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The top three causes of traffic fatalities in Clermont County are:
- Speeding contributes to nearly 40% of all fatal crashes making it the top cause of traffic fatalities.
- Driving off the road, often due to driver inattention, is the second leading cause of traffic fatalities.
- Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA) or failure to leave appropriate space between yourself and the driver in front of you is the third leading cause of traffic fatalities.
- Don't speed! Watch the speed limit signs and leave plenty of time for your trip.
- Don't follow too close or "tailgate". Leave at least a 3 second interval between you and the car in front of you. Count slowly 1-1,000, 2-1,000, 3-1,000...
- Pay attention! Cell phones, children, food etc can take your eyes off the road.
- Wear your seatbelt-always! It is fast, easy, free and it works. Even if you are just going a few miles; wear it!
- Never drink and drive or get in the car with someone who might be impaired from alcohol, drugs or prescription medication.
- Take time to look around before you turn onto a road. Look right, left, and right again.
- State Route 125 between Amelia and Bethel
- State Route 32 near McKeever Road in Williamsburg
- State Route 28 intersection at State Route 132 in Goshen
- Interstate 275
- State Route 132 south of Batavia
- US Route 50 east of Milford
- State Route 131 east of State Route 132
- State Route 133 north of Bethel
- US Route 52
- State Route 222 south of State Route 125
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Total 2005 Fatalities In 2005 there were 28 fatalities in 27 crashes. Five of the 27 crashes involved alcohol or drugs or 18% as opposed to 32% in 2004 and 43% in 2003. |
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Age |
Number of Crashes |
Percentage |
| 15-19 | 3 | 11% |
| 20's | 5 | 19% |
| 30's | 0 | 0% |
| 40's | 11 | 36% |
| 50's | 3 | 11% |
| 60's | 1 | 4% |
| 70's | 3 | 11% |
| 80's | 2 | 8% |
| Location of Victim | ||
| Location | Number of Fatalities | Percentage |
| Driver | 22 | 78% |
| Passenger | 3 | 11% |
| Pedestrian | 3 | 11% |
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Seatbelt
Statistics 29% of those fatally wounded in 2004 were wearing there seatbelt and 55% in 2003 |
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| Seat belt | Number | Percentage |
| Used | 9 (out of 21 possible) | 43% |
| Not used | 12 (out of 21 possible) | 57% |
| Vehicle Statistics | ||
| Type of Vehicle | Number | Percentage |
| Car | 13 | 47% |
| Truck/SUV | 8 | 30% |
| Motorcycle | 3 | 10% |
| Pedestrian | 3 | 10% |
| Tractor | 1 | 3% |