Akron AUTO INSURANCE (OH)
Akron is the fifth largest city in Ohio with a population around 210,000 spread out over around 62 square miles. Situated on the Ohio and Erie Canal and Little Cuyahoga River, Akron is located about 39 miles south of Cleveland.
Akron’s current economy is home to many industries including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, FirstEnergy, FirstMerit Bank, Gojo Industries, and Roadway Express. Akron is also a prominent High-Tech Haven and features a ten square mile wireless corridor in the downtown area. The area is also home to many biomedical and healthcare industries.
The city’s climate is characterized by a humid continental climate with cold, ever-changing winters and warm humid summers. Precipitation is fairly well distributed throughout the year with late spring and early summer seeing the highest rainfall. While summer weather tends to be stable, thunderstorms are common and the chance of tornadoes exists. In addition, due to its proximity to Lake Erie, winters can feature heavy snow events.
Overall, Akron’s crime rate is on par with the national average. In recent years, violent crimes like aggravated assault and rape have risen and property crime remains much higher than the state average.
Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
| Fatal Accidents | Cars Involved | People Involved | Pedestrian Accidents | Caused by DUI/DWI | Auto Thefts (2008) |
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| 9 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 1202 |
City Driving
| Pop increase from commuters | Avg. commute time |
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| +15,933 | 21.4 minutes |
| Avg. rainfall | Avg. Temp (annual) |
| 35 inches rain 48 inches snow | Jan. 24.8F, July 71.5F (49.2F) |
Transportation
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| Total no. of bridges | Total length | Avg. daily traffic | Avg. daily truck traffic |
| 351 | 8586ft | 9620704 | 801008 |
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| Passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak. | |||
| Public Transportation | |||
| Akron is laid out on a radiating spoke system.Public bus service is provided by the Metro Transit Authority (MTA), which has an extensive route system and also offers transportation options for disabled drivers. | |||
Facts and Figures
| Population (2009) | Male Female | Change since 2000 | Living/Working | Area in Sq. Miles |
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| 210,527 | -4.5% | 49,120 | 62.4 | |
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| 44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44308, 44309, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44315, 44316, 44317, 44319, 44320, 44321, 44322, 44325, 44326, 44328, 44333, 44334, 44372, 44393, 44396, 44397, 44398, 44399 | ||||
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Contact the City
http://www.ci.akron.oh.usComplaints and Insurance Fraud
Insurance companies usually have processes for customers to report fraud and submit complaints. If your company doesn't have a reporting system or fraud hotline, contact its headquarters.If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Akron, you should report it to the following organizations:
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- Akron Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Ohio Department of Insurance
- Ohio Attorney General
- Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)
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