21 CRASHES IN
FLUSHING, OH
2021

During 2021 in Flushing, there were no pedestrians or cyclists killed or injured in crashes. All 8 reported injuries were sustained by motorists. There were no fatalities among any user group in the analyzed period.

Crashes in Flushing occurred most frequently on Thursdays, with 5 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 6 PM, accounting for 3 incidents. The data indicates that 14 crashes occurred during daylight hours, while 6 crashes happened in dark conditions (3 on lighted and 3 on unlighted roadways).

Out of 21 crashes, 15 (71.4%) resulted in no injuries, while 6 crashes (28.6%) involved some level of injury. Specifically, there was 1 serious injury crash, 2 minor injury crashes, and 3 possible injury crashes. There were no fatal crashes reported in Flushing during 2021; however, it is important to note that fatalities (persons killed) may differ from fatal crashes because one crash can involve multiple fatalities.

The majority of crashes occurred under clear weather conditions (11 incidents) and on dry road surfaces (15 incidents). Most crashes, 14 out of 21, also took place during daylight hours. Conversely, 4 crashes occurred in rain and 4 on wet road surfaces, while 6 crashes happened in dark conditions.

A total of 12 crashes occurred on the roadway, while 9 crashes happened on the roadside. This means that 9 out of 21 crashes (42.9%) occurred off the travel lanes, indicating a notable proportion of run-off-road incidents.

Among the reported traffic control types, 'No Control' was dominant, associated with 24 units. 'Stop Sign' was present at 6 units. This indicates that 80% of the units involved in crashes had no traffic control present.

Among the reported contributing factors, 'Drove off Road' was the most frequent with 7 instances, representing 35.0% of identified factors. 'Left of Center' accounted for 4 instances (20.0%), while 'Failure to Yield', 'Swerving to Avoid', and 'Unsafe Speed' each accounted for 2 instances (10.0% each). These five factors represent the most common contributing actions in crashes.

Two drivers were reported to have 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.' and two drivers were 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. These abnormal conditions collectively account for 4 out of 28 reported driver conditions, or 14.3% of drivers with a specified condition.

Two drivers were identified as distracted at the time of their crash, accounting for 7.4% of drivers with a reported distraction status. One driver experienced 'Other distraction inside the vehicle,' and another experienced 'Other distraction outside the vehicle.'

A total of 8 crashes (38.1%) occurred on curves, including 7 on 'Curve Grade' and 1 on 'Curve Level'. Furthermore, 13 crashes (61.9%) occurred on grades, comprising 7 on 'Curve Grade' and 6 on 'Straight Grade'.

The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 17 out of 29 reported actions (58.6%). 'Negotiating a Curve' was the second most frequent action, with 7 instances (24.1%). 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was reported in 2 instances (6.9%).

The dominant manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 12 out of 21 crashes (57.1%). Other patterns included 'Sideswipe; opposite direction' with 3 crashes (14.3%), and 'Rear-end' and 'Rear-to-rear' each with 2 crashes (9.5% each).

Sport Utility Vehicles were the most common vehicle type involved, with 11 instances out of 30 vehicles (36.7%). Pick-up trucks accounted for 9 vehicles, and passenger cars for 7 vehicles. Commercial vehicle types, including pick-ups, farm equipment, semi-tractors, and vans, collectively represented 12 out of 30 vehicles (40%).

Drivers constituted the majority of persons involved in crashes, with 29 out of 39 individuals (74.4%). Occupants accounted for the remaining 10 persons (25.6%). No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash data.

Out of 38 persons with reported injury severity, 30 individuals (78.9%) sustained no injuries. There were 8 injured persons, with 1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries, and 4 possible injuries. No fatalities were recorded among persons in crashes.

Safety equipment use was reported for 37 participants, with 32 individuals (86.5%) using 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used.' Three individuals (8.1%) were reported to have used 'None Used,' indicating a notable proportion of unrestrained occupants. Additionally, 2 individuals used a 'Child Restraint System - Forward Facing.'

The data shows that 12 out of 21 crashes (57.1%) were single-vehicle incidents. The remaining 9 crashes (42.9%) involved two vehicles. There were no crashes reported involving more than two vehicles.