Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis

16 CRASHES IN
BYESVILLE, OH
2021

In Byesville, Ohio, during 2021, there were a total of 16 reported crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 2 injuries. A notable finding is that 87.5% of these crashes, or 14 out of 16, resulted in no injuries. The data indicates that motorists sustained all reported injuries, with no fatalities recorded across all crash types.

16

Total Crash Events

0

Persons Killed

2

Persons Injured

6.3%

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 recorded in Byesville during 2021, accounting for 6.3% of all crashes. It is important to note that hit-and-run status is determined by the responding officer's initial assessment at the scene.

Vulnerable Road User Casualties

In Byesville during 2021, there were 0 pedestrians killed and 0 injured, and 0 cyclists killed and 0 injured. All 2 reported injuries were sustained by motorists, with 0 motorists killed. No other persons were reported killed or injured in crashes.

0

Motorists Killed

2

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 Byesville in 2021 showed peak activity on Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, each recording 3 crashes. The peak hour for crashes was 5 PM, also with 3 incidents. The majority of crashes occurred during daylight hours, accounting for 9 of the 16 incidents, compared to 6 crashes occurring 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 Byesville during 2021, 87.5% (14 out of 16), resulted in no injuries. There was one minor injury crash (6.3%) and one possible injury crash (6.3%). No fatal crashes were reported, and consequently, there were 0 fatalities among all persons involved.

Outcome by Severity (Crash Events)

Minor Injury1minor injury crashes6.3%
Possible Injury1possible injury crashes6.3%
No Injury14no injury crashes87.5%

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

During 2021, 87.5% of crashes (14 out of 16) occurred in clear weather conditions, while 2 crashes happened in cloudy conditions. Over half of the crashes, 56.3% (9 out of 16), took place during daylight hours. Six crashes occurred in dark conditions (3 with lighted roadways, 3 without), and one occurred during dawn/dusk.

Weather

Clear14 (87.5%)
Cloudy2 (12.5%)

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

Lighting

Daylight9 (56.3%)
Dark - Lighted Roadway3 (18.8%)
Dark - Roadway Not Lighted3 (18.8%)
Dawn/Dusk1 (6.3%)

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

Vehicles & Demographics

Top Vehicle Makes (28 vehicles)

1
FORD7 (25%)
2
DODGE4 (14.3%)
3
HONDA3 (10.7%)
4
CHEVROLET3 (10.7%)
5
HYUNDAI2 (7.1%)
6
TOYOTA2 (7.1%)
7
SUZUKI1 (3.6%)
8
GMC1 (3.6%)
9
INFINITI1 (3.6%)
10
LINCOLN1 (3.6%)

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

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

Sex Distribution (38 persons with recorded sex)

Female22 (57.9%)
Male16 (42.1%)

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 the location of the first harmful event, 68.8% of crashes (11 out of 16) occurred on the roadway. A significant portion, 25% (4 out of 16 crashes), occurred on the roadside, indicating a run-off-road scenario.

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 majority of traffic units involved in crashes, 78.6% (22 out of 28), were at locations with no traffic control. The remaining units were involved at locations with traffic signals (3 units) or stop signs (3 units). This indicates that uncontrolled locations were the dominant setting for crashes.

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

Among identified contributing factors, 'Following too Close / ACDA' was the most frequent, accounting for 4 instances. 'Improper Turn,' 'Improper Backing,' and 'Drove off Road' each contributed to 2 incidents. Other factors such as 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield' were each cited once.

Driver Contributing Factor

1
Following too Close / ACDA4 (28.6%)
2
Improper Turn2 (14.3%)
3
Improper Backing2 (14.3%)
4
Drove off Road2 (14.3%)
5
Unsafe Speed1 (7.1%)
6
Failure to Yield1 (7.1%)
7
Improper Start From a Parked Position1 (7.1%)
8
Left of Center1 (7.1%)

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

Driver Condition

One driver involved in a crash was reported to be 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol.' This represents a small fraction of the 25 drivers whose conditions were documented. The remaining drivers were categorized as 'Apparently Normal' or 'Other/Unknown.'

Driver Condition

1
Apparently Normal22 (88%)
2
Other/Unknown2 (8%)
3
Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol1 (4%)

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

Only one instance of driver distraction was specifically identified, categorized as 'Other distraction inside the vehicle.' This represents a small portion of the 25 drivers for whom distraction data was recorded. The vast majority of drivers were reported as 'Not Distracted' or 'Other/Unknown.'

Driver Distraction

1
Not Distracted21 (87.5%)
2
Other/Unknown2 (8.3%)
3
Other distraction inside the vehicle1 (4.2%)

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

Most crashes in Byesville during 2021, 68.8% (11 out of 16), occurred on straight-level roadways. Crashes on roadways with a grade accounted for 25% (4 incidents), while 6.25% (1 incident) occurred on a curve on a level road.

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 for drivers was 'Straight Ahead,' accounting for 14 instances. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the next most frequent action with 4 instances. 'Making Left Turn' and 'Parked' each occurred 3 times immediately prior to a crash.

Pre-Crash Driver Action

1
Straight Ahead14 (50%)
2
Slowing or Stopped In Traffic4 (14.3%)
3
Making Left Turn3 (10.7%)
4
Parked3 (10.7%)
5
Backing2 (7.1%)
6
Entering Traffic Lane2 (7.1%)

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,' representing 37.5% of crashes (6 out of 16). 'Rear-end' collisions were the second most common, accounting for 18.8% (3 crashes). 'Backing' and 'Angle' collisions each made up 12.5% of the incidents.

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 10 out of 28 vehicles. Passenger Cars followed with 9 vehicles, and Pickups with 7 vehicles. There was also one Passenger Van and one vehicle classified as 'Unknown or Hit/Skip' 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 majority of persons involved in crashes, with 25 individuals recorded. Occupants were the second most frequent role, with 14 individuals. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in crashes during this period.

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 39 persons involved in crashes, 37 (94.9%) sustained no injuries. One person sustained a minor injury, and one person sustained a possible injury. No fatalities were recorded among any persons.

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 majority of participants, 31 out of 39, used both shoulder and lap belts. One person was recorded as using 'None Used' for safety equipment. Other uses included lap belt only, booster seat, shoulder belt only, and child restraint system.

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 majority of crashes, 62.5% (10 out of 16), involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 31.3% (5 incidents). One crash involved three 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 5, 2026

Data Coverage

  • Reporting period: 2021-01-01 through 2021-12-31 (365 days)
  • Geographic scope: Byesville, OH
  • Total crash records analyzed: 16
  • Total persons involved: 39
  • Total vehicles involved: 28

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). "Byesville, OH Crash Intelligence Report: 2021." Published July 5, 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/byesville/2021-annual-report

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