966 CRASHES IN
FINDLAY, OH
2021

In 2021, all 4 traffic fatalities in Findlay, OH were motorists. There were no fatalities reported for pedestrians or cyclists. A total of 246 motorists were injured, along with 10 pedestrians and 0 cyclists.

Crashes in Findlay, OH showed distinct temporal patterns in 2021, with Friday being the peak day of the week, experiencing 186 crashes. The busiest hour for crashes was 3 PM, with 106 incidents recorded. The majority of crashes, 74.3% or 718 incidents, occurred during daylight hours.

Of the 966 crashes in 2021, 772 (79.9%) resulted in no injuries, while 194 crashes (20.1%) involved some level of injury. There were 4 fatal crashes recorded, which aligns with the 4 total fatalities reported for the year. It is important to note that a single fatal crash can involve multiple fatalities, though in this period, the numbers are equal.

The majority of crashes in 2021 occurred under clear weather (604 crashes, 62.5%), on dry road surfaces (735 crashes, 76.1%), and during daylight hours (718 crashes, 74.3%). However, adverse conditions were also present in a significant number of incidents, with 104 crashes occurring in rain and 187 on wet roads. Additionally, 198 crashes occurred during dark conditions (157 on lighted roadways, 41 on unlighted roadways).

Among the persons involved in crashes, the age group 26-34 was most represented with 356 individuals, followed by 16-20 with 320 individuals. Passenger Cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 1048 of the 1805 vehicles. Ford and Chevrolet were the top two vehicle makes involved in crashes, with 277 and 272 instances respectively.

A substantial majority of crashes, 833 out of 966, occurred directly on the roadway. Crashes occurring off the main travel lanes, such as on the roadside, shoulder, or median, accounted for 105 incidents, representing 10.9% of all crashes. This indicates a notable proportion of run-off-road incidents.

The most frequently cited improper actions contributing to crashes were "Following too Close / ACDA" with 236 instances, "Failure to Yield" with 208 instances, and "Drove off Road" with 75 instances. Other significant factors included "Improper Lane Change" (64 instances) and "Other Improper Action" (61 instances). These factors represent specific driver behaviors documented in the crash reports.

A total of 57 commercial vehicles were involved in crashes in 2021. This count included 39 Semi-Tractor Trailers and 18 Other Commercial Vehicles.

In 2021, 22 vulnerable road users, specifically pedestrians and bicyclists, were involved in crashes. This included 10 pedestrians and 12 bicyclists. An additional 9 motorcyclists were also involved in crashes.

A total of 24 animal-related incidents were reported in 2021. The majority of these involved deer, accounting for 19 incidents, while 5 incidents involved other types of animals.

There were 32 impaired-driving crashes in Findlay, OH during 2021, representing 3.3% of all crashes. Of these, 21 involved alcohol, 9 involved drugs, and 2 involved both alcohol and drugs.

Among drivers involved in crashes, 36 instances of abnormal conditions were reported. These included 18 drivers under the influence of medications/drugs/alcohol, 7 drivers experiencing illness, and 4 drivers who fell asleep, fainted, or were fatigued. An additional 4 drivers were noted as emotional, and 3 had physical impairments.

Driver distraction was noted in 44 instances in 2021. The most common specific distractions included "Other distraction inside the vehicle" (19 instances) and "Other distraction outside the vehicle" (17 instances). Manually operating an electronic communication device was cited in 3 instances.

The majority of crashes, 823 out of 966, occurred on straight, level roadways. Crashes on curved sections of road (Curve Level and Curve Grade) accounted for 77 incidents, or 7.9% of all crashes. Additionally, 99 crashes, or 10.2%, occurred on roadways with a grade (Straight Grade and Curve Grade).

The most common pre-crash actions for vehicles were "Straight Ahead" (885 instances), "Slowing or Stopped In Traffic" (302 instances), and "Making Left Turn" (191 instances). These three actions collectively represent a significant portion of vehicle movements immediately preceding crashes.

The most frequent manner of collision was "Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport," accounting for 310 crashes or 32.1% of the total. Angle collisions were the second most common, with 272 incidents (28.2%), closely followed by rear-end collisions at 260 incidents (26.9%). These three types represent the dominant patterns of collisions.

Passenger Cars were the most prevalent vehicle type involved in crashes, with 1048 instances out of 1805 total vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles (340) and Pickups (196) were also frequently involved. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Single Unit Trucks, Cargo Vans, and Buses, collectively accounted for 78 vehicles.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 1689 individuals. Occupants accounted for 578 individuals, while pedestrians made up 10 individuals.

Out of 2195 persons whose injury severity was recorded, 4 individuals sustained fatal injuries, and 256 individuals sustained some level of injury (Serious, Minor, or Possible). This means 11.7% of persons with recorded injury severity were injured, and 0.18% were fatally injured.

Among the 2267 persons with recorded safety equipment use, 1975 individuals used both shoulder and lap belts. A total of 72 individuals were reported as using no safety equipment, representing 3.2% of those with recorded use.

The majority of crashes, 753 out of 966, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 173 incidents, or 17.9% of all crashes. Crashes involving three or more vehicles were less common, with 40 such incidents reported.