Oswego, County

Traffic ticket and crash data for Oswego County

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

Oswego County had 25,330 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 8% fewer than in 2009. Speeding tickets went from 6,106 in 2009 to 5,762 in 2024. Cell phone and texting tickets went from 1,038 in 2009 to 497 in 2024. Impaired driving tickets went from 1,438 in 2009 to 805 in 2018.

Oswego County had 2,800 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.

Oswego County at a glance
MeasureFirst yearLatest yearChangeTrend
All traffic tickets27,561 (2009)25,330 (2024)−8%
Speeding tickets6,106 (2009)5,762 (2024)−6%
Cell phone and texting tickets1,038 (2009)497 (2024)−52%
Impaired driving tickets1,438 (2009)805 (2018)−44%
Reported crashes2,034 (2009)2,800 (2024)+38%†

Traffic tickets

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

All traffic tickets by year

Oswego County had 25,330 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 8% fewer than in 2009, when there were 27,561. The highest year was 2010, with 28,343.

All traffic tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 25,330 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 8% fewer than in 2009, when there were 27,561. The highest year was 2010, with 28,343.010k20k30k40k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 27,5612010: 28,3432011: 28,2202012: 22,4252013: 25,2022014: 26,5762015: 24,9832016: 26,3952017: 26,5842018: 23,1642019: 21,6152020: 20,9312021: 22,5142022: 21,1862023: 25,6502024: 25,33025,330All traffic tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 25,330 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 8% fewer than in 2009, when there were 27,561. The highest year was 2010, with 28,343.010k20k30k40k200920132017202120242009: 27,5612010: 28,3432011: 28,2202012: 22,4252013: 25,2022014: 26,5762015: 24,9832016: 26,3952017: 26,5842018: 23,1642019: 21,6152020: 20,9312021: 22,5142022: 21,1862023: 25,6502024: 25,33025,330

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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All traffic tickets by year, Oswego County
YearTraffic tickets
200927,561
201028,343
201128,220
201222,425
201325,202
201426,576
201524,983
201626,395
201726,584
201823,164
201921,615
202020,931
202122,514
202221,186
202325,650
202425,330

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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

Oswego County had 497 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 52% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,038. The highest year was 2014, with 1,423.

Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 497 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 52% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,038. The highest year was 2014, with 1,423.05001k1.5k2k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 1,0382010: 7352011: 6412012: 4952013: 1,1672014: 1,4232015: 1,0432016: 8862017: 8532018: 6522019: 7402020: 6192021: 6162022: 5242023: 6352024: 497497Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 497 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 52% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,038. The highest year was 2014, with 1,423.05001k1.5k2k200920132017202120242009: 1,0382010: 7352011: 6412012: 4952013: 1,1672014: 1,4232015: 1,0432016: 8862017: 8532018: 6522019: 7402020: 6192021: 6162022: 5242023: 6352024: 497497

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Oswego County
YearCell phone and texting tickets
20091,038
2010735
2011641
2012495
20131,167
20141,423
20151,043
2016886
2017853
2018652
2019740
2020619
2021616
2022524
2023635
2024497

Phone use and texting tickets by year

From 2009 to 2024, Oswego County had 12,564 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 66% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 34%.

Phone use and texting tickets by year, Oswego CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Oswego County had 12,564 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 66% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 34%.05001k1.5k2k20092011201320152017201920212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 1,038Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 729Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 617Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 436Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 981Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 1,113Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 739Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 564Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 441Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 276Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 312Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 273Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 209Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 164Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 222Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 170Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 6Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 24Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 59Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 186Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 310Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 304Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 322Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 412Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 376Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 428Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 346Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 407Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 360Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 413Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 327Phone use and texting tickets by year, Oswego CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Oswego County had 12,564 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 66% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 34%.05001k1.5k2k20092013201720212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 1,038Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 729Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 617Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 436Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 981Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 1,113Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 739Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 564Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 441Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 276Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 312Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 273Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 209Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 164Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 222Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 170Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 6Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 24Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 59Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 186Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 310Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 304Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 322Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 412Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 376Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 428Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 346Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 407Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 360Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 413Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 327
  • 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, Oswego County
YearCell Phone (V&T 1225-c)Texting (V&T 1225-d)
20091,038–
20107296
201161724
201243659
2013981186
20141,113310
2015739304
2016564322
2017441412
2018276376
2019312428
2020273346
2021209407
2022164360
2023222413
2024170327

Cell phone ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 56% of 290 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 27%.

Cell phone ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 56% of 290 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 27%.Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 162 (56%)162 (56%)Convicted on Same Texting Violati…Convicted on Same Texting Violation: 77 (27%)77 (27%)Convicted on a Non-Texting Violat…Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 51 (18%)51 (18%)Cell phone ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 56% of 290 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 27%.Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 162 (56%)162 (56%)Convicted on Same Texting ViolationConvicted on Same Texting Violation: 77 (27%)77 (27%)Convicted on a Non-Texting ViolationConvicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 51 (18%)51 (18%)

Data year: 2024.

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Cell phone ticket results, Oswego County
ResultCountShare
Dismissed/Acquitted16256%
Convicted on Same Texting Violation7727%
Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation5118%
Total290100%

Texting ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 56% of 143 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 28%.

Texting ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 56% of 143 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 28%.Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 80 (56%)80 (56%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone Viol…Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 40 (28%)40 (28%)Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Vio…Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 23 (16%)23 (16%)Texting ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 56% of 143 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 28%.Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 80 (56%)80 (56%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 40 (28%)40 (28%)Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 23 (16%)23 (16%)

Data year: 2024.

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Texting ticket results, Oswego County
ResultCountShare
Dismissed/Acquitted8056%
Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation4028%
Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation2316%
Total143100%

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Speeding tickets

These charts cover speeding tickets under VTL 1180.

Speeding tickets by year

Oswego County had 5,762 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 6% fewer than in 2009, when there were 6,106. The highest year was 2017, with 6,824.

Speeding tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 5,762 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 6% fewer than in 2009, when there were 6,106. The highest year was 2017, with 6,824.02k4k6k8k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 6,1062010: 6,7032011: 6,4492012: 5,6722013: 5,3592014: 6,3192015: 6,7062016: 6,3692017: 6,8242018: 5,3742019: 4,9982020: 5,2742021: 5,2972022: 4,8352023: 5,8432024: 5,7625,762Speeding tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 5,762 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 6% fewer than in 2009, when there were 6,106. The highest year was 2017, with 6,824.02k4k6k8k200920132017202120242009: 6,1062010: 6,7032011: 6,4492012: 5,6722013: 5,3592014: 6,3192015: 6,7062016: 6,3692017: 6,8242018: 5,3742019: 4,9982020: 5,2742021: 5,2972022: 4,8352023: 5,8432024: 5,7625,762

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Speeding tickets by year, Oswego County
YearSpeeding tickets
20096,106
20106,703
20116,449
20125,672
20135,359
20146,319
20156,706
20166,369
20176,824
20185,374
20194,998
20205,274
20215,297
20224,835
20235,843
20245,762

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

Oswego County had 180 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 28% more than in 2009, when there were 141. The highest year was 2010, with 249.

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Oswego CountyOswego County had 180 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 28% more than in 2009, when there were 141. The highest year was 2010, with 249.0100200300400200920112013201520172019202120242009: 1412010: 2492011: 1632012: 822013: 1372014: 1502015: 1662016: 1412017: 1462018: 2122019: 2172020: 1582021: 1652022: 1912023: 1712024: 180180School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Oswego CountyOswego County had 180 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 28% more than in 2009, when there were 141. The highest year was 2010, with 249.0100200300400200920132017202120242009: 1412010: 2492011: 1632012: 822013: 1372014: 1502015: 1662016: 1412017: 1462018: 2122019: 2172020: 1582021: 1652022: 1912023: 1712024: 180180

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Oswego County
YearSchool zone speeding tickets
2009141
2010249
2011163
201282
2013137
2014150
2015166
2016141
2017146
2018212
2019217
2020158
2021165
2022191
2023171
2024180

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

Oswego County had 27 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 50% fewer than in 2009, when there were 54. The highest year was 2011, with 577.

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Oswego CountyOswego County had 27 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 50% fewer than in 2009, when there were 54. The highest year was 2011, with 577.020040060080020092011201320152017202020242009: 542010: 3042011: 5772012: 72013: 642014: 352015: 172016: 3072017: 1532018: 352020: 212022: 362024: 2727Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Oswego CountyOswego County had 27 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 50% fewer than in 2009, when there were 54. The highest year was 2011, with 577.0200400600800200920122015201820242009: 542010: 3042011: 5772012: 72013: 642014: 352015: 172016: 3072017: 1532018: 352020: 212022: 362024: 2727

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Oswego County
YearWork zone speeding tickets
200954
2010304
2011577
20127
201364
201435
201517
2016307
2017153
201835
202021
202236
202427

Speeding ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 49% of 4,224 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 34%.

Speeding ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 49% of 4,224 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 34%.Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 2,084 (49%)2,084 (49%)Convicted on Same Speeding Violat…Convicted on Same Speeding Violation: 1,427 (34%)1,427 (34%)Convicted on a Non-Speeding Viola…Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 705 (17%)705 (17%)Convicted on Different Speeding V…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 8 (less than 1%)8 (less than 1%)Speeding ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Oswego County was “Dismissed/Acquitted.” That was 49% of 4,224 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 34%.Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 2,084 (49%)2,084 (49%)Convicted on Same Speeding ViolationConvicted on Same Speeding Violation: 1,427 (34%)1,427 (34%)Convicted on a Non-Speeding ViolationConvicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 705 (17%)705 (17%)Convicted on Different Speeding Violati…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 8 (less than 1%)8 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding ticket results, Oswego County
ResultCountShare
Dismissed/Acquitted2,08449%
Convicted on Same Speeding Violation1,42734%
Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation70517%
Convicted on Different Speeding Violation8less than 1%
Total4,224100%

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed

In 2024, 78% of speeding tickets in Oswego County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Other US States, at 8%.

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Oswego CountyIn 2024, 78% of speeding tickets in Oswego County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Other US States, at 8%.New York StateNew York State: 4,422 (78%)4,422 (78%)Other US StatesOther US States: 471 (8%)471 (8%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 423 (7%)423 (7%)CanadaCanada: 245 (4%)245 (4%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 88 (2%)88 (2%)Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Oswego CountyIn 2024, 78% of speeding tickets in Oswego County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Other US States, at 8%.New York StateNew York State: 4,422 (78%)4,422 (78%)Other US StatesOther US States: 471 (8%)471 (8%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 423 (7%)423 (7%)CanadaCanada: 245 (4%)245 (4%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 88 (2%)88 (2%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Oswego County
Driver licenseCountShare
New York State4,42278%
Other US States4718%
Northeast Region4237%
Canada2454%
Other/Unknown882%
Total5,649100%

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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

Oswego County had 805 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 44% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,438.

Impaired driving tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 805 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 44% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,438.05001k1.5k2k20092010201120122013201420152016201720182009: 1,4382010: 1,1802011: 1,1622012: 9032013: 8492014: 9132015: 9002016: 9102017: 8612018: 805805Impaired driving tickets by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 805 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 44% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,438.05001k1.5k2k200920112013201520182009: 1,4382010: 1,1802011: 1,1622012: 9032013: 8492014: 9132015: 9002016: 9102017: 8612018: 805805

Years shown: 2009–2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by year, Oswego County
YearImpaired driving tickets
20091,438
20101,180
20111,162
2012903
2013849
2014913
2015900
2016910
2017861
2018805

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender

In 2018, male drivers got 72% of impaired driving tickets in Oswego County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 146.

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Oswego CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 72% of impaired driving tickets in Oswego County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 146.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 242416 - 20, Female: 8821 - 2921 - 29, Male: 10610621 - 29, Female: 404030 - 3930 - 39, Male: 848430 - 39, Female: 323240 - 4940 - 49, Male: 666640 - 49, Female: 272750 - 5950 - 59, Male: 353550 - 59, Female: 151560 and Over60 and Over, Male: 191960 and Over, Female: 66Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Oswego CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 72% of impaired driving tickets in Oswego County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 146.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 242416 - 20, Female: 8821 - 2921 - 29, Male: 10610621 - 29, Female: 404030 - 3930 - 39, Male: 848430 - 39, Female: 323240 - 4940 - 49, Male: 666640 - 49, Female: 272750 - 5950 - 59, Male: 353550 - 59, Female: 151560 and Over60 and Over, Male: 191960 and Over, Female: 66
  • Male
  • Female

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Oswego County
Age groupMaleFemaleTotal
16 - 2024832
21 - 2910640146
30 - 398432116
40 - 49662793
50 - 59351550
60 and Over19625

Impaired driving tickets by time of day

In 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 133. The 6am - 9am time block had the fewest, with 8.

Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 133. The 6am - 9am time block had the fewest, with 8.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 133 (30%)133 (30%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 44 (10%)44 (10%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 8 (2%)8 (2%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 16 (4%)16 (4%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 24 (5%)24 (5%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 37 (8%)37 (8%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 58 (13%)58 (13%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 124 (28%)124 (28%)Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 133. The 6am - 9am time block had the fewest, with 8.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 133 (30%)133 (30%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 44 (10%)44 (10%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 8 (2%)8 (2%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 16 (4%)16 (4%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 24 (5%)24 (5%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 37 (8%)37 (8%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 58 (13%)58 (13%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 124 (28%)124 (28%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Oswego County
Time of dayCountShare
Mid - 3 am13330%
3am - 6am4410%
6am - 9am82%
9am - Noon164%
Noon - 3pm245%
3pm - 6pm378%
6pm - 9pm5813%
9pm - Mid12428%
Total444100%

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week

In 2018, Saturday had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 132. Tuesday had the fewest, with 30.

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Oswego CountyIn 2018, Saturday had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 132. Tuesday had the fewest, with 30.050100150200Sunday: 8181SundayMonday: 4343MondayTuesday: 3030TuesdayWednesday: 4949WednesdayThursday: 5555ThursdayFriday: 7272FridaySaturday: 132132SaturdayImpaired driving tickets by day of the week, Oswego CountyIn 2018, Saturday had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 132. Tuesday had the fewest, with 30.050100150200Sunday: 8181SunMonday: 4343MonTuesday: 3030TueWednesday: 4949WedThursday: 5555ThuFriday: 7272FriSaturday: 132132Sat

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Oswego County
DayCountShare
Sunday8118%
Monday439%
Tuesday306%
Wednesday4911%
Thursday5512%
Friday7216%
Saturday13229%
Total462100%

Impaired driving tickets by month

In 2020, August had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 40. April had the fewest, with 11.

Impaired driving tickets by month, Oswego CountyIn 2020, August had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 40. April had the fewest, with 11.010203040January: 2727JanFebruary: 2222FebMarch: 2323MarApril: 1111AprMay: 1919MayJune: 2929JunJuly: 3131JulAugust: 4040AugSeptember: 3333SepOctober: 3535OctNovember: 3535NovDecember: 2626DecImpaired driving tickets by month, Oswego CountyIn 2020, August had the most impaired driving tickets in Oswego County, with 40. April had the fewest, with 11.JanuaryJanuary: 27 (8%)27 (8%)FebruaryFebruary: 22 (7%)22 (7%)MarchMarch: 23 (7%)23 (7%)AprilApril: 11 (3%)11 (3%)MayMay: 19 (6%)19 (6%)JuneJune: 29 (9%)29 (9%)JulyJuly: 31 (9%)31 (9%)AugustAugust: 40 (12%)40 (12%)SeptemberSeptember: 33 (10%)33 (10%)OctoberOctober: 35 (11%)35 (11%)NovemberNovember: 35 (11%)35 (11%)DecemberDecember: 26 (8%)26 (8%)

Data year: 2020.

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Impaired driving tickets by month, Oswego County
MonthCountShare
January278%
February227%
March237%
April113%
May196%
June299%
July319%
August4012%
September3310%
October3511%
November3511%
December268%
Total331100%

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined

In 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 61% of 350 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 29%.

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 61% of 350 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 29%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 214 (61%)214 (61%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 100 (29%)100 (29%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 20 (6%)20 (6%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 16 (5%)16 (5%)Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 61% of 350 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 29%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 214 (61%)214 (61%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 100 (29%)100 (29%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 20 (6%)20 (6%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 16 (5%)16 (5%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Oswego County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation21461%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation10029%
Dismissed/Acquitted206%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation165%
Total350100%

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 63% of 312 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 28%.

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 63% of 312 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 28%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 198 (63%)198 (63%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 87 (28%)87 (28%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 15 (5%)15 (5%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 12 (4%)12 (4%)Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 63% of 312 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 28%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 198 (63%)198 (63%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 87 (28%)87 (28%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 15 (5%)15 (5%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 12 (4%)12 (4%)

Data year: 2018.

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Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Oswego County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation19863%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation8728%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation155%
Dismissed/Acquitted124%
Total312100%

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 38% of 34 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 35%.

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 38% of 34 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 35%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 13 (38%)13 (38%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 12 (35%)12 (35%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 8 (24%)8 (24%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 1 (3%)1 (3%)Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Oswego CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Oswego County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 38% of 34 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 35%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 13 (38%)13 (38%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 12 (35%)12 (35%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 8 (24%)8 (24%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 1 (3%)1 (3%)

Data year: 2018.

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Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Oswego County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation1338%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation1235%
Dismissed/Acquitted824%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation13%
Total34100%

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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

Oswego County had 2,800 reported crashes in 2024. That is 4% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 2,942.

Reported crashes by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 2,800 reported crashes in 2024. That is 4% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 2,942.01k2k3k4k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 2,0342010: 2,0722011: 2,0132012: 1,9362013: 2,1142014: 2,0272015: 1,9842016: 1,9292017: 2,0532018: 2,9152019: 2,9422020: 2,3852021: 2,5622022: 2,7982023: 2,6092024: 2,8002,800Reported crashes by year, Oswego CountyOswego County had 2,800 reported crashes in 2024. That is 4% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 2,942.01k2k3k4k200920132017202120242009: 2,0342010: 2,0722011: 2,0132012: 1,9362013: 2,1142014: 2,0272015: 1,9842016: 1,9292017: 2,0532018: 2,9152019: 2,9422020: 2,3852021: 2,5622022: 2,7982023: 2,6092024: 2,8002,800

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Reported crashes by year, Oswego County
YearReported crashes
20092,034
20102,072
20112,013
20121,936
20132,114
20142,027
20151,984
20161,929
20172,053
20182,915
20192,942
20202,385
20212,562
20222,798
20232,609
20242,800

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year

In 2024, Oswego County had 33 crashes involving a pedestrian, 20 crashes involving a bicycle and 39 motorcycle crashes.

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Oswego CountyIn 2024, Oswego County had 33 crashes involving a pedestrian, 20 crashes involving a bicycle and 39 motorcycle crashes.02040608020092011201320152017201920212024Pedestrian, 2009: 27Pedestrian, 2010: 44Pedestrian, 2011: 39Pedestrian, 2012: 40Pedestrian, 2013: 44Pedestrian, 2014: 34Pedestrian, 2015: 34Pedestrian, 2016: 12Pedestrian, 2017: 36Pedestrian, 2018: 34Pedestrian, 2019: 20Pedestrian, 2020: 26Pedestrian, 2021: 18Pedestrian, 2022: 30Pedestrian, 2023: 27Pedestrian, 2024: 33Bicycle, 2009: 15Bicycle, 2010: 12Bicycle, 2011: 15Bicycle, 2012: 15Bicycle, 2013: 9Bicycle, 2014: 9Bicycle, 2015: 9Bicycle, 2016: 19Bicycle, 2017: 11Bicycle, 2018: 13Bicycle, 2019: 12Bicycle, 2020: 10Bicycle, 2021: 7Bicycle, 2022: 9Bicycle, 2023: 16Bicycle, 2024: 20Motorcycle, 2009: 41Motorcycle, 2010: 62Motorcycle, 2011: 49Motorcycle, 2012: 51Motorcycle, 2013: 48Motorcycle, 2014: 41Motorcycle, 2015: 38Motorcycle, 2016: 32Motorcycle, 2017: 43Motorcycle, 2018: 41Motorcycle, 2019: 38Motorcycle, 2020: 41Motorcycle, 2021: 42Motorcycle, 2022: 48Motorcycle, 2023: 44Motorcycle, 2024: 39Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Oswego CountyIn 2024, Oswego County had 33 crashes involving a pedestrian, 20 crashes involving a bicycle and 39 motorcycle crashes.02040608020092013201720212024Pedestrian, 2009: 27Pedestrian, 2010: 44Pedestrian, 2011: 39Pedestrian, 2012: 40Pedestrian, 2013: 44Pedestrian, 2014: 34Pedestrian, 2015: 34Pedestrian, 2016: 12Pedestrian, 2017: 36Pedestrian, 2018: 34Pedestrian, 2019: 20Pedestrian, 2020: 26Pedestrian, 2021: 18Pedestrian, 2022: 30Pedestrian, 2023: 27Pedestrian, 2024: 33Bicycle, 2009: 15Bicycle, 2010: 12Bicycle, 2011: 15Bicycle, 2012: 15Bicycle, 2013: 9Bicycle, 2014: 9Bicycle, 2015: 9Bicycle, 2016: 19Bicycle, 2017: 11Bicycle, 2018: 13Bicycle, 2019: 12Bicycle, 2020: 10Bicycle, 2021: 7Bicycle, 2022: 9Bicycle, 2023: 16Bicycle, 2024: 20Motorcycle, 2009: 41Motorcycle, 2010: 62Motorcycle, 2011: 49Motorcycle, 2012: 51Motorcycle, 2013: 48Motorcycle, 2014: 41Motorcycle, 2015: 38Motorcycle, 2016: 32Motorcycle, 2017: 43Motorcycle, 2018: 41Motorcycle, 2019: 38Motorcycle, 2020: 41Motorcycle, 2021: 42Motorcycle, 2022: 48Motorcycle, 2023: 44Motorcycle, 2024: 39
  • Pedestrian
  • Bicycle
  • Motorcycle

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Oswego County
YearPedestrianBicycleMotorcycle
2009271541
2010441262
2011391549
2012401551
201344948
201434941
201534938
2016121932
2017361143
2018341341
2019201238
2020261041
202118742
202230948
2023271644
2024332039

Crashes by month

In 2020, January had the most crashes in Oswego County, with 277. April had the fewest, with 80.

Crashes by month, Oswego CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Oswego County, with 277. April had the fewest, with 80.0100200300400January: 277277JanFebruary: 254254FebMarch: 147147MarApril: 8080AprMay: 139139MayJune: 168168JunJuly: 204204JulAugust: 183183AugSeptember: 192192SepOctober: 244244OctNovember: 264264NovDecember: 233233DecCrashes by month, Oswego CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Oswego County, with 277. April had the fewest, with 80.JanuaryJanuary: 277 (12%)277 (12%)FebruaryFebruary: 254 (11%)254 (11%)MarchMarch: 147 (6%)147 (6%)AprilApril: 80 (3%)80 (3%)MayMay: 139 (6%)139 (6%)JuneJune: 168 (7%)168 (7%)JulyJuly: 204 (9%)204 (9%)AugustAugust: 183 (8%)183 (8%)SeptemberSeptember: 192 (8%)192 (8%)OctoberOctober: 244 (10%)244 (10%)NovemberNovember: 264 (11%)264 (11%)DecemberDecember: 233 (10%)233 (10%)

Data year: 2020.

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Crashes by month, Oswego County
MonthCountShare
January27712%
February25411%
March1476%
April803%
May1396%
June1687%
July2049%
August1838%
September1928%
October24410%
November26411%
December23310%
Total2,385100%

Crashes by day of the week

In 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Oswego County, with 348. Sunday had the fewest, with 261.

Crashes by day of the week, Oswego CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Oswego County, with 348. Sunday had the fewest, with 261.0100200300400Sunday: 261261SundayMonday: 268268MondayTuesday: 289289TuesdayWednesday: 271271WednesdayThursday: 313313ThursdayFriday: 348348FridaySaturday: 303303SaturdayCrashes by day of the week, Oswego CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Oswego County, with 348. Sunday had the fewest, with 261.0100200300400Sunday: 261261SunMonday: 268268MonTuesday: 289289TueWednesday: 271271WedThursday: 313313ThuFriday: 348348FriSaturday: 303303Sat

Data year: 2017.

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Crashes by day of the week, Oswego County
DayCountShare
Sunday26113%
Monday26813%
Tuesday28914%
Wednesday27113%
Thursday31315%
Friday34817%
Saturday30315%
Total2,053100%

Drivers in crashes by age group

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

Drivers in crashes by age group, Oswego CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Oswego County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.MaleMale: 1,923 (59%)1,923 (59%)FemaleFemale: 1,301 (40%)1,301 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 60 (2%)60 (2%)Drivers in crashes by age group, Oswego CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Oswego County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.MaleMale: 1,923 (59%)1,923 (59%)FemaleFemale: 1,301 (40%)1,301 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 60 (2%)60 (2%)

Data year: 2020.

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Drivers in crashes by age group, Oswego County
Age groupCountShare
Male1,92359%
Female1,30140%
Unknown Gender602%
Total3,284100%

Drivers in crashes by gender

In 2017, male drivers made up 57% of drivers in Oswego County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 41%.

Drivers in crashes by gender, Oswego CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 57% of drivers in Oswego County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 41%.MaleMale: 1,719 (57%)1,719 (57%)FemaleFemale: 1,221 (41%)1,221 (41%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 62 (2%)62 (2%)Drivers in crashes by gender, Oswego CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 57% of drivers in Oswego County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 41%.MaleMale: 1,719 (57%)1,719 (57%)FemaleFemale: 1,221 (41%)1,221 (41%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 62 (2%)62 (2%)

Data year: 2017.

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Drivers in crashes by gender, Oswego County
GenderCountShare
Male1,71957%
Female1,22141%
Unknown Gender622%
Total3,002100%

Human factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported human factor in Oswego County crashes was “Unsafe Speed.” It was reported 373 times.

Human factors reported in crashes, Oswego CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Oswego County crashes was “Unsafe Speed.” It was reported 373 times.Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 373 (19%)373 (19%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 324 (16%)324 (16%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 243 (12%)243 (12%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 203 (10%)203 (10%)Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 196 (10%)196 (10%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 139 (7%)139 (7%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 93 (5%)93 (5%)Failure to Keep RightFailure to Keep Right: 90 (5%)90 (5%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 86 (4%)86 (4%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehi…Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 54 (3%)54 (3%)All othersAll others: 199 (10%)199 (10%)Human factors reported in crashes, Oswego CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Oswego County crashes was “Unsafe Speed.” It was reported 373 times.Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 373 (19%)373 (19%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 324 (16%)324 (16%)Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 243 (12%)243 (12%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 203 (10%)203 (10%)Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 196 (10%)196 (10%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 139 (7%)139 (7%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 93 (5%)93 (5%)Failure to Keep RightFailure to Keep Right: 90 (5%)90 (5%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 86 (4%)86 (4%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved VehicleReaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 54 (3%)54 (3%)All othersAll others: 199 (10%)199 (10%)

Data year: 2017.

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Human factors reported in crashes, Oswego County
FactorCountShare
Unsafe Speed37319%
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way32416%
Following Too Closely24312%
Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use20310%
Driver Inattention/Distraction19610%
Backing Unsafely1397%
Alcohol Involvement935%
Failure to Keep Right905%
Traffic Control Device Disregarded864%
Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle543%
All others19910%
Total2,000100%

Vehicle factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Oswego County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 32 times.

Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Oswego CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Oswego County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 32 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 32 (44%)32 (44%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 19 (26%)19 (26%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 10 (14%)10 (14%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 6 (8%)6 (8%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 3 (4%)3 (4%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 2 (3%)2 (3%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 1 (1%)1 (1%)Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Oswego CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Oswego County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 32 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 32 (44%)32 (44%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 19 (26%)19 (26%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 10 (14%)10 (14%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 6 (8%)6 (8%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 3 (4%)3 (4%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 2 (3%)2 (3%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 1 (1%)1 (1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Oswego County
FactorCountShare
Other Vehicular3244%
Tire Failure/Inadequate1926%
Brakes Defective1014%
Steering Failure68%
Accelerator Defective34%
Driverless/Runaway Vehicle23%
Oversized Vehicle11%
Total73100%

Environmental factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Oswego County crashes was “Animal's Action.” It was reported 349 times.

Environmental factors reported in crashes, Oswego CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Oswego County crashes was “Animal's Action.” It was reported 349 times.Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 349 (52%)349 (52%)Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 247 (37%)247 (37%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 37 (6%)37 (6%)GlareGlare: 19 (3%)19 (3%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 15 (2%)15 (2%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)Environmental factors reported in crashes, Oswego CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Oswego County crashes was “Animal's Action.” It was reported 349 times.Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 349 (52%)349 (52%)Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 247 (37%)247 (37%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 37 (6%)37 (6%)GlareGlare: 19 (3%)19 (3%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 15 (2%)15 (2%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 1 (less than 1%)1 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Environmental factors reported in crashes, Oswego County
FactorCountShare
Animal's Action34952%
Pavement Slippery24737%
View Obstructed/Limited376%
Glare193%
Obstruction/Debris152%
Pavement Defective2less than 1%
Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate1less than 1%
Total670100%

Human factors reported in crashes by year

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Oswego County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 1,250 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 140.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, Oswego CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Oswego County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 1,250 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 140.0501001502002009201120132015201720212024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 91Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 84Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 87Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 71Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 74Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 61Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 80Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 86Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 93Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 103Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 94Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 91Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 126Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 109Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 3Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 2Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 4Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 7Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 6Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 6Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 11Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 5Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 7Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 17Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 15Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 17Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 24Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 16Human factors reported in crashes by year, Oswego CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Oswego County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 1,250 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 140.05010015020020092012201520182024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 91Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 84Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 87Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 71Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 74Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 61Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 80Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 86Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 93Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 103Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 94Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 91Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 126Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 109Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 3Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 2Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 4Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 7Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 6Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 6Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 11Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 5Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 7Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 17Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 15Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 17Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 24Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 16
  • Alcohol Involvement
  • Drugs (Illegal)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, Oswego County
YearAlcohol InvolvementDrugs (Illegal)
2009913
2010842
2011874
2012717
2013746
2014616
20158011
2016865
2017937
201810317
20219415
20229117
202312624
202410916

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Oswego County crashes was “Unsafe Speed.” It was reported 5,846 times. Next was “Driver Inattention/Distraction,” with 4,239.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Oswego CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Oswego County crashes was “Unsafe Speed.” It was reported 5,846 times. Next was “Driver Inattention/Distraction,” with 4,239.020040060080020092011201320152017201920212024Unsafe Speed, 2009: 262Unsafe Speed, 2010: 243Unsafe Speed, 2011: 247Unsafe Speed, 2012: 239Unsafe Speed, 2013: 318Unsafe Speed, 2014: 302Unsafe Speed, 2015: 303Unsafe Speed, 2016: 335Unsafe Speed, 2017: 373Unsafe Speed, 2018: 516Unsafe Speed, 2019: 472Unsafe Speed, 2020: 420Unsafe Speed, 2021: 418Unsafe Speed, 2022: 502Unsafe Speed, 2023: 433Unsafe Speed, 2024: 463Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 283Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 282Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 230Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 208Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 242Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 251Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 250Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 225Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 196Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 303Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 300Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 271Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 301Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 291Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 312Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 294Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Oswego CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Oswego County crashes was “Unsafe Speed.” It was reported 5,846 times. Next was “Driver Inattention/Distraction,” with 4,239.020040060080020092013201720212024Unsafe Speed, 2009: 262Unsafe Speed, 2010: 243Unsafe Speed, 2011: 247Unsafe Speed, 2012: 239Unsafe Speed, 2013: 318Unsafe Speed, 2014: 302Unsafe Speed, 2015: 303Unsafe Speed, 2016: 335Unsafe Speed, 2017: 373Unsafe Speed, 2018: 516Unsafe Speed, 2019: 472Unsafe Speed, 2020: 420Unsafe Speed, 2021: 418Unsafe Speed, 2022: 502Unsafe Speed, 2023: 433Unsafe Speed, 2024: 463Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 283Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 282Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 230Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 208Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 242Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 251Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 250Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 225Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 196Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 303Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 300Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 271Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 301Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 291Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 312Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 294
  • Unsafe Speed
  • Driver Inattention/Distraction

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Oswego County
YearUnsafe SpeedDriver Inattention/Distraction
2009262283
2010243282
2011247230
2012239208
2013318242
2014302251
2015303250
2016335225
2017373196
2018516303
2019472300
2020420271
2021418301
2022502291
2023433312
2024463294

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Rosenblum Law is the largest and highest customer-rated traffic violations law firm in both NY & NJ. With experienced and skilled traffic violations and criminal defense attorneys, the Firm has a reputation for aggressive representation for anyone facing traffic violations and criminal charges that may result in heavy fines, points and license suspension or revocation, and jail time. With a success rate of well over 90%, the Firm has helped thousands of clients get excellent results regardless of how simple or complicated the case. The attorneys pride themselves on working relentlessly to reach the best possible outcome.

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