Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis

12 CRASHES IN
BRADFORD, OH
2021

In Bradford, OH during 2021, there were a total of 12 crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 1 injury. A notable finding is that 3 crashes, representing 25% of all incidents, were reported as hit-and-run events. The majority of crashes, 91.7%, resulted in no injuries.

12

Total Crash Events

0

Persons Killed

1

Persons Injured

25.0%

Hit-and-Run Rate

Note: "Persons Killed" (0) counts individual fatalities across all crash events. "Fatal" in the severity table below (0) 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

3

Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021

During 2021, Bradford recorded 3 hit-and-run crashes, accounting for 25% of all crashes in the city. The determination of a hit-and-run incident is based on the initial assessment by the responding officer.

Vulnerable Road User Casualties

In 2021, Bradford reported 1 injury among motorists and 0 fatalities across all road user types. There were no recorded injuries or fatalities for pedestrians or cyclists.

0

Motorists Killed

1

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 Bradford during 2021 peaked on Fridays and Saturdays, with 3 crashes occurring on each of these days. The most frequent crash times were 11 AM and 11 PM, both experiencing 2 crashes. A majority of crashes, 7 out of 12, occurred 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 12 crashes in Bradford during 2021, 11 (91.7%) resulted in no injuries, while 1 crash (8.3%) involved a serious injury. There were no fatal crashes recorded, and consequently, no fatalities among persons involved in crashes.

Outcome by Severity (Crash Events)

Serious Injury1serious injury crashes8.3%
No Injury11no injury crashes91.7%

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 Bradford during 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions (7 crashes), on dry road surfaces (7 crashes), and during daylight hours (7 crashes). Adverse conditions were present in a minority of incidents, with 2 crashes occurring in rain or snow, and 5 crashes occurring on wet or snowy road surfaces.

Weather

Clear7 (58.3%)
Cloudy3 (25.0%)
Rain1 (8.3%)
Snow1 (8.3%)

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Weather condition at time of crash

Lighting

Daylight7 (58.3%)
Dark - Roadway Not Lighted4 (33.3%)
Dark - Lighted Roadway1 (8.3%)

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Lighting condition field

Road Surface

Dry7 (58.3%)
Wet4 (33.3%)
Snow1 (8.3%)

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Road surface condition field

Vehicles & Demographics

Top Vehicle Makes (18 vehicles)

1
CHEVROLET6 (33.3%)
2
FORD3 (16.7%)
3
FREIGHTLINER1 (5.6%)
4
GMC1 (5.6%)
5
HONDA1 (5.6%)
6
HYUNDAI1 (5.6%)
7
KIA1 (5.6%)
8
TOYOTA1 (5.6%)
9
DODGE1 (5.6%)

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records

2 persons with unknown or unrecorded age excluded from age chart.

Sex Distribution (13 persons with recorded sex)

Male8 (61.5%)
Female5 (38.5%)

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)

Regarding crash locations, 6 out of 12 incidents (50%) occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the roadside, on the shoulder, or outside the trafficway. The remaining 4 crashes occurred on the roadway, with 2 in driveway/alley access points.

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

Among vehicles involved in crashes, 14 out of 18 (77.8%) were at locations with no traffic control. Stop signs were present for 3 vehicles, and a signal was present for 1 vehicle. This indicates that the vast majority of crashes occurred at uncontrolled or stop-sign-controlled locations.

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 frequently reported contributing factor among drivers was 'Drove off Road,' accounting for 5 occurrences. 'Improper Backing' was cited in 2 instances, while 'Failure to Yield' and 'Improper Turn' each contributed to 1 occurrence.

Driver Contributing Factor

1
Drove off Road5 (50%)
2
Improper Backing2 (20%)
3
Failure to Yield1 (10%)
4
Improper Turn1 (10%)
5
Other Improper Action1 (10%)

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records

Driver Condition

Abnormal driver conditions were noted in 3 instances: 'Illness' was reported for 2 drivers, and 1 driver was 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol.'

Driver Condition

1
Apparently Normal7 (53.8%)
2
Other/Unknown3 (23.1%)
3
Illness2 (15.4%)
4
Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol1 (7.7%)

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

Specific driver distractions were identified in 2 instances: 1 driver was 'Manually operating an electronic communication device' and another was affected by 'Other distraction outside the vehicle.'

Driver Distraction

1
Not Distracted6 (46.2%)
2
Other/Unknown5 (38.5%)
3
Manually operating an electronic communication device (texting; typing; dialing)1 (7.7%)
4
Other distraction outside the vehicle1 (7.7%)

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

All crashes occurred on straight road alignments, with 11 incidents on 'Straight Level' sections and 1 on a 'Straight Grade.' No crashes were reported on curved sections of roadway.

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 were 'Parked' and 'Straight Ahead,' both accounting for 5 occurrences each among vehicles involved. 'Making Right Turn' was reported in 3 instances, and 'Backing' in 2 instances.

Pre-Crash Driver Action

1
Parked5 (27.8%)
2
Straight Ahead5 (27.8%)
3
Making Right Turn3 (16.7%)
4
Backing2 (11.1%)
5
Other/Unknown1 (5.6%)
6
Making Left Turn1 (5.6%)
7
Driverless1 (5.6%)

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 was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 8 crashes (66.7%). Other collision types, such as 'Angle,' 'Backing,' and 'Sideswipe; same direction,' each occurred in 1 crash (8.3%).

Manner of Collision

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records

Vehicle Type

Sport Utility Vehicles were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 7 out of 18 vehicles (38.9%). Pickups were involved in 5 instances, and Passenger Cars in 4 instances. One Semi-Tractor was also involved.

Vehicle Type

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 13 out of 15 individuals (86.7%) being drivers. The remaining 2 individuals were occupants.

Person Type

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Crash-level records

Person Injury Severity

Among all persons involved in crashes, 14 individuals sustained no injuries. One person sustained a serious injury, accounting for 6.7% of all persons involved.

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

Safety equipment usage shows that 7 participants used 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used.' Notably, 6 participants (40%) were recorded as having 'None Used' for safety equipment.

Occupant Safety Equipment

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

The distribution of vehicles per crash was evenly split, with 6 crashes involving a single vehicle and 6 crashes involving two vehicles.

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: Bradford, OH
  • Total crash records analyzed: 12
  • Total persons involved: 15
  • Total vehicles involved: 18

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.

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Data License

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Suggested Citation

ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Bradford, 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/bradford/2021-annual-report

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