A Canfield Ohio chain reaction crash resulting in a three mile back-up after a one car crash resulted in a chain reaction of multiple cars brings us to look at how we can avoid these Ohio crashes. Chain-reaction crashes are common, particularly on interstate roads with high speed limits. Chain reaction crashes often occur in the winter, when ice and snow make stopping take longer, and visibility from falling snow and skies that darken earlier in the evening making it harder to spot other vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n
Ohio Chain-Reaction Crash Statistics<\/p>\n
Ohio usually sees several hundred chain-reaction crashes each year. From 1990 to 1999, Ohio had an average of about 800 chain-reaction crashes per year. However, the trend for chain-reaction crashes has reduced over time. The multiple crash numbers from 1999 was 779, down from 932 in 1990. Ohio\u2019s recent stress on safe driving, particularly during unsafe winter road conditions have helped keep Ohio drivers safe on the road even with ice, snow, and other unfavorable driving conditions. (December 2013, https:\/\/www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov\/Pubs\/809-301.pdf)<\/p>\n
This year, Ohio has seen numerous chain reaction crashes. Some of the most high-profile Ohio crash cases are listed below:<\/p>\n
\u2022 In March, three busses traveling on Fred Taylor Drive at Columbus University collided when the lead bus slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting a car that suddenly swerved in front of the bus. Seven people were injured in the crash.<\/p>\n
\u2022 In August, a semi-truck traveling along I-75 crashed rear ended a car, which ended up hitting another semi-truck in the rear. A total of three semi-trucks and 4 vehicles were involved in the crash, which killed two people.<\/p>\n
\u2022 In November, a vehicle swerved off the road along Route 11 in Canfield, which caused a chain reaction crash involving two other vehicles. There were no serious injuries from the crash.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Another accident from November involved a vehicle stopping on State Route 41 in Clark Country, which caused two other vehicles to crash into the back of the stopped vehicle. No injuries were recorded. (March 2013, https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/content\/stories\/local\/2013\/03\/07\/concertgoers-injured-in-chain-reaction-bus-crash.html) (August 2013, https:\/\/www.wdtn.com\/news\/local\/montgomery\/huge-fire-burning-at-i-75-near-tipp-city) (November 2013, https:\/\/www.wfmj.com\/story\/24043224\/chain-reaction-accident-on-route-11-thursday https:\/\/www.wdtn.com\/news\/local\/clark\/osp-investigating-chain-reaction-crash)<\/p>\n
Tips for Driving Safely This Winter<\/p>\n
The Ohio Department of Public Safety has founded the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness in an effort to keep drivers safe on the road to avoid multiple car collisions and injuries on the road in 2013-2014. The OCSWA recommends drivers use the following safety tips to prevent accidents on the road due to severe winter weather conditions:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pay attention to weather conditions before setting out. Allow extra time for driving when weather is bad. Avoid traveling before a snow storm or in icy weather.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If possible, use a front-wheel drive vehicle when driving through snow and ice. Front-wheel drive vehicles have better road traction.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Turn on your lights when you turn on your windshield wipers. According to ORC 4513.03, lights must always be on when windshield wipers are on. Failure to do so is a secondary offence, and can result in fines starting at $100.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Keep your gas tank at least half-full to prevent fuel line freezes.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Allow yourself extra time and space to stop at traffic lights and behind other vehicles. Rear-ending crashes are common in Ohio winters.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Gently pump breaks to stop them on icy roads. Do not pump AB brakes.<\/p>\n
Following these tips will help you avoid Ohio chain reaction crashes from winter weather conditions. (December 2013, https:\/\/www.weathersafety.ohio.gov\/wintervehiclesafetytips.aspx)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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