26 CRASHES IN
GOLF MANOR, OH
2021

In 2021, there were no fatalities among pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists in Golf Manor crashes. Motorists accounted for all 8 reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured in crashes.

Crash data for 2021 indicates that Saturday was the peak day for crashes, with 7 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 12 AM (midnight), accounting for 4 incidents. A total of 14 crashes occurred during daylight conditions, while 7 crashes occurred during dark conditions on lighted roadways.

In Golf Manor in 2021, the majority of crashes, 76.9% (20 incidents), resulted in no injuries. Injury crashes collectively accounted for 23.0% of all incidents, with 1 serious injury crash, 3 minor injury crashes, and 2 possible injury crashes. There were no fatal crashes reported in this period.

The majority of crashes occurred under clear weather conditions (18 incidents) and on dry road surfaces (22 incidents). Daylight was the most common lighting condition, present in 14 crashes. Adverse conditions included 6 crashes in cloudy weather, 3 on wet roads, and 1 on a snowy road surface.

The age group 26-34 was most represented in crashes with 13 persons, followed by those 65 and older with 8 persons. Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 27 vehicles, followed by sport utility vehicles with 12. Chevrolet vehicles were involved in 10 incidents, the highest among reported makes.

The majority of crashes, 22 incidents, occurred on the roadway itself. A total of 4 crashes, representing 15.4% of all incidents, occurred off the main travel lanes, with 3 on the roadside and 1 outside the trafficway.

A substantial majority of vehicles involved in crashes, 45 out of 51 (88.2%), were at locations with no traffic control. Stop signs were present for 4 involved vehicles, and traffic signals for 2 involved vehicles. This indicates that most crashes occurred at uncontrolled locations.

Among identified contributing factors, 'Other Improper Action' was cited most frequently in 8 incidents. 'Improper Backing' contributed to 5 crashes. 'Failure to Yield' and 'Drove off Road' were each factors in 3 incidents, highlighting common driver actions preceding crashes.

Abnormal driver conditions were identified in a small number of incidents. One driver was reported as 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', and another driver was 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'.

Driver distraction was noted in two incidents. One driver was distracted by 'Other distraction outside the vehicle', and another was 'Talking on hand-held communication device'.

The majority of crashes, 16 incidents, occurred on a straight grade roadway alignment. An additional 9 crashes occurred on straight level sections. One crash occurred on a curve with a grade, indicating that 65.4% of crashes occurred on a grade.

The most frequent pre-crash action reported was 'Parked', accounting for 17 incidents. Drivers proceeding 'Straight Ahead' were involved in 14 incidents, and 'Backing' was the pre-crash action in 7 incidents. These three actions represent the most common activities immediately prior to a crash.

The most common manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 8 crashes or 30.8% of the total. 'Angle', 'Backing', and 'Rear-end' collisions each occurred 5 times, representing 19.2% of crashes individually. 'Sideswipe; same direction' crashes occurred twice, and 'Head-on' once.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved, accounting for 27 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles were the next most frequent, with 12 vehicles involved. Commercial vehicle types, including cargo vans, pickups, single unit trucks, and vans (9-15 seats), collectively accounted for 7 vehicles.

Of the 44 persons involved in crashes, drivers represented the dominant role, with 34 individuals. Occupants accounted for the remaining 10 persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded among the involved persons.

Among all persons involved in crashes, 8 individuals sustained injuries. One person suffered serious injuries, 5 persons sustained minor injuries, and 2 persons had possible injuries. This means 18.2% of all persons involved experienced some level of injury.

For those where safety equipment use was identified, 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used' was reported for 23 participants. Two participants were recorded as having 'None Used' for safety equipment. One participant was using a 'Child Restraint System - Forward Facing'.

The majority of crashes, 21 incidents, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 3 incidents, representing 11.5% of the total. There were 2 crashes that involved three vehicles.