53 CRASHES IN
GLENDALE, OH
2021

In 2021, there were 0 fatalities among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in Glendale. A total of 23 motorists sustained injuries in crashes. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured during this period.

Crashes in Glendale most frequently occurred on Fridays, with 13 incidents reported on this day of the week. The peak hour for crashes was 12 PM, with 6 incidents. The majority of crashes, 36 out of 53, took place during daylight or dawn/dusk conditions.

Of the 53 crashes in Glendale during 2021, 37 (69.8%) resulted in no injuries. Injury-causing crashes accounted for 16 incidents, with 2 resulting in serious injuries, 6 in minor injuries, and 8 in possible injuries. There were no fatal crashes reported in this period.

A significant portion of crashes in Glendale occurred under favorable conditions, with 37.7% happening in clear weather, 62.3% on dry road surfaces, and 58.5% during daylight. However, 13 crashes occurred in rain, 20 on wet roads, and 17 in dark conditions (lighted or unlighted roadways).

Among the 128 persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 29 individuals. Honda, Chevrolet, and Toyota were the most frequently involved vehicle makes, each appearing 12 or 13 times. Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type, accounting for 87 of the 95 vehicles involved.

The vast majority of crashes, 49 out of 53, occurred on the roadway in Glendale during 2021. Four crashes, representing 7.5% of the total, occurred off the travel lanes, with 2 on the roadside and 2 on the shoulder.

Among the traffic control conditions recorded for involved vehicles, 63 were at locations with no control, representing the dominant condition. Signalized locations accounted for 23 instances. Overall, 75.8% of recorded traffic control instances were at uncontrolled locations (No Control, Stop Sign, Yield Sign, Flasher).

The leading contributing factor in crashes was 'Following too Close / ACDA,' accounting for 21 instances. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common factor with 7 instances, followed by 'Other Improper Action' with 5 instances. These top three factors combined represent 62.3% of all reported contributing factors.

Five drivers were reported with abnormal conditions at the time of their crashes. This included 3 drivers 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol' and 2 drivers who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'. These abnormal conditions represent 5.3% of all recorded driver conditions.

Five instances of specific driver distractions were identified in crashes. Two drivers were distracted by manually operating an electronic communication device, two by other distractions outside the vehicle, and one by another distraction inside the vehicle. These specified distractions represent 5.4% of all recorded driver distraction instances.

The majority of crashes occurred on straight road alignments, with 31 on 'Straight Level' and 21 on 'Straight Grade'. Crashes on grades accounted for 39.6% of the total. Only one crash occurred on a 'Curve Level' alignment, representing 1.9% of all incidents.

The most frequent pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 48 instances, or 50.5% of all reported actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most common at 28 instances (29.5%). 'Making Left Turn' was also notable with 11 instances, representing 11.6% of actions.

Rear-end collisions were the dominant manner of collision, accounting for 23 crashes or 43.4% of the total. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was the second most frequent, with 14 crashes (26.4%). Angle collisions comprised 8 crashes, representing 15.1% of the total.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 87 of the 95 vehicles, or 91.6%. Other vehicle types included 3 Sport Utility Vehicles, 2 Pick ups, and 2 Semi-Tractors. One motorcycle was also involved.

Drivers constituted the majority of persons involved in crashes, with 94 individuals, representing 73.4% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for the remaining 34 individuals, or 26.6% of persons.

Out of 128 persons involved in crashes, 23 sustained injuries, representing 17.9% of the total. This included 4 serious injuries, 7 minor injuries, and 12 possible injuries. There were no fatalities among the persons recorded.

The majority of participants (93 individuals, or 72.7%) used 'Shoulder and Lap Belt'. Five individuals (3.9%) were recorded as using 'None Used'. Other categories like 'Child Restraint System' and 'Helmet Used' accounted for smaller numbers.

The majority of crashes in Glendale involved two vehicles, accounting for 40 of the 53 incidents, or 75.5%. Single-vehicle crashes represented 12 incidents, or 22.6% of the total. There was one crash involving three vehicles.