The Brunswick City Division of Police and our law enforcement coalition partners are aggressively enforcing the OVI laws in Medina County as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce fatalities. Studies of seat belt usage in Medina show that 80 % to 83.7% of people who live in Medina County are making the right decision and buckling up, but we can do better. Awareness, education and enforcement are the key components of our strategy.

Medina County Safe Communities
Sept. 2009 Seatbelt Surveys
Driver Results
Medina County Safe Communities
Sept. 2009 Seatbelt Surveys
Passenger Results
Brunswick Division of Police
Medina County Safe Communities Program Releases
2011 County Traffic Fatalities Update

As of July 7, 2011 there has been EIGHT Fatal Crashes with TEN persons killed in Medina County for 2011. The County total for all Fatal Crashes in 2010 was EIGHTEEN with TWENTY persons killed. The County total for all fatal crashes in 2009 was FIFTEEN persons killed. This compares with TWENTYONE traffic deaths for the same period in 2008.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each fatality has a comprehensive cost of $3,366,388. associated with it. The fatality cost in Medina County for all of 2011 is now equal to $26,931,104.00

“The citizens of Medina County are making positive changes in driving behaviors. As of this date the Safe Communities Coalition members have reduced fatal crashes by 20% from this same time period from 2010,” said Chief Carl DeForest of the Brunswick Division of Police.

“The Ohio State Patrol would like to remind drivers to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway at all times.  Too many drivers are distracted and creating dangerous situations on our roadways by talking on their phones, texting, driving below the posted speed limit, and stopping at green lights. We can work together to significantly reduce fatal and injury crashes by impacting the epidemic of distracted driving and Contribute to a safer Ohio” said Lieutenant William Haymaker of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Medina Post.

“Studies of Seat Belt usage, in Medina County have fluctuated over the past two years from a high of approximately 88% to a low of 73%, people who live in Medina County need to make the right decision and use seat belts. Awareness and Enforcement are the key components” said Lieutenant Brian Ohlin of the Brunswick Division of Police.
“We invite everyone to visit our Safe Communities Web Site and review, all the upcoming events and our new information on all the Ohio Traffic Safety Campaigns as well as our Motorcycle Safety Videos and awareness information.” said Officer Jerry Klue, Director of the Medina Co. Safe Communities program.   www.medinasafecommunities.org

The “Safe Communities” program was developed through the Ohio Department of Public Safety to establish and/or expand community partnerships to create safer, healthier communities throughout Ohio.



20% Fatal Crash Reduction in Medina County as of 6/16/2011

As of June 16th there have been SIX fatal crashes with EIGHT persons killed in Medina County for 2011. The County total for the same time period in 2010 was EIGHT fatal crashes with TEN persons killed. The County total for all fatal crashes in 2010 was EIGHTEEN with TWENTY persons killed. Story.

Safe Communities Coalition meetings for 2012
January 26, 2012
Super Bowl / Impaired Driving Kickoff / Fatal Crash Review Meeting
Summa Lake Medina Medical Center, Montville Twp.

May 10, 2012
Click It or Ticket Kickoff
Medina County Health Department

August 9, 2012
Impaired Driving Kickoff
Medina County Health Department

September 27, 2012
Annual Coalition Breakfast Meeting & Awards
Weymouth Country Club