70 CRASHES IN
GERMANTOWN, OH
2021

In 2021, motorists were the only group to sustain fatalities, with 1 motorist killed. Additionally, 15 motorists were injured in crashes. There were no recorded fatalities or injuries among pedestrians or cyclists during this period.

Crashes in Germantown in 2021 peaked on Fridays with 16 incidents, followed by Thursdays and Saturdays, each with 13 incidents. The most frequent crash hour was 5 PM, accounting for 10 crashes, with 3 PM also seeing a high of 10 crashes. A significant 70% of crashes occurred during daylight hours, while 22.9% occurred in dark conditions.

In 2021, 81.4% of crashes in Germantown resulted in no injuries, totaling 57 incidents. There was 1 fatal crash, which led to 1 fatality, and 13 crashes involved injuries of varying severity. It is important to note that the number of fatalities (persons killed) can differ from the number of fatal crashes, as a single crash may result in multiple deaths.

The majority of crashes in Germantown during 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions, accounting for 65.7% of incidents. Similarly, 78.6% of crashes happened on dry road surfaces and 70% occurred during daylight hours. Adverse conditions such as rain contributed to 12.9% of crashes, while wet roads were a factor in 15.7% of incidents.

Among the 196 persons involved in crashes, the 0-15 age group was most represented with 54 individuals, followed by the 16-20 age group with 26 individuals. Passenger Cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 75 vehicles out of 129. Chevrolet was the most common vehicle make involved in crashes, with 27 instances, followed by Ford with 20 instances.

The majority of crashes, 57 out of 70, occurred on the roadway itself, representing 81.4% of incidents. Crashes occurring off the travel lanes, including on the roadside, shoulder, or outside the trafficway, collectively accounted for 9 crashes, or 12.9% of the total. This indicates a notable proportion of run-off-road incidents.

Among the traffic control types associated with involved vehicles, 'No Control' was the most frequent, with 71 instances. Signalized locations were associated with 41 instances, and stop signs with 17 instances. These figures represent the reported presence of traffic control for vehicles involved in crashes.

The most frequently cited contributing factor among drivers was 'Following too Close / ACDA', accounting for 17 instances, or 14.8% of driver actions. 'Improper Backing' and 'Failure to Yield' each contributed to 6 instances, representing 5.2% of driver actions. 'Improper Turn' and 'Drove off Road' were also notable factors, each with 5 instances.

Among driver conditions, 5 drivers were reported as being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol', representing 4.3% of all drivers. Additionally, 1 driver was noted as 'Emotional' and another as having 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'. These indicate specific abnormal conditions at the time of the crash.

Out of 115 drivers, 2 were distracted by 'Other distraction inside the vehicle', representing 1.7% of drivers. One driver was distracted by 'Other activity with an electronic device', accounting for 0.9% of drivers. These instances highlight specific forms of driver distraction.

The majority of crashes, 58 out of 70, occurred on 'Straight Level' road alignments, representing 82.9% of incidents. Crashes on curves (Curve Grade or Curve Level) accounted for 7 incidents, or 10% of the total. Crashes on grades (Straight Grade or Curve Grade) accounted for 10 incidents, or 14.3% of the total.

The most common pre-crash action among vehicles was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 54 instances, or 41.9% of vehicles. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action, with 21 instances, representing 16.3% of vehicles. 'Making Left Turn' was also a notable action, with 15 instances, or 11.6% of vehicles.

The dominant manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 25 crashes, or 35.7% of the total. Rear-end collisions were the second most frequent, with 17 crashes, representing 24.3% of incidents. Angle collisions also constituted a significant portion, with 16 crashes, or 22.9% of the total.

Passenger Cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 75 out of 129 vehicles, or 58.1%. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 24 vehicles, and Pickups with 12 vehicles. Commercial-like vehicles, including Single Unit Trucks, Semi-Tractors, Heavy Equipment, Cargo Vans, and Buses, collectively accounted for 8 vehicles.

Among the 196 persons involved in crashes, drivers represented the dominant role, accounting for 115 individuals, or 58.7%. Occupants made up the second largest group, with 81 individuals, representing 41.3% of persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded among the person types.

Out of 196 persons involved in crashes, 180 sustained no injuries, representing 91.8% of individuals. There was 1 fatality recorded, accounting for 0.5% of persons. A total of 15 persons sustained injuries, comprising 3 serious, 11 minor, and 1 possible injury.

For persons whose safety equipment use was specified, 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' was the most common, reported for 119 individuals. A notable 53 persons were recorded as using 'None Used', representing 29.4% of those with specified safety equipment. Additionally, 4 individuals used Child Restraint Systems.

The majority of crashes, 55 out of 70, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 13 incidents, representing 18.6% of all crashes. Only 2 crashes involved three vehicles, indicating no large multi-vehicle pile-ups during this period.