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Crash Analysis final

The analysis of crash data at McDougall and Gratiot avenue from 2021 to 2023 revealed a total of 11 crashes, with a shift from weekday to weekend incidents, particularly on Saturdays in 2024. Rear-end collisions were the most common type, and most crashes resulted in property damage, though fatalities slightly increased in 2024. Key contributing factors included traffic light violations and following distance issues, highlighting the need for targeted safety interventions.

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Crash Analysis final

The analysis of crash data at McDougall and Gratiot avenue from 2021 to 2023 revealed a total of 11 crashes, with a shift from weekday to weekend incidents, particularly on Saturdays in 2024. Rear-end collisions were the most common type, and most crashes resulted in property damage, though fatalities slightly increased in 2024. Key contributing factors included traffic light violations and following distance issues, highlighting the need for targeted safety interventions.

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Crash Data Analysis

We have analyzed the crash data at McDougall and Gratiot avenue for 2021-
2023.In total, 11 crashes took place at this intersection over three years, with 4
crashes in 2021, 3 crashes in 2022, and 4 crashes in 2024.
The following observations have been made regarding variations of crashes by
day of the week and time of day, the types and severity of crashes, and the
types of road users involved on critical analysis of the crash reports:
1) Day of the week

Analysis:
 Crashes in 2021 were concentrated on weekdays, with Friday being the
most frequent crash day.
 In 2022, crashes were evenly distributed across weekdays.
 By 2024, there was a noticeable shift toward weekend crashes,
particularly on Saturday.

2)
 No crashes occurred during early morning hours (7–9 AM), indicating low
traffic volume or safer driving conditions during this time.
 The majority of crashes (9 out of 11) occurred between 9 AM and 6 PM,
with equal distribution across late morning, afternoon, and early evening
intervals.
 A slight decrease in crashes was observed during the evening hours (6–9
PM), with only 2 incidents reported.

Type of Crash

Type of
collision Crash count

Headon leftturn 1
Rear End 6
Right Angle 1
Sideswipe-Same 1
Sideswipe-opp 2
Analysis:
 Rear-end collisions were the most frequent type across all years, likely
due to following distance issues or sudden stops at signals.
 Side-impact collisions were also common, especially at intersections.
 Multi-vehicle pile-ups became more prominent in 2024, possibly due to
high-speed areas or adverse conditions.

3) Severity of Crash
Crash
Severity of Crash Count
Suspected serious
Injury (B) 1
Possible Injury (C) 1
No Injury (O) 9

Analysis:
 Most crashes resulted in property damage only.
 Minor injuries were reported in about 20% of cases across all years.
 Fatalities were rare but showed a slight increase in 2024, highlighting a
need for safety interventions.

Types of Road users involved


 The majority of crashes involved two motor vehicles.
 Pedestrians and cyclists were rarely involved but faced higher risks when they
were part of a crash.
 Trucks and buses were involved less frequently but caused more significant
damage when implicated.

Contributing Factors
Based on collision diagrams and narratives from crash reports, several recurring
contributing factors have been identified:
1. Traffic Light Violations: Running red lights contributed to many rear-end
collisions.
2. Following Distance Issues: Sudden stops at red lights caused rear-end
collisions.
3. Weekend Activity Changes (in 2024): Increased late-night activity led
to more severe multi-vehicle accidents.

Conclusion
The corrected analysis reveals the following trends:
1. Most crashes occurred between 9 AM and 6 PM, with no incidents during
early morning hours (7–9 AM).
2. A shift from weekday commuting-related incidents in earlier years to
weekend activity in 2024 was observed, particularly on Saturdays.
3. Rear-end collisions remained the most frequent crash type across all
years.
4. While most crashes resulted in property damage only, there was an
increase in fatalities in 2024, requiring targeted safety interventions.

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