with Chevrolet following at 16 involvements.

The majority of crashes, 39 out of 43, occurred on the roadway. A total of 4 crashes, representing approximately 9.3% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the shoulder, roadside, or outside the trafficway.

Among vehicles involved in crashes, the dominant traffic control environment was 'No Control,' affecting 42 vehicles. Crashes involving vehicles at signalized locations accounted for 20 vehicles, while 42 vehicles were involved at uncontrolled locations. An additional 16 vehicles were involved in crashes at stop sign controlled intersections.

The most frequent contributing factors among drivers involved in crashes were 'Failure to Yield' and 'Following too Close / ACDA', each cited for 9 vehicle involvements. 'Drove off Road' was identified as a factor for 7 vehicles, and 'Other Improper Action' for 6 vehicles. These factors highlight common driver behaviors preceding crashes.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 4 individuals were reported as being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. This represents approximately 5.5% of all drivers for whom a condition was recorded, excluding those listed as 'Apparently Normal' or 'Other/Unknown'.

Distraction was a reported factor for 15 drivers involved in crashes. The most common specific distraction was 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' for 10 drivers, followed by 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' for 3 drivers, and 'Other activity with an electronic device' for 2 drivers.

All crashes occurred on straight road alignments, with no incidents reported on curves. Four crashes, or approximately 9.3% of the total, occurred on a straight grade alignment, while the remaining 39 occurred on straight level alignments.

The most common pre-crash action reported for vehicles was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 39 vehicle involvements. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 14 vehicles, followed by 'Making Left Turn' with 8 vehicles immediately prior to the crash.

The most dominant manner of collision was 'Angle,' accounting for 14 crashes or 32.6% of all incidents. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was the second most frequent, with 12 crashes (27.9%), followed by 'Rear-end' collisions at 9 crashes (20.9%).

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved, accounting for 43 of the 78 vehicles. Sport utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup trucks were also frequently involved, with 15 and 11 instances respectively. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors and cargo vans, were involved in 5 incidents.

Drivers constituted the dominant role among persons involved in crashes, with 73 individuals. Occupants accounted for the remaining 17 individuals, making up approximately 18.9% of all persons recorded. There were no pedestrians or cyclists involved in crashes.

Among all persons involved in crashes, 8 individuals sustained injuries, comprising 6 minor injuries and 2 possible injuries. This means approximately 8.9% of individuals involved in crashes sustained some level of injury. No fatalities were reported among any persons.

The vast majority of participants, 79 individuals, were reported to be using shoulder and lap belts. However, 5 individuals were noted as using no safety equipment, representing approximately 5.6% of all participants. An additional 5 participants had their safety equipment use listed as 'Other/Unknown'.

The majority of crashes, 33 out of 43, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 9 incidents, representing approximately 20.9% of all crashes. There was also 1 crash that involved three vehicles.