Chautauqua, County

Traffic ticket and crash data for Chautauqua County

This page shows traffic ticket and crash counts for Chautauqua County, New York. The numbers come from Traffic Safety Statistical Repository (TSSR) data. Ticket and crash data cover 2009 to 2024.

Chautauqua County had 29,712 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009. Speeding tickets went from 15,461 in 2009 to 11,684 in 2024. Cell phone and texting tickets went from 1,164 in 2009 to 626 in 2024. Impaired driving tickets went from 1,668 in 2009 to 952 in 2018.

Chautauqua County had 2,736 reported crashes in 2024. A 2018 change in crash reporting makes earlier years hard to compare.

These are raw counts. They are not adjusted for population or miles driven.

Chautauqua County at a glance
MeasureFirst yearLatest yearChangeTrend
All traffic tickets41,724 (2009)29,712 (2024)−29%
Speeding tickets15,461 (2009)11,684 (2024)−24%
Cell phone and texting tickets1,164 (2009)626 (2024)−46%
Impaired driving tickets1,668 (2009)952 (2018)−43%
Reported crashes2,766 (2009)2,736 (2024)−1%†

Traffic tickets

This count includes every type of traffic ticket in the data.

All traffic tickets by year

Chautauqua County had 29,712 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009, when there were 41,724.

All traffic tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 29,712 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009, when there were 41,724.020k40k60k80k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 41,7242010: 41,1342011: 37,3062012: 34,8232013: 37,3942014: 38,6482015: 37,9982016: 34,6032017: 34,5182018: 35,6422019: 33,2102020: 30,4372021: 33,7582022: 29,9762023: 30,3622024: 29,71229,712All traffic tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 29,712 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009, when there were 41,724.020k40k60k80k200920132017202120242009: 41,7242010: 41,1342011: 37,3062012: 34,8232013: 37,3942014: 38,6482015: 37,9982016: 34,6032017: 34,5182018: 35,6422019: 33,2102020: 30,4372021: 33,7582022: 29,9762023: 30,3622024: 29,71229,712

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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All traffic tickets by year, Chautauqua County
YearTraffic tickets
200941,724
201041,134
201137,306
201234,823
201337,394
201438,648
201537,998
201634,603
201734,518
201835,642
201933,210
202030,437
202133,758
202229,976
202330,362
202429,712

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Cell phone and texting tickets

These charts cover cell phone tickets (VTL 1225-c) and texting tickets (VTL 1225-d).

Cell phone and texting tickets by year

Chautauqua County had 626 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 46% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,164. The highest year was 2013, with 1,910.

Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 626 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 46% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,164. The highest year was 2013, with 1,910.05001k1.5k2k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 1,1642010: 1,7242011: 1,3102012: 1,1972013: 1,9102014: 1,5332015: 1,5442016: 1,2922017: 1,1082018: 1,0202019: 9922020: 8302021: 8842022: 7852023: 6762024: 626626Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 626 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 46% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,164. The highest year was 2013, with 1,910.05001k1.5k2k200920132017202120242009: 1,1642010: 1,7242011: 1,3102012: 1,1972013: 1,9102014: 1,5332015: 1,5442016: 1,2922017: 1,1082018: 1,0202019: 9922020: 8302021: 8842022: 7852023: 6762024: 626626

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Chautauqua County
YearCell phone and texting tickets
20091,164
20101,724
20111,310
20121,197
20131,910
20141,533
20151,544
20161,292
20171,108
20181,020
2019992
2020830
2021884
2022785
2023676
2024626

Phone use and texting tickets by year

From 2009 to 2024, Chautauqua County had 18,595 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 73% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 27%.

Phone use and texting tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Chautauqua County had 18,595 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 73% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 27%.05001k1.5k2k20092011201320152017201920212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 1,164Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 1,716Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 1,254Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 1,067Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 1,549Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 1,187Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 1,158Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 819Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 695Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 666Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 657Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 375Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 373Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 437Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 284Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 181Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 8Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 56Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 130Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 361Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 346Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 386Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 473Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 413Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 354Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 335Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 455Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 511Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 348Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 392Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 445Phone use and texting tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Chautauqua County had 18,595 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 73% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 27%.05001k1.5k2k20092013201720212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 1,164Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 1,716Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 1,254Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 1,067Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 1,549Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 1,187Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 1,158Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 819Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 695Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 666Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 657Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 375Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 373Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 437Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 284Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 181Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 8Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 56Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 130Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 361Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 346Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 386Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 473Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 413Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 354Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 335Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 455Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 511Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 348Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 392Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 445
  • Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)
  • Texting (V&T 1225-d)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Phone use and texting tickets by year, Chautauqua County
YearCell Phone (V&T 1225-c)Texting (V&T 1225-d)
20091,164–
20101,7168
20111,25456
20121,067130
20131,549361
20141,187346
20151,158386
2016819473
2017695413
2018666354
2019657335
2020375455
2021373511
2022437348
2023284392
2024181445

Cell phone ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 73% of 412 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 18%.

Cell phone ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 73% of 412 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 18%.Convicted on a Non-Texting Violat…Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 302 (73%)302 (73%)Convicted on Same Texting Violati…Convicted on Same Texting Violation: 76 (18%)76 (18%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 34 (8%)34 (8%)Cell phone ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 73% of 412 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 18%.Convicted on a Non-Texting ViolationConvicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 302 (73%)302 (73%)Convicted on Same Texting ViolationConvicted on Same Texting Violation: 76 (18%)76 (18%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 34 (8%)34 (8%)

Data year: 2024.

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Cell phone ticket results, Chautauqua County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation30273%
Convicted on Same Texting Violation7618%
Dismissed/Acquitted348%
Total412100%

Texting ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 70% of 168 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 20%.

Texting ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 70% of 168 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 20%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Vio…Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 118 (70%)118 (70%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone Viol…Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 34 (20%)34 (20%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 16 (10%)16 (10%)Texting ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 70% of 168 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 20%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 118 (70%)118 (70%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 34 (20%)34 (20%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 16 (10%)16 (10%)

Data year: 2024.

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Texting ticket results, Chautauqua County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation11870%
Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation3420%
Dismissed/Acquitted1610%
Total168100%

Read more: New York cell phone tickets

Speeding tickets

These charts cover speeding tickets under VTL 1180.

Speeding tickets by year

Chautauqua County had 11,684 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 24% fewer than in 2009, when there were 15,461. The highest year was 2015, with 16,430.

Speeding tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 11,684 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 24% fewer than in 2009, when there were 15,461. The highest year was 2015, with 16,430.05k10k15k20k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 15,4612010: 14,7622011: 12,8902012: 12,5252013: 14,6502014: 15,7212015: 16,4302016: 14,9452017: 13,8632018: 14,4902019: 13,6352020: 11,6812021: 12,3122022: 10,8422023: 10,7202024: 11,68411,684Speeding tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 11,684 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 24% fewer than in 2009, when there were 15,461. The highest year was 2015, with 16,430.05k10k15k20k200920132017202120242009: 15,4612010: 14,7622011: 12,8902012: 12,5252013: 14,6502014: 15,7212015: 16,4302016: 14,9452017: 13,8632018: 14,4902019: 13,6352020: 11,6812021: 12,3122022: 10,8422023: 10,7202024: 11,68411,684

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Speeding tickets by year, Chautauqua County
YearSpeeding tickets
200915,461
201014,762
201112,890
201212,525
201314,650
201415,721
201516,430
201614,945
201713,863
201814,490
201913,635
202011,681
202112,312
202210,842
202310,720
202411,684

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c)

Chautauqua County had 65 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 56% fewer than in 2009, when there were 148. The highest year was 2013, with 456.

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 65 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 56% fewer than in 2009, when there were 148. The highest year was 2013, with 456.0200400600800200920112013201520172019202120242009: 1482010: 2092011: 2222012: 1632013: 4562014: 3632015: 2292016: 2302017: 912018: 1082019: 2182020: 1042021: 852022: 792023: 852024: 6565School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 65 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 56% fewer than in 2009, when there were 148. The highest year was 2013, with 456.0200400600800200920132017202120242009: 1482010: 2092011: 2222012: 1632013: 4562014: 3632015: 2292016: 2302017: 912018: 1082019: 2182020: 1042021: 852022: 792023: 852024: 6565

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Chautauqua County
YearSchool zone speeding tickets
2009148
2010209
2011222
2012163
2013456
2014363
2015229
2016230
201791
2018108
2019218
2020104
202185
202279
202385
202465

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f)

Chautauqua County had 443 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 96% more than in 2009, when there were 226. The highest year was 2010, with 1,663.

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 443 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 96% more than in 2009, when there were 226. The highest year was 2010, with 1,663.05001k1.5k2k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 2262010: 1,6632011: 1962012: 712013: 202014: 942015: 602016: 122017: 892018: 72019: 302020: 802021: 72022: 102023: 322024: 443443Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 443 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 96% more than in 2009, when there were 226. The highest year was 2010, with 1,663.05001k1.5k2k200920132017202120242009: 2262010: 1,6632011: 1962012: 712013: 202014: 942015: 602016: 122017: 892018: 72019: 302020: 802021: 72022: 102023: 322024: 443443

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Chautauqua County
YearWork zone speeding tickets
2009226
20101,663
2011196
201271
201320
201494
201560
201612
201789
20187
201930
202080
20217
202210
202332
2024443

Speeding ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 54% of 10,245 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 43%.

Speeding ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 54% of 10,245 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 43%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding Viola…Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 5,489 (54%)5,489 (54%)Convicted on Same Speeding Violat…Convicted on Same Speeding Violation: 4,367 (43%)4,367 (43%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 370 (4%)370 (4%)Convicted on Different Speeding V…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 19 (less than 1%)19 (less than 1%)Speeding ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 54% of 10,245 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 43%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding ViolationConvicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 5,489 (54%)5,489 (54%)Convicted on Same Speeding ViolationConvicted on Same Speeding Violation: 4,367 (43%)4,367 (43%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 370 (4%)370 (4%)Convicted on Different Speeding Violati…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 19 (less than 1%)19 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding ticket results, Chautauqua County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation5,48954%
Convicted on Same Speeding Violation4,36743%
Dismissed/Acquitted3704%
Convicted on Different Speeding Violation19less than 1%
Total10,245100%

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed

In 2024, 45% of speeding tickets in Chautauqua County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 25%.

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, 45% of speeding tickets in Chautauqua County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 25%.New York StateNew York State: 5,229 (45%)5,229 (45%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 2,919 (25%)2,919 (25%)Other US StatesOther US States: 2,848 (25%)2,848 (25%)CanadaCanada: 366 (3%)366 (3%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 251 (2%)251 (2%)Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, 45% of speeding tickets in Chautauqua County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 25%.New York StateNew York State: 5,229 (45%)5,229 (45%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 2,919 (25%)2,919 (25%)Other US StatesOther US States: 2,848 (25%)2,848 (25%)CanadaCanada: 366 (3%)366 (3%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 251 (2%)251 (2%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Chautauqua County
Driver licenseCountShare
New York State5,22945%
Northeast Region2,91925%
Other US States2,84825%
Canada3663%
Other/Unknown2512%
Total11,613100%

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Impaired driving tickets

These charts cover impaired driving tickets under VTL 1192 (subsections 1 to 4). They include alcohol and drug cases.

Impaired driving tickets by year

Chautauqua County had 952 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 43% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,668.

Impaired driving tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 952 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 43% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,668.05001k1.5k2k20092010201120122013201420152016201720182009: 1,6682010: 1,4702011: 1,4072012: 1,3112013: 1,2712014: 1,2352015: 1,2322016: 1,2092017: 1,1432018: 952952Impaired driving tickets by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 952 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 43% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,668.05001k1.5k2k200920112013201520182009: 1,6682010: 1,4702011: 1,4072012: 1,3112013: 1,2712014: 1,2352015: 1,2322016: 1,2092017: 1,1432018: 952952

Years shown: 2009–2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by year, Chautauqua County
YearImpaired driving tickets
20091,668
20101,470
20111,407
20121,311
20131,271
20141,235
20151,232
20161,209
20171,143
2018952

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender

In 2018, male drivers got 71% of impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 166.

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 71% of impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 166.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 161616 - 20, Female: 5516 - 20, Unknown: 0021 - 2921 - 29, Male: 11311321 - 29, Female: 535321 - 29, Unknown: 0030 - 3930 - 39, Male: 919130 - 39, Female: 343430 - 39, Unknown: 1140 - 4940 - 49, Male: 808040 - 49, Female: 434340 - 49, Unknown: 0050 - 5950 - 59, Male: 565650 - 59, Female: 181850 - 59, Unknown: 0060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 393960 and Over, Female: 6660 and Over, Unknown: 00Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 71% of impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 166.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 161616 - 20, Female: 5516 - 20, Unknown: 0021 - 2921 - 29, Male: 11311321 - 29, Female: 535321 - 29, Unknown: 0030 - 3930 - 39, Male: 919130 - 39, Female: 343430 - 39, Unknown: 1140 - 4940 - 49, Male: 808040 - 49, Female: 434340 - 49, Unknown: 0050 - 5950 - 59, Male: 565650 - 59, Female: 181850 - 59, Unknown: 0060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 393960 and Over, Female: 6660 and Over, Unknown: 00
  • Male
  • Female
  • Unknown

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Chautauqua County
Age groupMaleFemaleUnknownTotal
16 - 20165–21
21 - 2911353–166
30 - 3991341126
40 - 498043–123
50 - 595618–74
60 and Over396–45

Impaired driving tickets by time of day

In 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 184. The 6am - 9am time block had the fewest, with 10.

Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 184. The 6am - 9am time block had the fewest, with 10.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 184 (36%)184 (36%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 51 (10%)51 (10%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 10 (2%)10 (2%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 15 (3%)15 (3%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 16 (3%)16 (3%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 47 (9%)47 (9%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 72 (14%)72 (14%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 117 (23%)117 (23%)Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 184. The 6am - 9am time block had the fewest, with 10.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 184 (36%)184 (36%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 51 (10%)51 (10%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 10 (2%)10 (2%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 15 (3%)15 (3%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 16 (3%)16 (3%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 47 (9%)47 (9%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 72 (14%)72 (14%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 117 (23%)117 (23%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Chautauqua County
Time of dayCountShare
Mid - 3 am18436%
3am - 6am5110%
6am - 9am102%
9am - Noon153%
Noon - 3pm163%
3pm - 6pm479%
6pm - 9pm7214%
9pm - Mid11723%
Total512100%

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week

In 2018, Saturday had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 156. Monday had the fewest, with 36.

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, Saturday had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 156. Monday had the fewest, with 36.050100150200Sunday: 134134SundayMonday: 3636MondayTuesday: 4242TuesdayWednesday: 6060WednesdayThursday: 5353ThursdayFriday: 7474FridaySaturday: 156156SaturdayImpaired driving tickets by day of the week, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, Saturday had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 156. Monday had the fewest, with 36.050100150200Sunday: 134134SunMonday: 3636MonTuesday: 4242TueWednesday: 6060WedThursday: 5353ThuFriday: 7474FriSaturday: 156156Sat

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Chautauqua County
DayCountShare
Sunday13424%
Monday366%
Tuesday428%
Wednesday6011%
Thursday5310%
Friday7413%
Saturday15628%
Total555100%

Impaired driving tickets by month

In 2020, October had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 57. April had the fewest, with 27.

Impaired driving tickets by month, Chautauqua CountyIn 2020, October had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 57. April had the fewest, with 27.020406080January: 4848JanFebruary: 5050FebMarch: 4444MarApril: 2727AprMay: 3737MayJune: 3535JunJuly: 5353JulAugust: 4848AugSeptember: 4242SepOctober: 5757OctNovember: 3232NovDecember: 3434DecImpaired driving tickets by month, Chautauqua CountyIn 2020, October had the most impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County, with 57. April had the fewest, with 27.JanuaryJanuary: 48 (9%)48 (9%)FebruaryFebruary: 50 (10%)50 (10%)MarchMarch: 44 (9%)44 (9%)AprilApril: 27 (5%)27 (5%)MayMay: 37 (7%)37 (7%)JuneJune: 35 (7%)35 (7%)JulyJuly: 53 (10%)53 (10%)AugustAugust: 48 (9%)48 (9%)SeptemberSeptember: 42 (8%)42 (8%)OctoberOctober: 57 (11%)57 (11%)NovemberNovember: 32 (6%)32 (6%)DecemberDecember: 34 (7%)34 (7%)

Data year: 2020.

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Impaired driving tickets by month, Chautauqua County
MonthCountShare
January489%
February5010%
March449%
April275%
May377%
June357%
July5310%
August489%
September428%
October5711%
November326%
December347%
Total507100%

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined

In 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 61% of 420 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 20%.

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 61% of 420 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 20%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 256 (61%)256 (61%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 82 (20%)82 (20%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 80 (19%)80 (19%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 61% of 420 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 20%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 256 (61%)256 (61%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 82 (20%)82 (20%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 80 (19%)80 (19%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Chautauqua County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation25661%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation8220%
Dismissed/Acquitted8019%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation2less than 1%
Total420100%

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 63% of 369 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 19%.

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 63% of 369 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 19%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 233 (63%)233 (63%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 69 (19%)69 (19%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 66 (18%)66 (18%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 63% of 369 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 19%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 233 (63%)233 (63%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 69 (19%)69 (19%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 66 (18%)66 (18%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Chautauqua County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation23363%
Dismissed/Acquitted6919%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation6618%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation1less than 1%
Total369100%

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 48% of 42 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 33%.

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 48% of 42 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 33%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 20 (48%)20 (48%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 14 (33%)14 (33%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 7 (17%)7 (17%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 1 (2%)1 (2%)Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Chautauqua CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Chautauqua County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 48% of 42 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 33%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 20 (48%)20 (48%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 14 (33%)14 (33%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 7 (17%)7 (17%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 1 (2%)1 (2%)

Data year: 2018.

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Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Chautauqua County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation2048%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation1433%
Dismissed/Acquitted717%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation12%
Total42100%

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Crashes

In 2018, the police crash report form changed how property damage crashes are recorded. Because of this, crash counts from 2018 on are much higher than in earlier years. Compare years before and after 2018 with care.

Reported crashes by year

Chautauqua County had 2,736 reported crashes in 2024. That is 7% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2022, with 3,034.

Reported crashes by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 2,736 reported crashes in 2024. That is 7% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2022, with 3,034.01k2k3k4k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 2,7662010: 2,6722011: 2,6512012: 2,4912013: 2,7282014: 2,7782015: 2,6382016: 2,5682017: 2,6202018: 2,9362019: 3,0012020: 2,4772021: 2,7862022: 3,0342023: 2,7832024: 2,7362,736Reported crashes by year, Chautauqua CountyChautauqua County had 2,736 reported crashes in 2024. That is 7% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2022, with 3,034.01k2k3k4k200920132017202120242009: 2,7662010: 2,6722011: 2,6512012: 2,4912013: 2,7282014: 2,7782015: 2,6382016: 2,5682017: 2,6202018: 2,9362019: 3,0012020: 2,4772021: 2,7862022: 3,0342023: 2,7832024: 2,7362,736

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Reported crashes by year, Chautauqua County
YearReported crashes
20092,766
20102,672
20112,651
20122,491
20132,728
20142,778
20152,638
20162,568
20172,620
20182,936
20193,001
20202,477
20212,786
20223,034
20232,783
20242,736

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year

In 2024, Chautauqua County had 28 crashes involving a pedestrian, 31 crashes involving a bicycle and 62 motorcycle crashes.

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, Chautauqua County had 28 crashes involving a pedestrian, 31 crashes involving a bicycle and 62 motorcycle crashes.02040608020092011201320152017201920212024Pedestrian, 2009: 45Pedestrian, 2010: 41Pedestrian, 2011: 58Pedestrian, 2012: 49Pedestrian, 2013: 41Pedestrian, 2014: 48Pedestrian, 2015: 32Pedestrian, 2016: 46Pedestrian, 2017: 34Pedestrian, 2018: 41Pedestrian, 2019: 31Pedestrian, 2020: 29Pedestrian, 2021: 30Pedestrian, 2022: 40Pedestrian, 2023: 39Pedestrian, 2024: 28Bicycle, 2009: 26Bicycle, 2010: 27Bicycle, 2011: 30Bicycle, 2012: 16Bicycle, 2013: 26Bicycle, 2014: 24Bicycle, 2015: 27Bicycle, 2016: 22Bicycle, 2017: 22Bicycle, 2018: 21Bicycle, 2019: 22Bicycle, 2020: 8Bicycle, 2021: 9Bicycle, 2022: 26Bicycle, 2023: 26Bicycle, 2024: 31Motorcycle, 2009: 47Motorcycle, 2010: 63Motorcycle, 2011: 69Motorcycle, 2012: 55Motorcycle, 2013: 49Motorcycle, 2014: 48Motorcycle, 2015: 47Motorcycle, 2016: 42Motorcycle, 2017: 36Motorcycle, 2018: 46Motorcycle, 2019: 39Motorcycle, 2020: 43Motorcycle, 2021: 35Motorcycle, 2022: 49Motorcycle, 2023: 44Motorcycle, 2024: 62Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Chautauqua CountyIn 2024, Chautauqua County had 28 crashes involving a pedestrian, 31 crashes involving a bicycle and 62 motorcycle crashes.02040608020092013201720212024Pedestrian, 2009: 45Pedestrian, 2010: 41Pedestrian, 2011: 58Pedestrian, 2012: 49Pedestrian, 2013: 41Pedestrian, 2014: 48Pedestrian, 2015: 32Pedestrian, 2016: 46Pedestrian, 2017: 34Pedestrian, 2018: 41Pedestrian, 2019: 31Pedestrian, 2020: 29Pedestrian, 2021: 30Pedestrian, 2022: 40Pedestrian, 2023: 39Pedestrian, 2024: 28Bicycle, 2009: 26Bicycle, 2010: 27Bicycle, 2011: 30Bicycle, 2012: 16Bicycle, 2013: 26Bicycle, 2014: 24Bicycle, 2015: 27Bicycle, 2016: 22Bicycle, 2017: 22Bicycle, 2018: 21Bicycle, 2019: 22Bicycle, 2020: 8Bicycle, 2021: 9Bicycle, 2022: 26Bicycle, 2023: 26Bicycle, 2024: 31Motorcycle, 2009: 47Motorcycle, 2010: 63Motorcycle, 2011: 69Motorcycle, 2012: 55Motorcycle, 2013: 49Motorcycle, 2014: 48Motorcycle, 2015: 47Motorcycle, 2016: 42Motorcycle, 2017: 36Motorcycle, 2018: 46Motorcycle, 2019: 39Motorcycle, 2020: 43Motorcycle, 2021: 35Motorcycle, 2022: 49Motorcycle, 2023: 44Motorcycle, 2024: 62
  • Pedestrian
  • Bicycle
  • Motorcycle

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Chautauqua County
YearPedestrianBicycleMotorcycle
2009452647
2010412763
2011583069
2012491655
2013412649
2014482448
2015322747
2016462242
2017342236
2018412146
2019312239
202029843
202130935
2022402649
2023392644
2024283162

Crashes by month

In 2020, January had the most crashes in Chautauqua County, with 262. April had the fewest, with 129.

Crashes by month, Chautauqua CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Chautauqua County, with 262. April had the fewest, with 129.0100200300400January: 262262JanFebruary: 234234FebMarch: 160160MarApril: 129129AprMay: 166166MayJune: 211211JunJuly: 171171JulAugust: 177177AugSeptember: 207207SepOctober: 239239OctNovember: 261261NovDecember: 260260DecCrashes by month, Chautauqua CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Chautauqua County, with 262. April had the fewest, with 129.JanuaryJanuary: 262 (11%)262 (11%)FebruaryFebruary: 234 (9%)234 (9%)MarchMarch: 160 (6%)160 (6%)AprilApril: 129 (5%)129 (5%)MayMay: 166 (7%)166 (7%)JuneJune: 211 (9%)211 (9%)JulyJuly: 171 (7%)171 (7%)AugustAugust: 177 (7%)177 (7%)SeptemberSeptember: 207 (8%)207 (8%)OctoberOctober: 239 (10%)239 (10%)NovemberNovember: 261 (11%)261 (11%)DecemberDecember: 260 (10%)260 (10%)

Data year: 2020.

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Crashes by month, Chautauqua County
MonthCountShare
January26211%
February2349%
March1606%
April1295%
May1667%
June2119%
July1717%
August1777%
September2078%
October23910%
November26111%
December26010%
Total2,477100%

Crashes by day of the week

In 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Chautauqua County, with 476. Sunday had the fewest, with 299.

Crashes by day of the week, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Chautauqua County, with 476. Sunday had the fewest, with 299.0200400600800Sunday: 299299SundayMonday: 327327MondayTuesday: 387387TuesdayWednesday: 386386WednesdayThursday: 377377ThursdayFriday: 476476FridaySaturday: 368368SaturdayCrashes by day of the week, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Chautauqua County, with 476. Sunday had the fewest, with 299.0200400600800Sunday: 299299SunMonday: 327327MonTuesday: 387387TueWednesday: 386386WedThursday: 377377ThuFriday: 476476FriSaturday: 368368Sat

Data year: 2017.

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Crashes by day of the week, Chautauqua County
DayCountShare
Sunday29911%
Monday32712%
Tuesday38715%
Wednesday38615%
Thursday37714%
Friday47618%
Saturday36814%
Total2,620100%

Drivers in crashes by age group

In 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Chautauqua County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.

Drivers in crashes by age group, Chautauqua CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Chautauqua County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.MaleMale: 2,056 (59%)2,056 (59%)FemaleFemale: 1,305 (38%)1,305 (38%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 109 (3%)109 (3%)Drivers in crashes by age group, Chautauqua CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Chautauqua County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.MaleMale: 2,056 (59%)2,056 (59%)FemaleFemale: 1,305 (38%)1,305 (38%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 109 (3%)109 (3%)

Data year: 2020.

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Drivers in crashes by age group, Chautauqua County
Age groupCountShare
Male2,05659%
Female1,30538%
Unknown Gender1093%
Total3,470100%

Drivers in crashes by gender

In 2017, male drivers made up 57% of drivers in Chautauqua County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 40%.

Drivers in crashes by gender, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 57% of drivers in Chautauqua County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 40%.MaleMale: 2,096 (57%)2,096 (57%)FemaleFemale: 1,490 (40%)1,490 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 101 (3%)101 (3%)Drivers in crashes by gender, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 57% of drivers in Chautauqua County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 40%.MaleMale: 2,096 (57%)2,096 (57%)FemaleFemale: 1,490 (40%)1,490 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 101 (3%)101 (3%)

Data year: 2017.

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Drivers in crashes by gender, Chautauqua County
GenderCountShare
Male2,09657%
Female1,49040%
Unknown Gender1013%
Total3,687100%

Human factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported human factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 489 times.

Human factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 489 times.Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 489 (21%)489 (21%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 335 (14%)335 (14%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 323 (14%)323 (14%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 220 (9%)220 (9%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 182 (8%)182 (8%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 109 (5%)109 (5%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 91 (4%)91 (4%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 90 (4%)90 (4%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 86 (4%)86 (4%)Failure to Keep RightFailure to Keep Right: 79 (3%)79 (3%)All othersAll others: 322 (14%)322 (14%)Human factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 489 times.Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 489 (21%)489 (21%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 335 (14%)335 (14%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 323 (14%)323 (14%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 220 (9%)220 (9%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 182 (8%)182 (8%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 109 (5%)109 (5%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 91 (4%)91 (4%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 90 (4%)90 (4%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 86 (4%)86 (4%)Failure to Keep RightFailure to Keep Right: 79 (3%)79 (3%)All othersAll others: 322 (14%)322 (14%)

Data year: 2017.

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Human factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua County
FactorCountShare
Driver Inattention/Distraction48921%
Unsafe Speed33514%
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way32314%
Following Too Closely2209%
Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use1828%
Backing Unsafely1095%
Turning Improperly914%
Alcohol Involvement904%
Traffic Control Device Disregarded864%
Failure to Keep Right793%
All others32214%
Total2,326100%

Vehicle factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 60 times.

Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 60 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 60 (47%)60 (47%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 27 (21%)27 (21%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 25 (20%)25 (20%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 8 (6%)8 (6%)Tow Hitch DefectiveTow Hitch Defective: 3 (2%)3 (2%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 2 (2%)2 (2%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 2 (2%)2 (2%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 60 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 60 (47%)60 (47%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 27 (21%)27 (21%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 25 (20%)25 (20%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 8 (6%)8 (6%)Tow Hitch DefectiveTow Hitch Defective: 3 (2%)3 (2%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 2 (2%)2 (2%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 2 (2%)2 (2%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua County
FactorCountShare
Other Vehicular6047%
Tire Failure/Inadequate2721%
Brakes Defective2520%
Steering Failure86%
Tow Hitch Defective32%
Driverless/Runaway Vehicle22%
Other Lighting Defects22%
Oversized Vehicle1less than 1%
Total128100%

Environmental factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Animal's Action.” It was reported 490 times.

Environmental factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Animal's Action.” It was reported 490 times.Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 490 (52%)490 (52%)Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 331 (35%)331 (35%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 67 (7%)67 (7%)GlareGlare: 24 (3%)24 (3%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 22 (2%)22 (2%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)Environmental factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Animal's Action.” It was reported 490 times.Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 490 (52%)490 (52%)Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 331 (35%)331 (35%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 67 (7%)67 (7%)GlareGlare: 24 (3%)24 (3%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 22 (2%)22 (2%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Environmental factors reported in crashes, Chautauqua County
FactorCountShare
Animal's Action49052%
Pavement Slippery33135%
View Obstructed/Limited677%
Glare243%
Obstruction/Debris222%
Pavement Defective3less than 1%
Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate2less than 1%
Shoulders Defective/Improper1less than 1%
Total940100%

Human factors reported in crashes by year

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 1,383 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 169.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, Chautauqua CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 1,383 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 169.0501001502002009201120132015201720212024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 124Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 106Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 105Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 117Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 100Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 80Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 82Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 94Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 90Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 88Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 113Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 88Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 104Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 92Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 12Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 7Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 5Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 9Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 8Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 9Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 8Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 11Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 23Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 10Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 24Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 23Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 13Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 7Human factors reported in crashes by year, Chautauqua CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 1,383 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 169.05010015020020092012201520182024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 124Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 106Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 105Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 117Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 100Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 80Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 82Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 94Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 90Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 88Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 113Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 88Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 104Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 92Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 12Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 7Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 5Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 9Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 8Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 9Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 8Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 11Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 23Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 10Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 24Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 23Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 13Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 7
  • Alcohol Involvement
  • Drugs (Illegal)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, Chautauqua County
YearAlcohol InvolvementDrugs (Illegal)
200912412
20101067
20111055
20121179
20131008
2014809
2015828
20169411
20179023
20188810
202111324
20228823
202310413
2024927

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 8,636 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 5,035.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Chautauqua CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 8,636 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 5,035.020040060080020092011201320152017201920212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 408Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 490Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 496Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 491Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 532Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 523Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 512Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 608Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 489Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 562Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 542Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 491Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 651Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 698Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 602Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 541Unsafe Speed, 2009: 245Unsafe Speed, 2010: 209Unsafe Speed, 2011: 261Unsafe Speed, 2012: 250Unsafe Speed, 2013: 362Unsafe Speed, 2014: 345Unsafe Speed, 2015: 297Unsafe Speed, 2016: 299Unsafe Speed, 2017: 335Unsafe Speed, 2018: 358Unsafe Speed, 2019: 414Unsafe Speed, 2020: 253Unsafe Speed, 2021: 349Unsafe Speed, 2022: 377Unsafe Speed, 2023: 350Unsafe Speed, 2024: 331Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Chautauqua CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Chautauqua County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 8,636 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 5,035.020040060080020092013201720212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 408Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 490Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 496Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 491Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 532Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 523Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 512Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 608Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 489Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 562Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 542Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 491Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 651Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 698Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 602Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 541Unsafe Speed, 2009: 245Unsafe Speed, 2010: 209Unsafe Speed, 2011: 261Unsafe Speed, 2012: 250Unsafe Speed, 2013: 362Unsafe Speed, 2014: 345Unsafe Speed, 2015: 297Unsafe Speed, 2016: 299Unsafe Speed, 2017: 335Unsafe Speed, 2018: 358Unsafe Speed, 2019: 414Unsafe Speed, 2020: 253Unsafe Speed, 2021: 349Unsafe Speed, 2022: 377Unsafe Speed, 2023: 350Unsafe Speed, 2024: 331
  • Driver Inattention/Distraction
  • Unsafe Speed

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Chautauqua County
YearDriver Inattention/DistractionUnsafe Speed
2009408245
2010490209
2011496261
2012491250
2013532362
2014523345
2015512297
2016608299
2017489335
2018562358
2019542414
2020491253
2021651349
2022698377
2023602350
2024541331

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These are counts, not rates. They are not adjusted for population or miles driven.

Numbers last pulled from the source sheets on November 3, 2026.

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