June 2017 Crash Statistics
103 Crashes Reported in April
· There were 27 less crashes in June 2017 than in May 2017.
o 19 Crashes reported in which Injuries Occurred.
o That is One Injury Crash for every 5.42 Crashes Reported.
o Multiple Injuries were reported in 5 Crashes.
· Total Injuries Reported
o 24 Injuries were reported , 2 Serious Injury crashes
Top 5 Streets
· Walnut Avenue
o 17 Total Crashes
o 16.50 % of Total Crashes
o 38.46 % of Injuries Reported (10 Injuries Reported on this Roadway)
· Chattanooga Road and North Bypass
o 8 Total Crashes
o 7.76 % of Total Crashes
o 15.38 % of Injuries Reported (4 Injuries Reported on the Roadway)
· Glenwood Avenue
o 9 Total Crashes
o 8.73 % of Total Crashes
o 0 % of Injuries Reported ( 0 Reported Injuries on the Roadway)
· Abutment Road
o 7 Total Crashes
o 6.79 % of Total Crashes
o 7.69 % of Injuries Reported (2 Reported Injuries on the Roadway)
· Underwood Street
o 6 Total Crashes
o 5.82 % of Total Crashes
o 3.84 % of Injuries Reported (1 Reported Injury on the Roadway)
Crashes Involving DUI
· 3 Reported Crashes involving DUI
Crashes Involving Speed
· 5 Reported Crashes involving Speed (Includes Too Fast for Conditions)
Crashes Involving Distracted or Inattentive Driver
· 4 Crashes Reported with Distracted or Inattentive Driver
Crashes Involving Drivers Following One Another Too Closely
· 28 Crashes Reported involving Following Too Closely
Crashes by Type
· Rear End Crashes 42 / 40.77 %
· Angle Crashes 46 / 44.66 %
· Sideswipe 7 / 6.79 %
· Non-Vehicle 7 / 6.79 %
· Head On 1 / 0.97 %
Days of the Week
· 10 crashes occurred on Mondays
· 12 crashes occurred on Tuesdays
· 10 crashes occurred on Wednesdays
· 31 crashes occurred on Thursdays
· 20 crashes occurred on Fridays
· 11 crashes occurred on Saturdays
· 9 crashes occurred on Sundays
Time of Day
· 0000- 0559-4
· 0600-0859-8
· 0900-1059-9
· 1100-1359-22
· 1400-1559-18
· 1600-1859-28
· 1900-2159-13
· 2200-2359-1
Top Contributing Factors
· Following Too Closely: 28 (27.8 % of all crashes)
· Failure to Yield: 23 (22.33 % of all crashes)
· Improper Backing: 8 (7.76 % of all crashes)
· Improper Turn: 7 (6.80 % of all crashes)
· Improper Lane Change 7 (6.80 % of all crashes)
Based on the crash data from May 2017, Selective Enforcement Details were conducted in the following areas in June:
o Walnut Ave
o Glenwood Ave
o Chattanooga Rd/North Bypass
o Shugart Rd
o Tibbs Rd
There were 6 total Enforcement Details conducted in June, resulting in 56 total violations being identified.
Comparing the crash data compiled and the enforcement activities conducted for the month of June 2017, details will be conducted in July 2017 in the following areas:
o Walnut Ave
o Glenwood Ave
o Chattanooga Rd/North Bypass
o Abutment Rd
o Underwood Street