Ashtabula County Car Crash Accident Statistics

Hey, what's happening? Scott Kuboff, a car crash lawyer with the law firm of Ibold & O'Brien. I’m just sitting here in my home office and taking a look at the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s crash database for Ashtabula County. We do an awful lot of work in Ashtabula County as it is very close to our main office in Chardon. We do have a satellite office in Orwell, so if you are in the Ashtabula County area, we are near you.

Anyhow, if you've been watching some of my other videos about the crash database you know that it is from 2017 to December 19, 2022. This information is up-to-date. Taking a look during that time, 11,279 crashes in Ashtabula County. The road with the most number of crashes, not necessarily the most serious crashes, but the most number of crashes is US Route 20. So we're talking about folks going through Madison, Geneva, Ashtabula, and all the way through Conneaut. That is the road that far and away has the most crashes. Coming in at #2 is Interstate Route 90.

Taking a look in terms of what are the issues in Ashtabula County, the #1 reason, and this has been #2 in several other counties we talked about, but in Ashtabula County, it looks like the #1 issue is speed. So we're talking about going too fast on the highway, we're talking about being unable to stop in time on US 20, assured clear distance, and “rear-enders” as most people call them. The #2 issue in Ashtabula County in terms of traffic violations is failure to yield. So rolling through stop signs, pulling out into traffic when it's unsafe to do so.

Going through the difference between ages; mature-related accounts for roughly 39%. The teen and the youth-related are not too far behind. Taking a look at when these crashes occur, anybody that's been watching these videos comes as no surprise, it is during the times that folks are awake 6:00 AM to about 8:00 PM and it looks like in Ashtabula County the most significant time period where these crashes occur is between 2:00 and 7:00 PM. It's also not a surprise now that I've done several of these videos but, Friday is the day that most crashes occur.

If you're interested in taking a look at the Ashtabula County crash statistics go into the description below I will link to it you can click through and take a look for yourself.

Crash Dashboard: https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/dashboards-statistics/ostats-dashboards/crash-dashboard

Trumbull County Car Crash Accident Statistics

Hey, what's happening? Scott Kuboff, a car crash lawyer with the law firm of Ibold & O'Brien. I just got back from my Trumbull County office in Hubbard, sitting in the home office right now.  I am taking a look at the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s crash dashboard and it is really interesting.  It compiles statistics for car crashes from 2017 until current; right now it is most up to date as of December 19, 2022.  By the time you guys see this video it's going to be past that but it is a current as of that date.

So Trumbull County we are taking a look over that five year period of time - 24,000 crashes have occurred. I am taking a look at the road that has the most crashes, not necessarily the most serious crashes, but the highest number of crashes.  It’s really not surprising: US 422.  So folks driving through McDonald, Girard, Niles, Warren, and into Leavittsburg – it has the highest number of crashes.  That's not to be unexpected certainly when US 422 rolls right past a very, very busy mall [Eastwood Mall].

So taking a look at what seems to be the issue in terms of these crashes, and if you've been following my prior videos, speed is #2 with 2,900 crashes are speed related. So we are talking assured clear distance, we are talking about rear end collisions.  But the #1 is failure to yield - this is folks that are rolling through stop signs, pulling out into traffic when it was unsafe to do so.

In terms of age-related, when you factor in the teen and youth, you're talking over 10,000 crashes. That is a very, very significant portion of the crashes that occurred have younger drivers. Right behind youth crashes, at 9,400 crashes, are mature-related; so the elderly are in a significant number of crashes.

Taking a look when do these crashes occur, as I've been saying in these past videos, it's when folks are awake 6:00 AM to about 7:00 PM are when we see the highest volume.  Taking a look, afternoon in Trumbull County; afternoon is where crashes occur pretty frequently. The lunchtime hour between 12 and 1:00 PM is a big number at 6% of the time. But the biggest time when crashes occur is right when school letting out: 3:00 to 4:00 PM account for roughly 8.2% of the crashes.

When did these happen, now that I've been doing a couple of these videos, it is not surprising to me that Friday is coming in as the most significant day where crashes occur followed by Thursday. So when we're out there on the road, let's be careful, maintain appropriate speed, and keep our eyes on the road.  If you're interested to see more about the crash data just check the description below I will link the dashboard.

https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/dashboards-statistics/ostats-dashboards/crash-dashboard

How To Present An Uninsured and Underinsured (UM/UIM) Motorist Claim In Ohio

Ohio car collision attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses how to present an uninsured and underinsured (UM/UIM) motorist claim in Ohio.

If you have sustained an injury in a motor vehicle collision, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Can My Auto Insurance Increase for Filing An Uninsured/Underinsured (UM/UIM) Motorist Claim?

Ohio car collision attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses R.C. 3937.23 and whether insurance companies can raise your rates simply because you filed an uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) claim.

Under Ohio law – specifically 3937.23 – insurance companies cannot raise your rates simply because you were involved in a collision with an uninsured or underinsured motorist provided:

  • You were not at fault for the collision AND

  • You were not convicted of any violation of law as a result of the collision

If you have sustained an injury in a motor vehicle collision, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Why Having Full Coverage Auto Insurance May Not Be Enough

Ohio car collision attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses what "full coverage" means, what it covers, what it does not, and why you may want to take a close look at your auto insurance policy now.

In addition to appropriate collision/comprehensive coverage for your motor vehicle, it is recommended that you carry a minimum of:

  • Liability Coverage: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per occurrence

  • Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per occurrence

  • Medical Payment Coverage: $5,000

If you have sustained an injury in a motor vehicle collision, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Can My Auto Insurance Increase for a No-Fault Collision?

Ohio car collision attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses R.C. 3937.22 and whether insurance companies can raise your rates simply because you were involved in one collision during the policy period that was NOT your fault.

Under Ohio law – specifically R.C. 3937.22 – insurance companies cannot raise your rates simply because you were involved in ONE collision during the policy period provided:

  • You were not at fault for the collision AND

  • You were not convicted of any violation of law as a result of the collision

If it was your 2nd or 3rd collision during the policy period, were at fault, or otherwise convicted of some traffic offense, your rates can increase. 

If you have sustained an injury in a motor vehicle collision, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

Discussing Common Ohio Motor Vehicle Collision Claims

Ohio motor vehicle accident attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses a driver’s duty to operate in a safe and reasonable manner and common reasons for motor vehicle collisions.

If you have sustained an injury in a motor vehicle collision, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.