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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · BATAVIA, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
599 CRASHES IN
BATAVIA, OH
2021
In 2021, Batavia experienced a total of 599 crashes, resulting in 3 fatalities and 194 injuries. The majority of these incidents, 77%, were reported as property-damage-only crashes with no injuries. This indicates that while crashes are frequent, most do not lead to physical harm.
599
Total Crash Events
3
Persons Killed
194
Persons Injured
10.4%
Hit-and-Run Rate
Note: "Persons Killed" (3) counts individual fatalities across all crash events. "Fatal" in the severity table below (3) counts crash events where at least one fatality occurred. A single crash can result in multiple fatalities.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Aggregate counts from crash, person, and vehicle records
62
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021
In Batavia during 2021, there were 62 hit-and-run crashes, accounting for 10.4% of all crashes. Hit-and-run status is based on the responding officer's initial determination at the scene.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
In 2021, motorists accounted for the highest number of fatalities with 2 killed and 193 injured. Additionally, 1 pedestrian was killed and 1 pedestrian was injured. There were no reported cyclist fatalities or injuries.
1
Pedestrians Killed
2
Motorists Killed
1
Pedestrians Injured
193
Motorists Injured
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Mode classified from person records (driver/passenger → motorist; pedestrian; bicyclist → cyclist; in-line skater / unspecified → other)
When Crashes Happen
Crashes in Batavia during 2021 most frequently occurred on Wednesdays, with 110 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 3 PM, recording 48 incidents. The majority of crashes, 404 out of 599, happened during daylight hours.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash date field aggregated by weekday
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash time field aggregated by hour (0-23)
Crash Severity Breakdown
Of the 599 crashes in Batavia during 2021, 77% resulted in no injury. Injury-involved crashes (serious, minor, or possible injury) accounted for 22.6% of all incidents. There were 3 fatal crashes, noting that the number of fatalities (3) can differ from fatal crashes as one crash may involve multiple deaths.
Outcome by Severity (Crash Events)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · KABCO injury classification scale
Severity Distribution (Crash Events)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Most severe injury per crash record
Road & Environmental Conditions
The majority of crashes in Batavia during 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions (359 crashes), on dry road surfaces (421 crashes), and during daylight (404 crashes). However, 79 crashes occurred in rain and 156 on wet road surfaces, indicating a notable portion under adverse conditions.
Weather
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Weather condition at time of crash
Lighting
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Lighting condition field
Road Surface
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Road surface condition field
Vehicles & Demographics
Among persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 226 individuals. The most frequently involved vehicle makes were Ford, with 186 vehicles, followed by Chevrolet with 154 vehicles, and Toyota with 77 vehicles.
Top Vehicle Makes (983 vehicles)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
53 persons with unknown or unrecorded age excluded from age chart.
Sex Distribution (1,292 persons with recorded sex)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Person-level records linked to crash events
Crash Location (First Harmful Event)
Approximately 22.0% of crashes in Batavia during 2021 occurred off the travel lanes, with 112 incidents on the roadside, 17 on the shoulder, and 3 in the median. The majority, 461 crashes, occurred on the roadway itself.
Crash Location (First Harmful Event)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records
Traffic Control Device
The dominant traffic control condition for units involved in crashes was 'No Control,' accounting for 729 instances. Traffic signals were present in 160 instances, while stop signs were present in 87 instances.
Traffic Control Device
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Driver Contributing Factor
The most frequent improper actions contributing to crashes were 'Following too Close / ACDA' (132 instances), 'Failure to Yield' (90 instances), and 'Drove off Road' (73 instances). These three factors collectively represent a significant portion of reported contributing factors.
Driver Contributing Factor
Showing top 9 of 20 reported. 11 additional (65 total) not shown: Swerving to Avoid, Improper Turn, Ran Red Light, Operating Defective Equipment, Load shifting/Falling/Spilling, Improper Passing, Ran Stop Sign, Improper Start From a Parked Position, Improper Crossing, Vision Obstruction, Wrong Way.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Commercial / Truck Involvement
A total of 35 commercial vehicles were involved in crashes in Batavia during 2021, comprising 3.56% of all vehicles. This includes 22 'Other Commercial Vehicle' types and 13 'Semi-Tractor Trailer' units.
Vulnerable Road Users & Motorcycles
In 2021, 4 pedestrians and 11 motorcyclists were involved in crashes as vulnerable users. Pedestrians accounted for 0.3% of all persons involved, while motorcyclists accounted for 0.8%.
Animal-Involved Crashes
There were 74 animal-strike incidents in Batavia during 2021, representing 12.35% of all crashes. Deer were involved in the vast majority of these, accounting for 71 incidents.
Impairment (Alcohol / Drugs)
A total of 38 impaired-driving crashes were recorded in Batavia during 2021, making up 6.3% of all crashes. These incidents involved alcohol in 25 cases, drugs in 11 cases, and both alcohol and drugs in 2 cases.
Driver Condition
Among drivers involved in crashes, 43 instances indicated abnormal conditions. This included 32 drivers reported as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol,' 5 who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.,' and 3 each for 'Illness' and 'Physical Impairment.'
Driver Condition
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Person-level records linked to crash events
Driver Distraction
Among drivers, 58 instances of distraction were reported. The most common distractions were 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' (30 instances) and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' (14 instances). Additionally, 10 drivers were manually operating an electronic communication device.
Driver Distraction
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Person-level records linked to crash events
Road Alignment
Approximately 17.7% of crashes in Batavia during 2021 occurred on curves (106 crashes), while 24.2% occurred on grades (145 crashes). The majority of crashes, 407, occurred on straight, level road alignments.
Road Alignment
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records
Pre-Crash Driver Action
The most common pre-crash actions for vehicles involved were 'Straight Ahead' (533 instances), 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' (139 instances), and 'Negotiating a Curve' (100 instances). These three actions represent the primary activities immediately preceding crashes.
Pre-Crash Driver Action
Showing top 9 of 16 reported. 7 additional (22 total) not shown: Other/Unknown, Overtaking/Passing, Walking; Running; Jogging; Playing, Leaving Traffic Lane, Driverless, Making U-Turn, Other Non-Motorist.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Manner of Collision
The dominant manner of collision in Batavia during 2021 was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 251 crashes or 41.9% of the total. Rear-end collisions were the next most frequent, with 134 incidents representing 22.4% of crashes.
Manner of Collision
"Other" combines 2 smaller categories (12 records): Head-on (10), Rear-to-rear (2).
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records
Vehicle Type
Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 492 out of 983 vehicles, or 50.05%. Commercial vehicles, including single unit trucks, cargo vans, and semi-tractors, collectively made up 58 vehicles, or 5.9% of all vehicles.
Vehicle Type
"Other" combines 8 smaller categories (39 records): Motorcycle 2 Wheeled (12), Unknown or Hit/Skip (10), Other Vehicle (6), Bus (16+ Passengers) (4), Pedestrian/Skater (4), Heavy Equipment (1), Farm Equipment (1), Van (9-15 Seats) (1).
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Person Type
Drivers constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 962 individuals, representing 72.3% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for 365 individuals, while pedestrians accounted for 4 individuals.
Person Type
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records
Person Injury Severity
Out of 1331 persons involved in crashes, 3 were fatally injured, representing 0.23%. A total of 194 persons sustained injuries of varying severity (serious, minor, or possible), accounting for 14.58% of all individuals.
Person Injury Severity
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records
Occupant Safety Equipment
Among persons for whom safety equipment use was recorded, 86 individuals were reported as using 'None Used,' which represents 6.74% of those with known restraint status. The majority, 1101 individuals, used 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used.'
Occupant Safety Equipment
"Other" combines 2 smaller categories (8 records): Helmet Used (5), Lap Belt Only Used (3).
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Person-level records linked to crash events
Vehicles Per Crash
Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 228 incidents, representing 38.1% of all crashes. Two-vehicle crashes were the most common, with 360 incidents, while multi-vehicle crashes involving three or more vehicles totaled 11 incidents.
Vehicles Per Crash
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records
Data Sources & Methodology
Primary Data Source
All crash data in this report is sourced from Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS), accessed programmatically via the Csv Open Data API (SODA). This dataset contains official police-reported motor vehicle traffic crash records maintained by the reporting jurisdiction's law enforcement agency. Records are published to the open data portal by the municipality and are subject to the portal's terms of use.
Data Retrieval
- Access method: Csv Open Data API (SoQL queries)
- Data format: Structured JSON via REST API
- Record types queried: Crash events, person records, and vehicle unit records
- Date filter applied: 2021-01-01 through 2021-12-31
- Report generated: July 6, 2026
Data Coverage
- Reporting period: 2021-01-01 through 2021-12-31 (365 days)
- Geographic scope: Batavia, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 599
- Total persons involved: 1,331
- Total vehicles involved: 983
Analytical Methodology
- Severity classification: Uses the KABCO injury scale (K=Fatal, A=Incapacitating injury, B=Non-incapacitating injury, C=Possible injury, O=No injury/property damage only), the standard classification in U.S. Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC). Severity is assigned per crash event based on the most severe injury in that crash. A single fatal crash (K) may involve multiple fatalities; therefore the "Persons Killed" count in the headline KPIs may differ from the "Fatal" crash count in the severity breakdown.
- Contributing factors: Reflect the officer-determined primary contributory cause recorded at the time of the crash report. These are preliminary determinations and may not reflect final investigation findings.
- Hit-and-run classification: Based on the hit-and-run indicator field in the official crash report, as determined by the responding officer at the scene.
- Temporal analysis: Day-of-week and hour-of-day distributions are computed from the crash date/time timestamp in each record.
- Demographics: Age and sex distributions are drawn from person-level records linked to each crash event. A single crash may involve multiple persons.
- Vehicle data: Make information is drawn from vehicle unit records linked to each crash event.
- AI commentary: Narrative sections are generated by Google Gemini (large language model) based on the structured data. Commentary is descriptive, not predictive, and should not be interpreted as expert opinion.
Limitations & Disclaimers
- Only crashes reported to and documented by law enforcement are included. Minor incidents, unreported crashes, and near-misses are not captured in this dataset.
- Data reflects conditions at the time of the initial police report and may be subject to subsequent corrections, reclassifications, or supplements by the reporting agency.
- Open data portal records may experience a publication lag - recently occurring crashes may not yet appear in the dataset at the time of report generation.
- AI-generated commentary is produced by a large language model and is intended to highlight patterns in the data. It does not constitute legal, medical, or professional analysis.
- Percentages are calculated from reported data and are subject to rounding.
Non-Affiliation Disclosure
This report is produced independently by ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in partnership with any law enforcement agency, municipal government, state department of transportation, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Data is sourced from publicly available government open data portals.
Data License
The underlying crash data is provided under the municipality's Open Data Terms of Use and is made available to the public for unrestricted use. This analysis and report is © 2026 Injuria.ai and may be cited with attribution using the suggested citation below.
Corrections & Feedback
If you believe any data in this report is inaccurate or have questions about our methodology, please contact: data@injuria.ai. We are committed to accuracy and will issue corrections promptly.
Suggested Citation
ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Batavia, OH Crash Intelligence Report: 2021." Published July 6, 2026. Reporting period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31. Data source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS), Csv Open Data. Available at: https://thatcarhitme.com/crash-data/ohio/batavia/2021-annual-report
About the Publisher
ThatCarHitMe.com is a crash data intelligence platform developed by Injuria.ai, a legal technology company specializing in traffic safety analytics. We aggregate and analyze publicly available government crash data to produce structured intelligence reports for communities, researchers, journalists, and legal professionals. Our reports combine programmatic data retrieval from official open data portals with AI-assisted narrative analysis.
Questions about this report's data or methodology: data@injuria.ai
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An Injuria.ai Company
Crash Data Intelligence
Data: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv
Period: 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Generated: July 6, 2026 · All rights reserved