Erie, County

Traffic ticket and crash data for Erie County

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

Erie County had 140,962 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009. Speeding tickets went from 48,828 in 2009 to 34,263 in 2024. Cell phone and texting tickets went from 11,132 in 2009 to 2,814 in 2024. Impaired driving tickets went from 6,332 in 2009 to 4,027 in 2018.

Erie County had 19,735 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.

Erie County at a glance
MeasureFirst yearLatest yearChangeTrend
All traffic tickets197,863 (2009)140,962 (2024)−29%
Speeding tickets48,828 (2009)34,263 (2024)−30%
Cell phone and texting tickets11,132 (2009)2,814 (2024)−75%
Impaired driving tickets6,332 (2009)4,027 (2018)−36%
Reported crashes16,727 (2009)19,735 (2024)+18%†

Traffic tickets

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

All traffic tickets by year

Erie County had 140,962 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009, when there were 197,863. The highest year was 2017, with 210,610.

All traffic tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 140,962 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009, when there were 197,863. The highest year was 2017, with 210,610.0100k200k300k400k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 197,8632010: 204,9302011: 190,4992012: 194,8492013: 207,5602014: 195,8392015: 208,3732016: 209,0522017: 210,6102018: 184,0972019: 179,8782020: 114,3022021: 137,8362022: 138,4322023: 137,1352024: 140,962140,962All traffic tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 140,962 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 29% fewer than in 2009, when there were 197,863. The highest year was 2017, with 210,610.0100k200k300k400k200920132017202120242009: 197,8632010: 204,9302011: 190,4992012: 194,8492013: 207,5602014: 195,8392015: 208,3732016: 209,0522017: 210,6102018: 184,0972019: 179,8782020: 114,3022021: 137,8362022: 138,4322023: 137,1352024: 140,962140,962

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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All traffic tickets by year, Erie County
YearTraffic tickets
2009197,863
2010204,930
2011190,499
2012194,849
2013207,560
2014195,839
2015208,373
2016209,052
2017210,610
2018184,097
2019179,878
2020114,302
2021137,836
2022138,432
2023137,135
2024140,962

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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

Erie County had 2,814 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 75% fewer than in 2009, when there were 11,132.

Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 2,814 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 75% fewer than in 2009, when there were 11,132.05k10k15k20k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 11,1322010: 10,2382011: 7,9022012: 8,6752013: 8,7472014: 7,7542015: 7,1332016: 5,9872017: 5,0312018: 4,6942019: 4,6532020: 2,4492021: 2,8142022: 2,7562023: 2,4692024: 2,8142,814Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 2,814 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 75% fewer than in 2009, when there were 11,132.05k10k15k20k200920132017202120242009: 11,1322010: 10,2382011: 7,9022012: 8,6752013: 8,7472014: 7,7542015: 7,1332016: 5,9872017: 5,0312018: 4,6942019: 4,6532020: 2,4492021: 2,8142022: 2,7562023: 2,4692024: 2,8142,814

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Erie County
YearCell phone and texting tickets
200911,132
201010,238
20117,902
20128,675
20138,747
20147,754
20157,133
20165,987
20175,031
20184,694
20194,653
20202,449
20212,814
20222,756
20232,469
20242,814

Phone use and texting tickets by year

From 2009 to 2024, Erie County had 95,248 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 75% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 25%.

Phone use and texting tickets by year, Erie CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Erie County had 95,248 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 75% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 25%.05k10k15k20k20092011201320152017201920212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 11,128Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 10,077Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 7,197Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 7,060Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 6,832Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 5,708Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 4,895Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 3,867Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 3,159Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 2,809Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 2,611Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 1,295Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 1,346Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 1,198Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 1,119Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 1,241Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2009: 4Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 161Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 705Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 1,615Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 1,915Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 2,046Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 2,238Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 2,120Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 1,872Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 1,885Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 2,042Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 1,154Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 1,468Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 1,558Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 1,350Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 1,573Phone use and texting tickets by year, Erie CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Erie County had 95,248 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 75% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 25%.05k10k15k20k20092013201720212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 11,128Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 10,077Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 7,197Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 7,060Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 6,832Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 5,708Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 4,895Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 3,867Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 3,159Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 2,809Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 2,611Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 1,295Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 1,346Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 1,198Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 1,119Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 1,241Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2009: 4Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 161Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 705Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 1,615Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 1,915Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 2,046Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 2,238Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 2,120Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 1,872Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 1,885Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 2,042Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 1,154Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 1,468Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 1,558Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 1,350Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 1,573
  • 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, Erie County
YearCell Phone (V&T 1225-c)Texting (V&T 1225-d)
200911,1284
201010,077161
20117,197705
20127,0601,615
20136,8321,915
20145,7082,046
20154,8952,238
20163,8672,120
20173,1591,872
20182,8091,885
20192,6112,042
20201,2951,154
20211,3461,468
20221,1981,558
20231,1191,350
20241,2411,573

Cell phone ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 90% of 1,356 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 6%.

Cell phone ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 90% of 1,356 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 6%.Convicted on a Non-Texting Violat…Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 1,215 (90%)1,215 (90%)Convicted on Same Texting Violati…Convicted on Same Texting Violation: 87 (6%)87 (6%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 54 (4%)54 (4%)Cell phone ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 90% of 1,356 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 6%.Convicted on a Non-Texting ViolationConvicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 1,215 (90%)1,215 (90%)Convicted on Same Texting ViolationConvicted on Same Texting Violation: 87 (6%)87 (6%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 54 (4%)54 (4%)

Data year: 2024.

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Cell phone ticket results, Erie County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation1,21590%
Convicted on Same Texting Violation876%
Dismissed/Acquitted544%
Total1,356100%

Texting ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 89% of 1,061 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 6%.

Texting ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 89% of 1,061 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 6%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Vio…Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 942 (89%)942 (89%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone Viol…Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 68 (6%)68 (6%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 51 (5%)51 (5%)Texting ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 89% of 1,061 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 6%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 942 (89%)942 (89%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 68 (6%)68 (6%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 51 (5%)51 (5%)

Data year: 2024.

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Texting ticket results, Erie County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation94289%
Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation686%
Dismissed/Acquitted515%
Total1,061100%

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Speeding tickets

These charts cover speeding tickets under VTL 1180.

Speeding tickets by year

Erie County had 34,263 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 30% fewer than in 2009, when there were 48,828. The highest year was 2015, with 56,308.

Speeding tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 34,263 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 30% fewer than in 2009, when there were 48,828. The highest year was 2015, with 56,308.020k40k60k80k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 48,8282010: 56,1012011: 52,9912012: 50,7192013: 56,0872014: 53,5302015: 56,3082016: 55,8012017: 50,4212018: 49,5842019: 50,4832020: 39,0292021: 39,1242022: 34,3572023: 33,2382024: 34,26334,263Speeding tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 34,263 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 30% fewer than in 2009, when there were 48,828. The highest year was 2015, with 56,308.020k40k60k80k200920132017202120242009: 48,8282010: 56,1012011: 52,9912012: 50,7192013: 56,0872014: 53,5302015: 56,3082016: 55,8012017: 50,4212018: 49,5842019: 50,4832020: 39,0292021: 39,1242022: 34,3572023: 33,2382024: 34,26334,263

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Speeding tickets by year, Erie County
YearSpeeding tickets
200948,828
201056,101
201152,991
201250,719
201356,087
201453,530
201556,308
201655,801
201750,421
201849,584
201950,483
202039,029
202139,124
202234,357
202333,238
202434,263

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

Erie County had 573 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 22% fewer than in 2009, when there were 737. The highest year was 2020, with 2,580.

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Erie CountyErie County had 573 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 22% fewer than in 2009, when there were 737. The highest year was 2020, with 2,580.01k2k3k4k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 7372010: 8632011: 1,0222012: 7062013: 1,0462014: 9182015: 8502016: 1,0432017: 9612018: 8342019: 7632020: 2,5802021: 5802022: 4232023: 4752024: 573573School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Erie CountyErie County had 573 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 22% fewer than in 2009, when there were 737. The highest year was 2020, with 2,580.01k2k3k4k200920132017202120242009: 7372010: 8632011: 1,0222012: 7062013: 1,0462014: 9182015: 8502016: 1,0432017: 9612018: 8342019: 7632020: 2,5802021: 5802022: 4232023: 4752024: 573573

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Erie County
YearSchool zone speeding tickets
2009737
2010863
20111,022
2012706
20131,046
2014918
2015850
20161,043
2017961
2018834
2019763
20202,580
2021580
2022423
2023475
2024573

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

Erie County had 100 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 90% fewer than in 2009, when there were 966. The highest year was 2019, with 1,794.

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Erie CountyErie County had 100 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 90% fewer than in 2009, when there were 966. The highest year was 2019, with 1,794.05001k1.5k2k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 9662010: 2682011: 4332012: 2182013: 2152014: 962015: 7222016: 1,0142017: 7552018: 2262019: 1,7942020: 1142021: 2302022: 1112023: 252024: 100100Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Erie CountyErie County had 100 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 90% fewer than in 2009, when there were 966. The highest year was 2019, with 1,794.05001k1.5k2k200920132017202120242009: 9662010: 2682011: 4332012: 2182013: 2152014: 962015: 7222016: 1,0142017: 7552018: 2262019: 1,7942020: 1142021: 2302022: 1112023: 252024: 100100

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Erie County
YearWork zone speeding tickets
2009966
2010268
2011433
2012218
2013215
201496
2015722
20161,014
2017755
2018226
20191,794
2020114
2021230
2022111
202325
2024100

Speeding ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 86% of 29,685 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 11%.

Speeding ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 86% of 29,685 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 11%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding Viola…Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 25,413 (86%)25,413 (86%)Convicted on Same Speeding Violat…Convicted on Same Speeding Violation: 3,340 (11%)3,340 (11%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 841 (3%)841 (3%)Convicted on Different Speeding V…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 91 (less than 1%)91 (less than 1%)Speeding ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 86% of 29,685 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 11%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding ViolationConvicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 25,413 (86%)25,413 (86%)Convicted on Same Speeding ViolationConvicted on Same Speeding Violation: 3,340 (11%)3,340 (11%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 841 (3%)841 (3%)Convicted on Different Speeding Violati…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 91 (less than 1%)91 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding ticket results, Erie County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation25,41386%
Convicted on Same Speeding Violation3,34011%
Dismissed/Acquitted8413%
Convicted on Different Speeding Violation91less than 1%
Total29,685100%

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed

In 2024, 85% of speeding tickets in Erie County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Other US States, at 6%.

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Erie CountyIn 2024, 85% of speeding tickets in Erie County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Other US States, at 6%.New York StateNew York State: 29,093 (85%)29,093 (85%)Other US StatesOther US States: 1,998 (6%)1,998 (6%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 1,565 (5%)1,565 (5%)CanadaCanada: 841 (2%)841 (2%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 586 (2%)586 (2%)Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Erie CountyIn 2024, 85% of speeding tickets in Erie County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Other US States, at 6%.New York StateNew York State: 29,093 (85%)29,093 (85%)Other US StatesOther US States: 1,998 (6%)1,998 (6%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 1,565 (5%)1,565 (5%)CanadaCanada: 841 (2%)841 (2%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 586 (2%)586 (2%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Erie County
Driver licenseCountShare
New York State29,09385%
Other US States1,9986%
Northeast Region1,5655%
Canada8412%
Other/Unknown5862%
Total34,083100%

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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

Erie County had 4,027 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 36% fewer than in 2009, when there were 6,332.

Impaired driving tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 4,027 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 36% fewer than in 2009, when there were 6,332.02k4k6k8k20092010201120122013201420152016201720182009: 6,3322010: 6,2402011: 5,9982012: 5,6912013: 5,3972014: 5,2682015: 4,5592016: 4,4002017: 4,3502018: 4,0274,027Impaired driving tickets by year, Erie CountyErie County had 4,027 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 36% fewer than in 2009, when there were 6,332.02k4k6k8k200920112013201520182009: 6,3322010: 6,2402011: 5,9982012: 5,6912013: 5,3972014: 5,2682015: 4,5592016: 4,4002017: 4,3502018: 4,0274,027

Years shown: 2009–2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by year, Erie County
YearImpaired driving tickets
20096,332
20106,240
20115,998
20125,691
20135,397
20145,268
20154,559
20164,400
20174,350
20184,027

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender

In 2018, male drivers got 72% of impaired driving tickets in Erie County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 840.

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Erie CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 72% of impaired driving tickets in Erie County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 840.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 575716 - 20, Female: 181816 - 20, Unknown: 0021 - 2921 - 29, Male: 59959921 - 29, Female: 24024021 - 29, Unknown: 1130 - 3930 - 39, Male: 50350330 - 39, Female: 17617630 - 39, Unknown: 0040 - 4940 - 49, Male: 28528540 - 49, Female: 12512540 - 49, Unknown: 0050 - 5950 - 59, Male: 22322350 - 59, Female: 858550 - 59, Unknown: 0060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 11611660 and Over, Female: 444460 and Over, Unknown: 00Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Erie CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 72% of impaired driving tickets in Erie County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 840.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 575716 - 20, Female: 181816 - 20, Unknown: 0021 - 2921 - 29, Male: 59959921 - 29, Female: 24024021 - 29, Unknown: 1130 - 3930 - 39, Male: 50350330 - 39, Female: 17617630 - 39, Unknown: 0040 - 4940 - 49, Male: 28528540 - 49, Female: 12512540 - 49, Unknown: 0050 - 5950 - 59, Male: 22322350 - 59, Female: 858550 - 59, Unknown: 0060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 11611660 and Over, Female: 444460 and Over, Unknown: 00
  • Male
  • Female
  • Unknown

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Erie County
Age groupMaleFemaleUnknownTotal
16 - 205718–75
21 - 295992401840
30 - 39503176–679
40 - 49285125–410
50 - 5922385–308
60 and Over11644–160

Impaired driving tickets by time of day

In 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 705. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 58.

Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Erie CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 705. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 58.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 705 (31%)705 (31%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 455 (20%)455 (20%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 84 (4%)84 (4%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 58 (3%)58 (3%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 70 (3%)70 (3%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 147 (6%)147 (6%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 295 (13%)295 (13%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 488 (21%)488 (21%)Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Erie CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 705. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 58.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 705 (31%)705 (31%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 455 (20%)455 (20%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 84 (4%)84 (4%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 58 (3%)58 (3%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 70 (3%)70 (3%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 147 (6%)147 (6%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 295 (13%)295 (13%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 488 (21%)488 (21%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Erie County
Time of dayCountShare
Mid - 3 am70531%
3am - 6am45520%
6am - 9am844%
9am - Noon583%
Noon - 3pm703%
3pm - 6pm1476%
6pm - 9pm29513%
9pm - Mid48821%
Total2,302100%

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week

In 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 613. Tuesday had the fewest, with 211.

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Erie CountyIn 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 613. Tuesday had the fewest, with 211.0200400600800Sunday: 613613SundayMonday: 277277MondayTuesday: 211211TuesdayWednesday: 229229WednesdayThursday: 261261ThursdayFriday: 340340FridaySaturday: 541541SaturdayImpaired driving tickets by day of the week, Erie CountyIn 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 613. Tuesday had the fewest, with 211.0200400600800Sunday: 613613SunMonday: 277277MonTuesday: 211211TueWednesday: 229229WedThursday: 261261ThuFriday: 340340FriSaturday: 541541Sat

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Erie County
DayCountShare
Sunday61325%
Monday27711%
Tuesday2119%
Wednesday2299%
Thursday26111%
Friday34014%
Saturday54122%
Total2,472100%

Impaired driving tickets by month

In 2020, January had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 189. April had the fewest, with 43.

Impaired driving tickets by month, Erie CountyIn 2020, January had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 189. April had the fewest, with 43.050100150200January: 189189JanFebruary: 172172FebMarch: 131131MarApril: 4343AprMay: 9393MayJune: 132132JunJuly: 162162JulAugust: 173173AugSeptember: 145145SepOctober: 143143OctNovember: 9090NovDecember: 101101DecImpaired driving tickets by month, Erie CountyIn 2020, January had the most impaired driving tickets in Erie County, with 189. April had the fewest, with 43.JanuaryJanuary: 189 (12%)189 (12%)FebruaryFebruary: 172 (11%)172 (11%)MarchMarch: 131 (8%)131 (8%)AprilApril: 43 (3%)43 (3%)MayMay: 93 (6%)93 (6%)JuneJune: 132 (8%)132 (8%)JulyJuly: 162 (10%)162 (10%)AugustAugust: 173 (11%)173 (11%)SeptemberSeptember: 145 (9%)145 (9%)OctoberOctober: 143 (9%)143 (9%)NovemberNovember: 90 (6%)90 (6%)DecemberDecember: 101 (6%)101 (6%)

Data year: 2020.

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Impaired driving tickets by month, Erie County
MonthCountShare
January18912%
February17211%
March1318%
April433%
May936%
June1328%
July16210%
August17311%
September1459%
October1439%
November906%
December1016%
Total1,574100%

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined

In 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 58% of 1,991 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 34%.

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Erie CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 58% of 1,991 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 34%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 1,148 (58%)1,148 (58%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 667 (34%)667 (34%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 158 (8%)158 (8%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 18 (less than 1%)18 (less than 1%)Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Erie CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 58% of 1,991 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 34%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 1,148 (58%)1,148 (58%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 667 (34%)667 (34%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 158 (8%)158 (8%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 18 (less than 1%)18 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Erie County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation1,14858%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation66734%
Dismissed/Acquitted1588%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation18less than 1%
Total1,991100%

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 58% of 1,816 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 34%.

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 58% of 1,816 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 34%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 1,053 (58%)1,053 (58%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 615 (34%)615 (34%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 130 (7%)130 (7%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 18 (less than 1%)18 (less than 1%)Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 58% of 1,816 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 34%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 1,053 (58%)1,053 (58%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 615 (34%)615 (34%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 130 (7%)130 (7%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 18 (less than 1%)18 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Erie County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation1,05358%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation61534%
Dismissed/Acquitted1307%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation18less than 1%
Total1,816100%

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 54% of 116 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 28%.

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 54% of 116 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 28%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 63 (54%)63 (54%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 33 (28%)33 (28%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 20 (17%)20 (17%)Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Erie CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Erie County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 54% of 116 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 28%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 63 (54%)63 (54%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 33 (28%)33 (28%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 20 (17%)20 (17%)

Data year: 2018.

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Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Erie County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation6354%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation3328%
Dismissed/Acquitted2017%
Total116100%

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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

Erie County had 19,735 reported crashes in 2024. That is 12% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 22,877.

Reported crashes by year, Erie CountyErie County had 19,735 reported crashes in 2024. That is 12% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 22,877.010k20k30k40k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 16,7272010: 17,3892011: 16,9282012: 16,0612013: 16,5932014: 16,8552015: 17,5482016: 17,3052017: 17,2982018: 22,3952019: 22,8772020: 17,2392021: 20,1092022: 19,9932023: 19,1512024: 19,73519,735Reported crashes by year, Erie CountyErie County had 19,735 reported crashes in 2024. That is 12% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 22,877.010k20k30k40k200920132017202120242009: 16,7272010: 17,3892011: 16,9282012: 16,0612013: 16,5932014: 16,8552015: 17,5482016: 17,3052017: 17,2982018: 22,3952019: 22,8772020: 17,2392021: 20,1092022: 19,9932023: 19,1512024: 19,73519,735

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Reported crashes by year, Erie County
YearReported crashes
200916,727
201017,389
201116,928
201216,061
201316,593
201416,855
201517,548
201617,305
201717,298
201822,395
201922,877
202017,239
202120,109
202219,993
202319,151
202419,735

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year

In 2024, Erie County had 404 crashes involving a pedestrian, 292 crashes involving a bicycle and 214 motorcycle crashes.

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Erie CountyIn 2024, Erie County had 404 crashes involving a pedestrian, 292 crashes involving a bicycle and 214 motorcycle crashes.020040060080020092011201320152017201920212024Pedestrian, 2009: 550Pedestrian, 2010: 528Pedestrian, 2011: 531Pedestrian, 2012: 495Pedestrian, 2013: 488Pedestrian, 2014: 471Pedestrian, 2015: 458Pedestrian, 2016: 492Pedestrian, 2017: 474Pedestrian, 2018: 445Pedestrian, 2019: 446Pedestrian, 2020: 341Pedestrian, 2021: 391Pedestrian, 2022: 370Pedestrian, 2023: 406Pedestrian, 2024: 404Bicycle, 2009: 331Bicycle, 2010: 350Bicycle, 2011: 309Bicycle, 2012: 333Bicycle, 2013: 285Bicycle, 2014: 285Bicycle, 2015: 280Bicycle, 2016: 300Bicycle, 2017: 249Bicycle, 2018: 239Bicycle, 2019: 222Bicycle, 2020: 200Bicycle, 2021: 212Bicycle, 2022: 221Bicycle, 2023: 267Bicycle, 2024: 292Motorcycle, 2009: 280Motorcycle, 2010: 259Motorcycle, 2011: 279Motorcycle, 2012: 330Motorcycle, 2013: 245Motorcycle, 2014: 184Motorcycle, 2015: 237Motorcycle, 2016: 239Motorcycle, 2017: 214Motorcycle, 2018: 233Motorcycle, 2019: 239Motorcycle, 2020: 234Motorcycle, 2021: 227Motorcycle, 2022: 243Motorcycle, 2023: 213Motorcycle, 2024: 214Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Erie CountyIn 2024, Erie County had 404 crashes involving a pedestrian, 292 crashes involving a bicycle and 214 motorcycle crashes.020040060080020092013201720212024Pedestrian, 2009: 550Pedestrian, 2010: 528Pedestrian, 2011: 531Pedestrian, 2012: 495Pedestrian, 2013: 488Pedestrian, 2014: 471Pedestrian, 2015: 458Pedestrian, 2016: 492Pedestrian, 2017: 474Pedestrian, 2018: 445Pedestrian, 2019: 446Pedestrian, 2020: 341Pedestrian, 2021: 391Pedestrian, 2022: 370Pedestrian, 2023: 406Pedestrian, 2024: 404Bicycle, 2009: 331Bicycle, 2010: 350Bicycle, 2011: 309Bicycle, 2012: 333Bicycle, 2013: 285Bicycle, 2014: 285Bicycle, 2015: 280Bicycle, 2016: 300Bicycle, 2017: 249Bicycle, 2018: 239Bicycle, 2019: 222Bicycle, 2020: 200Bicycle, 2021: 212Bicycle, 2022: 221Bicycle, 2023: 267Bicycle, 2024: 292Motorcycle, 2009: 280Motorcycle, 2010: 259Motorcycle, 2011: 279Motorcycle, 2012: 330Motorcycle, 2013: 245Motorcycle, 2014: 184Motorcycle, 2015: 237Motorcycle, 2016: 239Motorcycle, 2017: 214Motorcycle, 2018: 233Motorcycle, 2019: 239Motorcycle, 2020: 234Motorcycle, 2021: 227Motorcycle, 2022: 243Motorcycle, 2023: 213Motorcycle, 2024: 214
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  • Bicycle
  • Motorcycle

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Erie County
YearPedestrianBicycleMotorcycle
2009550331280
2010528350259
2011531309279
2012495333330
2013488285245
2014471285184
2015458280237
2016492300239
2017474249214
2018445239233
2019446222239
2020341200234
2021391212227
2022370221243
2023406267213
2024404292214

Crashes by month

In 2020, October had the most crashes in Erie County, with 1,780. April had the fewest, with 739.

Crashes by month, Erie CountyIn 2020, October had the most crashes in Erie County, with 1,780. April had the fewest, with 739.05001k1.5k2kJanuary: 1,7751.8kJanFebruary: 1,6081.6kFebMarch: 1,0581.1kMarApril: 739739AprMay: 1,1221.1kMayJune: 1,3491.3kJunJuly: 1,5321.5kJulAugust: 1,4861.5kAugSeptember: 1,5871.6kSepOctober: 1,7801.8kOctNovember: 1,5741.6kNovDecember: 1,6291.6kDecCrashes by month, Erie CountyIn 2020, October had the most crashes in Erie County, with 1,780. April had the fewest, with 739.JanuaryJanuary: 1,775 (10%)1,775 (10%)FebruaryFebruary: 1,608 (9%)1,608 (9%)MarchMarch: 1,058 (6%)1,058 (6%)AprilApril: 739 (4%)739 (4%)MayMay: 1,122 (7%)1,122 (7%)JuneJune: 1,349 (8%)1,349 (8%)JulyJuly: 1,532 (9%)1,532 (9%)AugustAugust: 1,486 (9%)1,486 (9%)SeptemberSeptember: 1,587 (9%)1,587 (9%)OctoberOctober: 1,780 (10%)1,780 (10%)NovemberNovember: 1,574 (9%)1,574 (9%)DecemberDecember: 1,629 (9%)1,629 (9%)

Data year: 2020.

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Crashes by month, Erie County
MonthCountShare
January1,77510%
February1,6089%
March1,0586%
April7394%
May1,1227%
June1,3498%
July1,5329%
August1,4869%
September1,5879%
October1,78010%
November1,5749%
December1,6299%
Total17,239100%

Crashes by day of the week

In 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Erie County, with 2,989. Sunday had the fewest, with 1,796.

Crashes by day of the week, Erie CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Erie County, with 2,989. Sunday had the fewest, with 1,796.01k2k3k4kSunday: 1,7961.8kSundayMonday: 2,2552.3kMondayTuesday: 2,4832.5kTuesdayWednesday: 2,6222.6kWednesdayThursday: 2,7612.8kThursdayFriday: 2,9893kFridaySaturday: 2,3922.4kSaturdayCrashes by day of the week, Erie CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Erie County, with 2,989. Sunday had the fewest, with 1,796.01k2k3k4kSunday: 1,7961.8kSunMonday: 2,2552.3kMonTuesday: 2,4832.5kTueWednesday: 2,6222.6kWedThursday: 2,7612.8kThuFriday: 2,9893kFriSaturday: 2,3922.4kSat

Data year: 2017.

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Crashes by day of the week, Erie County
DayCountShare
Sunday1,79610%
Monday2,25513%
Tuesday2,48314%
Wednesday2,62215%
Thursday2,76116%
Friday2,98917%
Saturday2,39214%
Total17,298100%

Drivers in crashes by age group

In 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Erie County crashes was Male. That group made up 53% of drivers.

Drivers in crashes by age group, Erie CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Erie County crashes was Male. That group made up 53% of drivers.MaleMale: 14,360 (53%)14,360 (53%)FemaleFemale: 10,820 (40%)10,820 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,920 (7%)1,920 (7%)Drivers in crashes by age group, Erie CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Erie County crashes was Male. That group made up 53% of drivers.MaleMale: 14,360 (53%)14,360 (53%)FemaleFemale: 10,820 (40%)10,820 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,920 (7%)1,920 (7%)

Data year: 2020.

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Drivers in crashes by age group, Erie County
Age groupCountShare
Male14,36053%
Female10,82040%
Unknown Gender1,9207%
Total27,100100%

Drivers in crashes by gender

In 2017, male drivers made up 52% of drivers in Erie County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 44%.

Drivers in crashes by gender, Erie CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 52% of drivers in Erie County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 44%.MaleMale: 15,455 (52%)15,455 (52%)FemaleFemale: 13,197 (44%)13,197 (44%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,286 (4%)1,286 (4%)Drivers in crashes by gender, Erie CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 52% of drivers in Erie County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 44%.MaleMale: 15,455 (52%)15,455 (52%)FemaleFemale: 13,197 (44%)13,197 (44%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,286 (4%)1,286 (4%)

Data year: 2017.

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Drivers in crashes by gender, Erie County
GenderCountShare
Male15,45552%
Female13,19744%
Unknown Gender1,2864%
Total29,938100%

Human factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported human factor in Erie County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 2,872 times.

Human factors reported in crashes, Erie CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Erie County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 2,872 times.Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 2,872 (18%)2,872 (18%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 2,855 (18%)2,855 (18%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 2,494 (16%)2,494 (16%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,735 (11%)1,735 (11%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 1,669 (11%)1,669 (11%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 700 (4%)700 (4%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 549 (3%)549 (3%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 514 (3%)514 (3%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehi…Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 503 (3%)503 (3%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 437 (3%)437 (3%)All othersAll others: 1,505 (10%)1,505 (10%)Human factors reported in crashes, Erie CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Erie County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 2,872 times.Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 2,872 (18%)2,872 (18%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 2,855 (18%)2,855 (18%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 2,494 (16%)2,494 (16%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,735 (11%)1,735 (11%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 1,669 (11%)1,669 (11%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 700 (4%)700 (4%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 549 (3%)549 (3%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 514 (3%)514 (3%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved VehicleReaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 503 (3%)503 (3%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 437 (3%)437 (3%)All othersAll others: 1,505 (10%)1,505 (10%)

Data year: 2017.

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Human factors reported in crashes, Erie County
FactorCountShare
Driver Inattention/Distraction2,87218%
Following Too Closely2,85518%
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way2,49416%
Unsafe Speed1,73511%
Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use1,66911%
Traffic Control Device Disregarded7004%
Turning Improperly5493%
Alcohol Involvement5143%
Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle5033%
Backing Unsafely4373%
All others1,50510%
Total15,833100%

Vehicle factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Erie County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 242 times.

Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Erie CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Erie County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 242 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 242 (47%)242 (47%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 86 (17%)86 (17%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 83 (16%)83 (16%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 36 (7%)36 (7%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 32 (6%)32 (6%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 11 (2%)11 (2%)Headlights DefectiveHeadlights Defective: 9 (2%)9 (2%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 6 (1%)6 (1%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)Tinted WindowsTinted Windows: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)All othersAll others: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Erie CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Erie County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 242 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 242 (47%)242 (47%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 86 (17%)86 (17%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 83 (16%)83 (16%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 36 (7%)36 (7%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 32 (6%)32 (6%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 11 (2%)11 (2%)Headlights DefectiveHeadlights Defective: 9 (2%)9 (2%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 6 (1%)6 (1%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)Tinted WindowsTinted Windows: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)All othersAll others: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Erie County
FactorCountShare
Other Vehicular24247%
Tire Failure/Inadequate8617%
Brakes Defective8316%
Steering Failure367%
Oversized Vehicle326%
Accelerator Defective112%
Headlights Defective92%
Driverless/Runaway Vehicle61%
Other Lighting Defects4less than 1%
Tinted Windows2less than 1%
All others4less than 1%
Total515100%

Environmental factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Erie County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,112 times.

Environmental factors reported in crashes, Erie CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Erie County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,112 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 1,112 (48%)1,112 (48%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 754 (32%)754 (32%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 251 (11%)251 (11%)GlareGlare: 110 (5%)110 (5%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 74 (3%)74 (3%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 16 (less than 1%)16 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 9 (less than 1%)9 (less than 1%)Traffic Control Device Improper/N…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 9 (less than 1%)9 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Environmental factors reported in crashes, Erie CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Erie County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,112 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 1,112 (48%)1,112 (48%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 754 (32%)754 (32%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 251 (11%)251 (11%)GlareGlare: 110 (5%)110 (5%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 74 (3%)74 (3%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 16 (less than 1%)16 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 9 (less than 1%)9 (less than 1%)Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Wor…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 9 (less than 1%)9 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Environmental factors reported in crashes, Erie County
FactorCountShare
Pavement Slippery1,11248%
Animal's Action75432%
View Obstructed/Limited25111%
Glare1105%
Obstruction/Debris743%
Pavement Defective16less than 1%
Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate9less than 1%
Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working9less than 1%
Shoulders Defective/Improper2less than 1%
Total2,337100%

Human factors reported in crashes by year

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Erie County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 7,302 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 877.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, Erie CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Erie County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 7,302 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 877.02004006008002009201120132015201720212024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 572Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 527Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 561Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 522Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 507Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 508Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 467Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 474Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 514Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 595Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 541Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 511Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 506Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 497Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 36Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 49Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 56Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 38Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 48Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 31Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 81Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 83Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 79Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 76Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 111Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 66Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 67Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 56Human factors reported in crashes by year, Erie CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Erie County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 7,302 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 877.020040060080020092012201520182024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 572Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 527Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 561Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 522Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 507Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 508Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 467Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 474Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 514Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 595Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 541Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 511Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 506Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 497Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 36Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 49Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 56Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 38Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 48Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 31Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 81Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 83Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 79Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 76Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 111Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 66Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 67Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 56
  • Alcohol Involvement
  • Drugs (Illegal)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, Erie County
YearAlcohol InvolvementDrugs (Illegal)
200957236
201052749
201156156
201252238
201350748
201450831
201546781
201647483
201751479
201859576
2021541111
202251166
202350667
202449756

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Erie County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 49,943 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 25,388.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Erie CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Erie County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 49,943 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 25,388.01k2k3k4k20092011201320152017201920212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 2,854Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 3,053Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 2,820Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 2,696Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 2,679Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 2,637Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 2,896Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 2,954Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 2,872Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 3,899Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 3,962Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 3,181Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 3,772Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 3,510Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 3,125Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 3,033Unsafe Speed, 2009: 1,116Unsafe Speed, 2010: 1,175Unsafe Speed, 2011: 1,224Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,187Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,341Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,619Unsafe Speed, 2015: 1,585Unsafe Speed, 2016: 1,639Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,735Unsafe Speed, 2018: 2,131Unsafe Speed, 2019: 2,165Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,525Unsafe Speed, 2021: 1,700Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,821Unsafe Speed, 2023: 1,729Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,696Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Erie CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Erie County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 49,943 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 25,388.01k2k3k4k20092013201720212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 2,854Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 3,053Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 2,820Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 2,696Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 2,679Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 2,637Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 2,896Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 2,954Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 2,872Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 3,899Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 3,962Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 3,181Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 3,772Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 3,510Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 3,125Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 3,033Unsafe Speed, 2009: 1,116Unsafe Speed, 2010: 1,175Unsafe Speed, 2011: 1,224Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,187Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,341Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,619Unsafe Speed, 2015: 1,585Unsafe Speed, 2016: 1,639Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,735Unsafe Speed, 2018: 2,131Unsafe Speed, 2019: 2,165Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,525Unsafe Speed, 2021: 1,700Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,821Unsafe Speed, 2023: 1,729Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,696
  • Driver Inattention/Distraction
  • Unsafe Speed

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Erie County
YearDriver Inattention/DistractionUnsafe Speed
20092,8541,116
20103,0531,175
20112,8201,224
20122,6961,187
20132,6791,341
20142,6371,619
20152,8961,585
20162,9541,639
20172,8721,735
20183,8992,131
20193,9622,165
20203,1811,525
20213,7721,700
20223,5101,821
20233,1251,729
20243,0331,696

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Numbers last pulled from the source sheets on November 4, 2026.

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