805 CRASHES IN
GROVE CITY, OH
2021

In 2021, there was 1 motorist fatality and 235 motorist injuries reported in Grove City. Additionally, 3 pedestrians were injured, while no pedestrian fatalities were recorded. There were no reported cyclist fatalities or injuries during this period.

Crashes in Grove City during 2021 peaked on Wednesdays, with 151 incidents recorded. The most frequent hour for crashes was 3 PM, which saw 89 incidents. The majority of crashes, 588 of 805, occurred during daylight hours.

Of the 805 crashes in 2021, 1 (0.1%) was fatal, and 173 (21.5%) resulted in some level of injury (serious, minor, or possible). The remaining 631 crashes (78.4%) resulted in no reported injuries. There was 1 fatality recorded across all crashes in the city.

Most crashes in 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions, accounting for 480 incidents, and on dry road surfaces, totaling 609 incidents. Daylight was the predominant lighting condition, with 588 crashes occurring during these hours. Adverse conditions such as rain, snow, or fog were present in 118 crashes, while wet, snowy, or icy road surfaces were reported in 183 crashes.

The most represented age group among persons involved in crashes was 26-34, with 297 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequent vehicle type involved, totaling 771 vehicles. Chevrolet, Honda, and Ford were the top three vehicle makes, with 213, 186, and 182 vehicles respectively.

The majority of crashes, 728 of 805 (90.4%), occurred directly on the roadway. A total of 63 crashes, representing 7.8% of all incidents, occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the shoulder, roadside, in the median, or outside the trafficway.

The most frequent contributing factor among reported instances was 'Following too Close / ACDA,' accounting for 238 instances. 'Failure to Yield' was the second most common factor with 163 instances, followed by 'Other Improper Action' with 107 instances. These three factors collectively represent 66.4% of all specified contributing factors.

Crashes involving vulnerable road users, specifically pedestrians and bicyclists, totaled 9 incidents in 2021. This represents 1.1% of all crashes. Overall, 3 pedestrian crashes, 6 bicycle crashes, and 3 motorcycle crashes were reported.

A total of 51 crashes involved impaired driving, accounting for 6.3% of all crashes. These incidents were attributed to alcohol in 34 cases, both alcohol and drugs in 11 cases, and drugs alone in 6 cases.

Among drivers, 63 instances of abnormal conditions were reported, representing 4.3% of all drivers. These included 40 instances of being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol,' 10 instances of 'Physical Impairment,' and 5 instances of drivers who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.'

Distraction was reported in 51 instances among drivers involved in crashes, accounting for 3.5% of all drivers. The most common specific distractions were 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' (27 instances) and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' (11 instances).

A total of 71 crashes, or 8.8% of all incidents, occurred on curved sections of the roadway. Additionally, 132 crashes, representing 16.4% of the total, took place on road sections with a grade. The majority of crashes, 620, occurred on straight, level road alignments.

The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 724 instances. This was followed by 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' with 279 instances, and 'Making Left Turn' with 203 instances. These three actions collectively represent 92% of all specified pre-crash actions.

The dominant manner of collision in 2021 was 'Rear-end,' which accounted for 246 crashes or 30.6% of all incidents. 'Angle' collisions were the second most frequent, with 223 crashes, representing 27.7% of the total. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was also a significant category with 153 crashes.

Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 771 of 1543 vehicles. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, cargo vans, and buses, collectively comprised 95 vehicles, or 6.2% of all vehicles involved. Sport Utility Vehicles were the second most common type with 347 vehicles.

Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 1455 individuals, representing 73.8% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 513 persons, while pedestrians represented 4 persons. No cyclists were listed in this breakdown.

Out of 1972 persons involved in crashes, 1 person (0.1%) sustained fatal injuries. A total of 238 persons (12.1%) sustained some level of injury (serious, minor, or possible). The vast majority, 1683 persons, sustained no injuries.

Safety equipment, primarily shoulder and lap belts, was used by 1652 persons. A total of 51 persons were reported as using no safety equipment, representing 2.8% of those with reported equipment use. Child restraint systems were used by 91 individuals across various types.

The majority of crashes, 650 of 805 (80.7%), involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 113 incidents, representing 14.0% of the total. Multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles occurred in 42 incidents.