197 CRASHES IN
FAYETTE, OH
2021

In Fayette during 2021, there were no fatalities reported for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists. A total of 84 motorists sustained injuries in crashes. There were no reported injuries for pedestrians or cyclists during this period.

Crash data for 2021 in Fayette indicates that Thursdays had the highest number of crashes, with 34 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 10 AM, recording 18 incidents. The majority of crashes, 138, occurred during daylight conditions, while 51 crashes happened during dark conditions.

In Fayette during 2021, 69% of crashes resulted in no reported injuries, totaling 136 incidents. Injury crashes, encompassing serious, minor, and possible injuries, accounted for 30.9% of incidents, or 61 crashes. There were no fatal crashes and zero fatalities reported in the jurisdiction for this period.

The majority of crashes in Fayette occurred under favorable conditions in 2021, with 65% happening in clear weather, 76.6% on dry road surfaces, and 70.1% during daylight. Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or fog contributed to 25 crashes. Similarly, 45 crashes occurred on wet, icy, or snowy road surfaces, and 51 crashes took place during dark conditions.

Among persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 82 individuals, followed by the 16-20 and 35-44 age groups, each with 68 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 153 vehicles. Ford was the most common vehicle make involved in crashes, with 72 incidents, followed by Chevrolet with 59.

The majority of crashes, 137, occurred directly on the roadway. A significant portion, 60 crashes, or 30.5% of the total, occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside, shoulder, or outside the trafficway. This indicates a notable number of run-off-road incidents.

Among traffic control types reported, 'No Control' was the most frequent, with 178 instances. 'Signal' was also a significant factor, reported in 140 instances. 'Stop Sign' was present in 20 instances, and 'Yield Sign' in 2.

Following too Close / ACDA was the most common contributing factor, reported 70 times. 'Drove off Road' was cited in 33 instances, and 'Failure to Yield' in 26 instances. These three factors collectively represent a significant portion of reported improper actions.

A total of 14 commercial vehicles were involved in crashes. Of these, 10 were 'Other Commercial Vehicles' and 4 were 'Semi-Tractor Trailers'.

In 2021, 12 crashes involved animals, representing 6.1% of all crashes. Deer were involved in 10 of these incidents, while 2 involved other types of animals.

There were 16 crashes in 2021 where impairment was a factor, accounting for 8.1% of all crashes. Alcohol was a factor in 9 incidents, drugs in 6 incidents, and both alcohol and drugs in 1 incident. These figures represent a floor for impairment-related crashes, as such incidents are often under-reported.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 19 were reported with abnormal conditions. This includes 15 instances of drivers 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol', 3 instances of drivers who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', and 1 instance of 'Physical Impairment'. These abnormal conditions represent 5.7% of all reported driver conditions.

Driver distraction was identified in 14 instances. The most common specific distraction was 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' with 8 occurrences. 'Manually operating an electronic communication device' and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' each occurred 2 times. These identified distractions represent 4.2% of all driver conditions reported.

The majority of crashes, 138, occurred on straight, level roadways. However, 47 crashes, or 23.9% of the total, occurred on curves, which are known to elevate crash risk. Additionally, 30 crashes, representing 15.2% of the total, took place on roadways with a grade.

The most frequent pre-crash action reported for vehicles was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 151 instances or 44.3% of all actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most common, with 79 instances (23.2%). 'Negotiating a Curve' was reported 45 times, representing 13.2% of pre-crash actions.

The most common manner of collision in 2021 was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 70 crashes or 35.5% of the total. Closely following was 'Rear-end' collisions, with 69 incidents representing 35% of all crashes. 'Angle' collisions were the third most frequent, with 36 crashes or 18.3%.

Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 153 vehicles or 44.9% of the total. Pick-up trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles were also frequently involved, with 74 and 73 vehicles respectively. Commercial and heavy vehicles, including single unit trucks, semi-tractors, cargo vans, and buses, collectively comprised 15 vehicles, representing 4.4% of all vehicles involved.

Among the 488 persons involved in crashes, drivers represented the dominant role, with 332 individuals or 68% of the total. Occupants accounted for the remaining 156 individuals, comprising 32% of those involved. There were no pedestrians or cyclists reported among the persons involved in crashes.

Out of 488 persons involved in crashes, 84 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity, representing 17.2% of all persons. This included 5 persons with serious injuries, 42 with minor injuries, and 37 with possible injuries. The majority of individuals, 395 persons, reported no injuries.

Among persons involved in crashes, 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' was the most common safety equipment reported, with 411 instances. However, 26 individuals, representing 5.3% of persons, were reported as using 'None Used' for safety equipment. Additionally, child restraint systems were utilized by 24 individuals.

The majority of crashes in 2021 involved two vehicles, accounting for 121 incidents. Single-vehicle crashes represented 33% of the total, with 65 reported incidents. There were also 11 multi-vehicle crashes involving three or four vehicles.