245 CRASHES IN
FAIRLAWN, OH
2021

In 2021, there were no pedestrian or cyclist fatalities or injuries reported in Fairlawn crashes. All 76 injuries recorded were sustained by motorists. There were no motorist fatalities during this period.

Crashes in Fairlawn were most frequent on Wednesdays, with 53 incidents recorded. The peak hour for crashes was 5 PM, which saw 24 incidents. The majority of crashes, 77.1%, occurred during daylight hours.

Of the 245 crashes in Fairlawn, 79.2% resulted in no injuries. Injury crashes accounted for 20.8% of the total, with 1.2% classified as serious injury crashes. There were no fatal crashes, meaning no persons were killed in any crash during this period.

The majority of crashes in Fairlawn occurred under clear weather conditions (151 crashes), on dry road surfaces (187 crashes), and during daylight hours (189 crashes). Conversely, 25 crashes occurred in the rain and 54 crashes happened on wet road surfaces.

The largest age group represented in crashes was 65+, accounting for 122 persons. Drivers aged 26-34 were also significantly represented, with 91 persons. The most frequently involved vehicle makes were Ford, with 70 vehicles, followed by Chevrolet with 61 vehicles.

Most crashes in Fairlawn, 237 of 245, occurred directly on the roadway. A smaller proportion of crashes, 3.3% (8 crashes), occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the roadside or shoulder.

The dominant traffic control type at crash locations was 'No Control', accounting for 53.5% of incidents where traffic control was noted. Locations with traffic signals were associated with 38.1% of crashes. Overall, 59.0% of crashes occurred at uncontrolled locations (No Control, Stop Sign, or Yield Sign).

The leading contributing factor identified in crashes was 'Following too Close / ACDA', cited in 86 instances, representing 17.8% of all driver actions. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common factor, accounting for 55 instances or 11.4% of driver actions. 'Improper Lane Change' and 'Ran Red Light' were also notable, with 16 and 14 instances respectively.

While most drivers were apparently normal, a small number of crashes involved drivers with abnormal conditions. Four drivers were noted with a 'Physical Impairment', and two drivers were recorded as having 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'. One driver was also reported as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'.

Specific driver distractions were identified in a small number of cases. Three drivers were distracted by factors outside the vehicle, and two were distracted by other factors inside the vehicle. Additionally, two drivers were distracted by a passenger.

The majority of crashes, 220 out of 245, occurred on a 'Straight Grade' road alignment. Crashes occurring on curves (Curve Level or Curve Grade) accounted for 17 incidents, representing 6.9% of all crashes. A significant 93.1% of crashes occurred on roads with a grade.

The most frequent pre-crash action by drivers was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 52.9% of all vehicle actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most common, at 21.7%. 'Making Left Turn' was the third most common action, representing 11.3% of vehicle actions.

The most dominant manners of collision were 'Angle' and 'Rear-end', both accounting for 88 crashes and 35.9% each of the total. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was the next most frequent, at 33 crashes or 13.5%.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 243 vehicles or 49.8% of the total. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were also highly represented, with 179 vehicles or 36.7%. Trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles collectively made up 10.0% of involved vehicles.

Drivers constituted the overwhelming majority of persons involved in crashes, accounting for 484 individuals or 75.5% of all persons. Occupants made up the remaining 157 individuals, or 24.5% of persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved persons.

Out of 641 persons involved in crashes, 76 sustained injuries, representing 11.9% of all individuals. No persons were killed in crashes during this period. The majority of individuals, 87.2%, reported no injuries.

The vast majority of participants, 585 individuals or 91.3%, were using shoulder and lap belts. A small number of individuals, 7, were noted as using no safety equipment. Child restraint systems were used by 27 children.

The majority of crashes, 196 out of 245, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 28 incidents, representing 11.4% of all crashes. Multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles occurred in 21 instances, or 8.6% of the total.