54 CRASHES IN
GATES MILLS, OH
2021

In 2021, there were no pedestrians or cyclists killed or injured in crashes in Gates Mills. All 13 injuries reported were sustained by motorists. There were no fatalities among any user group.

In 2021, crashes in Gates Mills most frequently occurred on Thursdays, with 11 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 5 p.m., also with 11 incidents. A majority of crashes, 38, happened during daylight hours, while 16 crashes occurred in dark conditions (14 on unlighted roadways and 2 on lighted roadways).

Of the 54 crashes in Gates Mills in 2021, 43 crashes, or 79.6%, resulted in no injuries. Injury-causing crashes accounted for 11 incidents, comprising 20.4% of the total. There were no fatal crashes reported, resulting in 0 fatalities during this period.

The majority of crashes in 2021 occurred under favorable conditions, with 31 crashes happening in clear weather, 33 on dry road surfaces, and 38 during daylight. However, 7 crashes occurred in rain and 2 in snow, while 14 crashes took place on wet roads and 1 on snowy roads. Additionally, 16 crashes occurred during dark conditions.

Among persons involved in crashes, the 16-20 age group was most represented with 23 individuals, followed by the 45-54 age group with 19 individuals. Chevrolet vehicles were involved in 9 incidents, making it the most frequent make. Honda, Ford, and Toyota vehicles each accounted for 8 involvements.

A significant majority of crashes, 45 out of 54, occurred directly on the roadway in Gates Mills. Nine crashes, representing 16.7% of the total, happened off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (8 incidents) or on the shoulder (1 incident).

The most common traffic control present at crash locations was 'No Control', accounting for 48 instances of involvement. Signalized locations, including signals (28 instances) and flashers (2 instances), were associated with 30 instances of involvement. Stop signs were present in 6 instances, yield signs in 4, and roundabouts in 2 instances.

Among contributing factors identified, 'Following too Close / ACDA' was the most frequent, noted in 14 instances. 'Failure to Yield' was cited in 8 instances, and 'Drove off Road' in 6 instances. Other contributing factors included 'Improper Turn' (4 instances) and 'Unsafe Speed' (3 instances).

Among drivers involved in crashes, three instances of abnormal conditions were reported. These included one driver who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', one with 'Physical Impairment', and one 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. These instances represent 3.3% of the 90 drivers for whom condition was recorded.

Four instances of driver distraction were identified in the data. Three drivers were distracted by something outside the vehicle, and one driver was distracted by something inside the vehicle. These distracted driving instances account for 4.4% of the 90 drivers recorded.

Of the 54 crashes, 12 incidents, or 22.2%, occurred on curved roadways (8 on curve level, 4 on curve grade). Crashes on roadways with a grade, either straight or curved, totaled 14 incidents, representing 25.9% of all crashes.

The most common pre-crash action reported for drivers was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 45 instances. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action with 15 instances. Additionally, 'Making Left Turn' was noted in 10 instances.

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 17 crashes or 31.5% of the total. Rear-end collisions were also significant, making up 14 crashes or 25.9%. Angle collisions represented 12 crashes, or 22.2%.

Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 37 instances. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 30 involvements. Commercial vehicles, including pickups, cargo vans, semi-tractors, and single unit trucks, collectively accounted for 14 involvements out of 90 total vehicles.

Drivers constituted the majority of persons involved in crashes, with 90 individuals recorded. Occupants accounted for 32 individuals. In total, 122 persons were involved in crashes.

Of the 122 persons involved in crashes, 108 individuals sustained no injuries. A total of 13 persons sustained injuries, comprising 2 serious injuries, 5 minor injuries, and 6 possible injuries. There were no fatalities among persons involved.

The majority of individuals, 106, used a shoulder and lap belt. Helmet use was reported for 5 individuals. Three individuals were recorded as using no safety equipment, representing 2.5% of those for whom safety equipment use was recorded. Child restraint systems were used by 3 individuals.

Most crashes in 2021 involved two vehicles, accounting for 34 incidents. Single-vehicle crashes represented 19 incidents, or 35.2% of the total. One crash involved three vehicles.