Summit County Car Accident Statistics

Being hurt in a car crash is scary, and you’re likely going through a lot. But you’re not alone. Akron and Summit County, Ohio, see their fair share of auto accidents. Our personal injury lawyers at Kisling, Nestico & Redick have compiled the latest Akron and Summit County car accident stats available for 2023, obtained via the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) OSTATS Dashboard.

Hopefully, understanding the latest car accident facts and figures will provide insight into what to expect if you file a claim or lawsuit.

If you have questions regarding the cause and fault of your car accident, contact our Akron car accident lawyers to discuss your case. For a no-cost, risk-free consultation, call our office at (330) 869-9007.

2023 Akron Car Accident Figures

Below, we have included a monthly breakdown of car accidents in the Akron and Summit County area:

So far, in 2023, there have been 4,703 vehicle accidents in Summit County.

• January 2023 – 1,092
• February 2023 – 884
• March 2023 – 1,057
• April 2023 – 1,036
• May 2023 – 634

Summit County & Akron Car Crashes by Severity

Feeling overwhelmed and anxious after a severe car accident is not unusual. Of the 4,703 Akron and Summit County car accidents that happened:

• 15 were fatal
• 87 involved serious injuries
• 456 had minor injuries
• 437 had possible injuries
• 3,708 only involved property damage

Common Car Accidents in Akron

• Rear-End Collisions
• Head-On Crashes
• Side Impact “T-Bone” Wrecks
• Accidents with Commercial Semi-Trucks
• Side Swipe Accidents
• Blind Spot Collisions
• Run Off the Road Crashes
• Drunk Driving Wrecks
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Left-Turn Accidents
• U-Turn Collisions
• Hit and Run Crashes
• Parking Lot Accidents
• High-Speed Collisions
• Pedestrian Accidents
• SUV Rollovers

If you suffered critical injuries in any of these car accidents, a knowledgeable and experienced attorney could help you bring the at-fault party to justice and recover maximum compensation for your damages.

Most car accidents in Akron and Summit County are caused by human error or negligent driving. However, these are not the only ways in which motor vehicle wrecks can occur. Here are the top contributing factors in Akron and Summit County car accidents:

2023 Akron Car Crash Variables

• Alcohol-Related – 2,190
• Bicycles – 264
• Commercial vehicles – 4,276
• Deer – 2,059
• Distracted Driving – 2,395
• Drug-Related – 550
• Failure to Yield – 8,882
• Mature-Related – 27,655
• Motorcycle Involved – 964
• OVI – 2,470
• Pedestrian Involved – 577
• Red Light/Stop Sign – 4,581
• School Bus Related – 209
• Speeding – 7,729
• Teen-Related – 10,133
• Unbelted – 11,979
• Work Zone – 2,877
• Youth-Related – 24,855

Akron Accidents by Day & Hour

You might be surprised to learn Summit County car accidents are more likely to occur during specific hours and on particular days of the week.

Crashes around Summit County by Day

• Sunday – 7,819
• Monday – 11,093
• Tuesday – 11,819
• Wednesday – 11,984
• Thursday – 11,909
• Friday – 12,746
• Saturday – 9,840

Crashes by Hour

• 12-12:59 AM – 2.4%
• 1-1:59 AM – 1.6%
• 2-2:59 AM – 1.5%
• 3-3:59 AM – 1.1%
• 4-4:59 AM – 0.9%
• 5-5:59 AM – 1.2%
• 6-6:59 AM – 2.5%
• 7-7:59 AM – 5.2%
• 8-8:59 AM – 3.8%
• 9-9:59 AM – 3.9%
• 10-10:59 AM – 4.8%
• 11-11:59 AM – 5.6%
• 12-12:59 PM – 5.6%
• 1-1:59 PM – 6.5%
• 2-2:59 PM – 8.0%
• 3-3:59 PM – 8.2%
• 4-4:59 PM – 8.5%
• 5-5:59 PM – 8.7%
• 6-6:59 PM – 6.3%
• 7-7:59 PM – 4.7%
• 8-8:59 PM – 3.9%
• 9-9:59 PM – 3.5%
• 10-10:59 PM – 2.9%
• 11-11:59 PM – 2.4%

Akron-Area Highway Stats

Summit County interstates and highways are known for high traffic volume and speeding motorists. It should come as no surprise, then, that some of Akron’s biggest and most heavily used interstates see the greatest number of crashes:

• IR-77 – 5,580
• SR-8 – 4,032
• IR-76 – 3,773
• SR-18 – 3,645
• SR-261 – 3,094
• SR-91 – 2,661
• SR-93 – 1,314
• SR-241 – 1,181

Akron Car Accident Resources

Whether you were injured on State Road – 93, IR – 76, or SR – 241, you likely have multiple questions about the car accident claims process and what happens next. Here is a compilation of some of KNR’s top resources for Akron car accident victims:

• What Should I Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
• What if a Passenger is Injured?
• How to Get Your Car Repaired?
• Giving an Insurance Statement
• Am I Owed Compensation?
• What’s the Time Limit to File a Claim?
• Car Accident Settlements
• Should I File a Lawsuit?
• Ohio Car Accident Laws
• More Person Injury Resources
• Interactive Ohio Crash Map

Contact an Akron Car Accident Lawyer

An Akron-area car accident can happen to anyone. But if you or someone you love is suffering after a, do not hesitate to contact the Akron car accident team at KNR.

We’ll help identify the parties at fault and maximize your compensation. With multiple locations across Ohio, we proudly serve Summit County and offer 100% free and no-obligation case evaluations. Call (330) 869-9007 to schedule a free consultation today.