1,129 CRASHES IN
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
2021

In 2021, 1 motorist was killed and 351 motorists were injured in crashes. There were no fatalities among pedestrians or cyclists. Three pedestrians were injured, while no cyclists sustained injuries.

Crashes in Cuyahoga Falls peaked on Fridays with 213 incidents, and the peak hour for crashes was 5 PM with 93 occurrences. The majority of crashes, 70.8%, occurred during daylight hours, while 264 crashes occurred in dark conditions and 52 during dawn/dusk.

Of the 1129 crashes, 78.4% resulted in no injuries, while 21.5% involved some level of injury. There was 1 fatal crash, accounting for 0.1% of all incidents. It is important to note that this single fatal crash resulted in 1 fatality.

The majority of crashes occurred under clear weather conditions (55.5%), on dry road surfaces (75.9%), and during daylight (70.8%). Adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow were present in 14.6% of crashes, while wet, snowy, or icy road surfaces were reported in 23.3% of incidents.

The age group 26-34 was most represented among persons involved in crashes, with 396 individuals, followed by 16-20 year olds with 350 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 1050 of the 2105 vehicles. Ford, Chevrolet, and Honda were the top three vehicle makes involved, with 289, 254, and 222 occurrences respectively.

The vast majority of crashes, 1024 incidents (90.7%), occurred on the roadway. A total of 82 crashes, or 7.3%, occurred off the travel lanes, including on the shoulder (36), roadside (26), in the median (6), or outside the trafficway (14).

The most frequent traffic control condition associated with crashes was 'No Control' with 1144 occurrences. Signalized locations accounted for 750 occurrences. Locations with stop signs were associated with 194 occurrences.

Among contributing factors, 'Following too Close / ACDA' was the most common, accounting for 296 instances, or 15.0% of drivers. 'Failure to Yield' was cited in 155 instances (7.8% of drivers), and 'Other Improper Action' in 121 instances (6.1% of drivers). 'Improper Lane Change' and 'Drove off Road' were also notable, with 87 and 72 instances respectively.

A total of 9 crashes involved vulnerable road users (pedestrians and bicyclists), representing 0.79% of all crashes. This included 4 pedestrian crashes and 5 bicycle crashes. Additionally, 15 motorcyclists were involved in crashes.

There were 59 impaired-driving crashes, accounting for 5.2% of all crashes. Alcohol impairment was cited in 48 instances, while drug impairment was noted in 7 instances, and both alcohol and drugs in 4 instances.

Abnormal driver conditions were noted in 78 instances, representing 3.9% of all drivers involved in crashes. This included 43 instances of drivers 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol', 13 instances of drivers who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', and 11 instances of 'Emotional' conditions.

Driver distraction was identified in 134 instances, accounting for 6.8% of all drivers. The most common distractions were 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' (62 instances) and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' (37 instances). Electronic device use was noted in 11 instances for 'Other activity' and 7 instances for 'Manually operating an electronic communication device'.

Approximately 9.4% of crashes occurred on curves (57 on curve level, 49 on curve grade). Additionally, 26.9% of crashes occurred on grades (255 on straight grade, 49 on curve grade). The most common road alignment was 'Straight Level', accounting for 768 crashes.

The most common pre-crash actions for drivers were 'Straight Ahead' (1053 instances, 53.2% of drivers) and 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' (386 instances, 19.5% of drivers). 'Making Left Turn' was also a frequent action, with 197 instances (10.0% of drivers).

The dominant manner of collision was 'Rear-end', accounting for 336 crashes or 29.8% of all incidents. 'Angle' collisions were the second most common, with 284 crashes (25.2%). 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' represented 237 crashes, or 21.0%.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved, accounting for 1050 of the 2105 vehicles, representing 49.9%. Sport utility vehicles were also highly represented with 589 vehicles. Commercial vehicle types, including cargo vans, single unit trucks, and semi-tractors, collectively accounted for 75 vehicles, or 3.6% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 1979 individuals, representing 75.0% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 656 individuals, or 24.9%. Pedestrians represented a small fraction, with 4 individuals involved.

Among all persons involved in crashes, 1 individual sustained a fatal injury, while 354 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity (A, B, or C). This means 13.4% of all persons involved were injured. The majority of persons, 2178, sustained no injuries.

The most common safety equipment use was 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used', reported by 2255 participants. A notable 84 participants, or 3.4% of those with known restraint status, reported using 'None Used'. Child restraint systems (forward-facing, rear-facing, and booster seats) were used by 98 children.

The majority of crashes (887, or 78.6%) involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 199 incidents, representing 17.6% of all crashes. Multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles occurred in 43 instances, making up 3.8% of the total.