Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis

20 CRASHES IN
BREWSTER, OH
2021

In 2021, Brewster experienced 20 traffic crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 3 injuries. A notable finding is that 90% of these crashes, totaling 18 incidents, resulted in no reported injuries.

20

Total Crash Events

0

Persons Killed

3

Persons Injured

5.0%

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

1

Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021

One hit-and-run crash was reported in Brewster during 2021, accounting for 5% of all crashes. This classification is based on the initial determination made by the responding officer at the scene.

Vulnerable Road User Casualties

In 2021, 3 motorists sustained injuries in crashes within Brewster. There were no reported fatalities among pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists. Additionally, no pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured during this period.

0

Motorists Killed

3

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

In 2021, Saturday was the peak day for crashes in Brewster, with 7 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 6 PM, with 3 occurrences. The majority of crashes, 60% (12 incidents), occurred during daylight hours, while 35% (7 incidents) happened in dark conditions.

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

The majority of crashes in 2021 were property-damage-only incidents, accounting for 90% (18 crashes). Injury crashes, including minor and possible injuries, comprised 10% (2 crashes) of the total. There were no fatal crashes reported in Brewster during this period, with 0 fatalities.

Outcome by Severity (Crash Events)

Minor Injury1minor injury crashes5%
Possible Injury1possible injury crashes5%
No Injury18no injury crashes90%

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

A significant portion of crashes occurred under favorable conditions, with 80% happening in clear weather and 90% on dry road surfaces. However, 20% of crashes occurred in adverse weather conditions such as cloudy, severe crosswinds, or snow. Additionally, 10% of crashes took place on wet or icy road surfaces.

Weather

Clear16 (80.0%)
Cloudy2 (10.0%)
Severe Crosswinds1 (5.0%)
Snow1 (5.0%)

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

Lighting

Daylight12 (60.0%)
Dark - Lighted Roadway5 (25.0%)
Dark - Roadway Not Lighted2 (10.0%)
Dawn/Dusk1 (5.0%)

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

Road Surface

Dry18 (90.0%)
Ice1 (5.0%)
Wet1 (5.0%)

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 (34 vehicles)

1
FORD8 (23.5%)
2
CHEVROLET5 (14.7%)
3
HONDA3 (8.8%)
4
CHRYSLER3 (8.8%)
5
TOYOTA2 (5.9%)
6
DODGE2 (5.9%)
7
PONTIAC1 (2.9%)
8
SATURN1 (2.9%)
9
SUBARU1 (2.9%)
10
BMW1 (2.9%)

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 (47 persons with recorded sex)

Male25 (53.2%)
Female22 (46.8%)

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

Traffic Control Device

The most frequent traffic control condition associated with crashes was 'No Control', accounting for 21 instances. Signalized locations, including signals and flashers, were present in 9 instances. Crashes at locations with stop signs were reported in 4 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 common contributing factor identified in crashes was 'Following too Close / ACDA', observed in 4 instances. 'Failure to Yield' was a factor in 3 instances, while 'Ran Stop Sign' and 'Improper Backing' each contributed to 2 instances. These factors highlight specific driver actions preceding crashes.

Driver Contributing Factor

1
Following too Close / ACDA4 (26.7%)
2
Failure to Yield3 (20%)
3
Ran Stop Sign2 (13.3%)
4
Improper Backing2 (13.3%)
5
Lying in Roadway1 (6.7%)
6
Other Improper Action1 (6.7%)
7
Ran Red Light1 (6.7%)
8
Improper Start From a Parked Position1 (6.7%)

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

Driver Distraction

Driver distraction was noted in 5 instances, with 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' being the most frequent, occurring twice. 'Manually operating an electronic communication device', 'Other distraction outside the vehicle', and 'Talking on hands-free communication device' each accounted for one instance of distraction.

Driver Distraction

1
Not Distracted26 (81.3%)
2
Other distraction inside the vehicle2 (6.3%)
3
Manually operating an electronic communication device (texting; typing; dialing)1 (3.1%)
4
Other distraction outside the vehicle1 (3.1%)
5
Other/Unknown1 (3.1%)
6
Talking on hands-free communication device1 (3.1%)

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

The majority of crashes, 65% (13 incidents), occurred on roadways with a grade, including both straight and curved sections. Specifically, 60% of crashes happened on a 'Straight Grade'. Only 5% (1 incident) of crashes occurred on a 'Curve Grade' alignment.

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 action was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 22 instances. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action, occurring in 4 instances. 'Backing' was also noted in 3 instances immediately before a crash.

Pre-Crash Driver Action

1
Straight Ahead22 (64.7%)
2
Slowing or Stopped In Traffic4 (11.8%)
3
Backing3 (8.8%)
4
Making Left Turn2 (5.9%)
5
Negotiating a Curve1 (2.9%)
6
Making Right Turn1 (2.9%)
7
Parked1 (2.9%)

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

Manner of Collision

The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 25% of incidents. 'Backing', 'Rear-end', and 'Sideswipe; opposite direction' each represented 15% of the collisions. 'Angle' collisions made up 10% of the total.

Manner of Collision

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 most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 19 instances out of 34 total vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles were involved in 8 instances, and pick-up trucks in 5 instances. These three types represent the majority of vehicles in crashes.

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 dominant role among persons involved in crashes, accounting for 33 out of 48 individuals. Occupants made up the remaining 15 individuals. There were no pedestrians or cyclists recorded in this breakdown.

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, 44 individuals sustained no injuries. A total of 3 individuals were injured, comprising 1 minor injury and 2 possible injuries. No fatalities were reported among persons involved in crashes.

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

The vast majority of participants, 41 out of 47, were reported to be using shoulder and lap belts. Child restraint systems (forward-facing and rear-facing) and booster seats were used by 4 individuals. One participant was noted as using no safety equipment, and another used only a lap belt.

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

Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 35% of all incidents, with 7 occurrences. The majority of crashes, 60% (12 incidents), involved two vehicles. One crash involved three vehicles, indicating a small proportion of multi-vehicle pile-ups.

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: Brewster, OH
  • Total crash records analyzed: 20
  • Total persons involved: 48
  • Total vehicles involved: 34

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

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.

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Suggested Citation

ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Brewster, 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/brewster/2021-annual-report

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