331 CRASHES IN
ENGLEWOOD, OH
2021

In 2021, there were 0 fatalities among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in Englewood. However, 120 motorists sustained injuries, making them the highest-impact group. Additionally, one pedestrian was injured, while no cyclists were reported injured.

Crashes in Englewood peaked on Thursdays, with 62 incidents recorded, and the most frequent hour for crashes was 4 PM, with 36 occurrences. A majority of crashes, 219 out of 331, occurred during daylight hours. Conversely, 92 crashes took place in dark conditions, either on lighted or unlighted roadways.

Of the 331 crashes in 2021, 73.4% (243 crashes) resulted in no injuries, categorized as property-damage-only incidents. Injury-involved crashes, including serious, minor, and possible injuries, accounted for 88 incidents, or 26.6% of the total. There were no fatal crashes reported in Englewood during this period.

The majority of crashes in Englewood occurred under favorable environmental conditions, with 58.3% (193 crashes) happening in clear weather, 71.0% (235 crashes) on dry road surfaces, and 66.2% (219 crashes) during daylight. However, adverse conditions also contributed to crashes, with 55 incidents occurring in rain and 84 on wet roads.

Among all persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented, with 131 individuals. Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved, accounting for 281 vehicles. Chevrolet was the most frequently appearing vehicle make, with 103 vehicles involved in crashes.

The vast majority of crashes, 288 out of 331, occurred on the roadway itself. A total of 34 crashes, representing 10.3% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the shoulder (14), in the median (11), or on the roadside (9). These indicate instances where the first harmful event happened outside the immediate traffic flow.

Among vehicles involved in crashes, 60.1% (375 vehicles) were at locations with no traffic control present. Conversely, 35.9% (224 vehicles) were at signalized intersections. Stop signs, yield signs, and flashers accounted for a smaller proportion of traffic control devices at crash locations.

The leading contributing factor identified was 'Following too Close / ACDA,' accounting for 104 instances, or 31.3% of factors reported. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common factor, with 63 instances, representing 19.0%. 'Ran Red Light' was also a significant factor, contributing to 29 incidents, or 8.7%.

Crashes involving commercial vehicles accounted for 39 incidents, representing 11.8% of all crashes in 2021. Of these, 35 involved semi-tractor trailers, while 4 involved other types of commercial vehicles. This highlights the presence of heavy vehicles in a notable portion of crashes.

A total of 10 crashes, or 3.0% of all incidents, were identified as impairment-related. Alcohol was a factor in 6 crashes, while both alcohol and drugs were involved in 2 crashes. Drugs alone contributed to 2 crashes, indicating various forms of impairment.

While most drivers were apparently normal, 23 drivers, representing 3.8% of all drivers with reported conditions, exhibited abnormal states. This included 10 drivers under the influence of medications, drugs, or alcohol, and 6 drivers who fell asleep, fainted, or were fatigued. Emotional states, illness, and physical impairment were also noted in a smaller number of drivers.

Among drivers with reported distraction status, 20 drivers, representing 3.3% of the total, were identified as distracted. The most common distractions were other distractions inside the vehicle (10 instances) and other distractions outside the vehicle (5 instances). Manual operation of electronic communication devices accounted for 3 instances of distraction.

The majority of crashes, 265 out of 331, occurred on straight, level road alignments. Crashes on curved sections of roadway, including curve grade and curve level, accounted for 15 incidents, or 4.5% of the total. Crashes on graded sections of roadway, both straight and curved, totaled 63 incidents, representing 19.0%.

The most frequent pre-crash action for drivers was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 331 instances, or 54.0% of reported actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most common, with 109 instances, or 17.8%. 'Making Left Turn' was also a significant action, occurring 74 times, representing 12.1% of pre-crash actions.

The dominant manner of collision was 'Angle,' accounting for 103 crashes, or 31.1% of the total. 'Rear-end' collisions were nearly as frequent, with 99 incidents, making up 29.9% of crashes. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' represented 76 crashes, or 23.0% of the total.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 281 vehicles. Sport utility vehicles followed with 178 vehicles, and pickup trucks with 69 vehicles. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, cargo vans, and buses, collectively comprised 130 vehicles, or 20.8% of all vehicles involved.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 605 individuals, representing 74.9% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 201 individuals, or 24.9% of the total. One pedestrian was also involved in a crash.

Out of 807 persons involved in crashes, 121 individuals sustained injuries, comprising 15.0% of the total. The majority, 678 persons, or 84.0%, sustained no injuries. There were no fatalities among persons involved in crashes.

The most common safety equipment used was 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used,' reported by 699 individuals, representing 86.7% of those with known safety equipment status. A small proportion, 11 individuals, or 1.4%, were reported as using 'None Used.' Child restraint systems were used by 48 individuals across various types.