Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis

53 CRASHES IN
CADIZ, OH
2021

In 2021, Cadiz experienced 53 traffic crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 23 injuries. The majority of crashes, 73.6%, did not involve any injuries. Notably, 43.4% of crashes were classified as 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', indicating a high proportion of single-vehicle or non-impact events.

53

Total Crash Events

0

Persons Killed

23

Persons Injured

7.5%

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

4

Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021

There were 4 hit-and-run crashes in Cadiz during 2021, accounting for 7.5% of all crashes. This status is based on the responding officer's initial determination at the crash scene.

Vulnerable Road User Casualties

In 2021, there were 0 pedestrians killed and 1 pedestrian injured in Cadiz crashes. There were no cyclists killed or injured. Motorists accounted for 0 fatalities and 22 injuries.

0

Pedestrians Killed

0

Motorists Killed

1

Pedestrians Injured

22

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 Cadiz during 2021 peaked on Fridays, with 11 incidents recorded. The most frequent hour for crashes was 3 PM, with 5 occurrences. A significant portion of crashes, 33 out of 53, 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

Out of 53 crashes, 39 (73.6%) resulted in no injuries. Injury crashes totaled 14, with 4 (7.5%) classified as serious injuries, 8 (15.1%) as minor injuries, and 2 (3.8%) as possible injuries. There were no fatal crashes, and consequently, no fatalities reported in 2021.

Outcome by Severity (Crash Events)

Serious Injury4serious injury crashes7.5%
Minor Injury8minor injury crashes15.1%
Possible Injury2possible injury crashes3.8%
No Injury39no injury crashes73.6%

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 occurred under favorable conditions, with 34 (64.2%) happening in clear weather, 43 (81.1%) on dry road surfaces, and 33 (62.3%) during daylight. Adverse conditions such as rain or snow were present in 6 crashes, and wet, snowy, slushy, or standing water road surfaces were noted in 10 crashes. Dark conditions, either lighted or unlighted, accounted for 20 crashes.

Weather

Clear34 (64.2%)
Cloudy13 (24.5%)
Rain4 (7.5%)
Snow2 (3.8%)

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

Lighting

Daylight33 (62.3%)
Dark - Lighted Roadway10 (18.9%)
Dark - Roadway Not Lighted10 (18.9%)

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

Road Surface

Dry43 (81.1%)
Wet6 (11.3%)
Snow2 (3.8%)
Slush1 (1.9%)
Water (Standing; Moving)1 (1.9%)

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

Vehicles & Demographics

Among the 123 persons involved in crashes, the 0-15 age group was most represented with 30 individuals, followed by the 16-20 age group with 18 individuals. Passenger Cars were the most frequent vehicle type involved, with 29 vehicles, while Chevrolet was the most common vehicle make, accounting for 23 vehicles.

Top Vehicle Makes (84 vehicles)

1
CHEVROLET23 (27.4%)
2
FORD13 (15.5%)
3
JEEP9 (10.7%)
4
HONDA6 (7.1%)
5
TOYOTA4 (4.8%)
6
DODGE4 (4.8%)
7
CHRYSLER3 (3.6%)
8
NISSAN3 (3.6%)
9
INTERNATIONAL2 (2.4%)
10
BUICK2 (2.4%)

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

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

Sex Distribution (120 persons with recorded sex)

Male64 (53.3%)
Female56 (46.7%)

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, 35 crashes occurred on the roadway. A total of 16 crashes, or 30.2% of the total, occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (12 crashes) or on the shoulder (4 crashes).

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, 71 were at locations with no traffic control. A total of 79 vehicles (95.2% of those with reported control type) were involved in crashes at uncontrolled locations (no control, stop sign, or yield sign). Only 4 vehicles (4.8%) were involved in crashes at signalized intersections.

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 factors attributed to drivers included 'Drove off Road' (10 instances), 'Failure to Yield' (8 instances), and 'Other Improper Action' (8 instances). 'Following too Close / ACDA' was noted in 4 instances, and 'Unsafe Speed' in 3 instances.

Driver Contributing Factor

1
Drove off Road10 (22.7%)
2
Failure to Yield8 (18.2%)
3
Other Improper Action8 (18.2%)
4
Following too Close / ACDA4 (9.1%)
5
Unsafe Speed3 (6.8%)
6
Improper Backing2 (4.5%)
7
Operating Defective Equipment2 (4.5%)
8
Improper Lane Change2 (4.5%)
9
Improper Passing1 (2.3%)

Showing top 9 of 13 reported. 4 additional (4 total) not shown: Ran Stop Sign, Improper Start From a Parked Position, Improper Turn, Left of Center.

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

Animal-Involved Crashes

There were 10 instances of animal strikes reported in 2021, with 9 involving deer and 1 involving another animal. These animal strikes accounted for 18.9% of all crashes.

Driver Condition

Among drivers with reported conditions, 6 had abnormal conditions at the time of the crash. This included 3 drivers who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.', 2 drivers 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol', and 1 driver with 'Physical Impairment'. These abnormal conditions represent 8.6% of the 70 drivers with reported conditions.

Driver Condition

1
Apparently Normal63 (90%)
2
Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.3 (4.3%)
3
Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol2 (2.9%)
4
Other/Unknown1 (1.4%)
5
Physical Impairment1 (1.4%)

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

Seven drivers were identified as distracted at the time of their crashes, representing 10% of the 70 drivers with reported distraction status. Distractions included 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' (4 instances), 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' (2 instances), and 'Other activity with an electronic device' (1 instance).

Driver Distraction

1
Not Distracted61 (87.1%)
2
Other distraction inside the vehicle4 (5.7%)
3
Other distraction outside the vehicle2 (2.9%)
4
Other/Unknown2 (2.9%)
5
Other activity with an electronic device1 (1.4%)

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

A total of 12 crashes (22.6%) occurred on curves, including 6 on 'Curve Grade' and 6 on 'Curve Level' alignments. Crashes on grades, encompassing both 'Straight Grade' and 'Curve Grade', accounted for 20 incidents (37.7%).

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 by drivers were 'Straight Ahead' (39 instances), 'Parked' (10 instances), and 'Negotiating a Curve' (8 instances). 'Making Left Turn' was also a notable action, occurring in 7 instances.

Pre-Crash Driver Action

1
Straight Ahead39 (46.4%)
2
Parked10 (11.9%)
3
Negotiating a Curve8 (9.5%)
4
Other/Unknown7 (8.3%)
5
Making Left Turn7 (8.3%)
6
Slowing or Stopped In Traffic5 (6%)
7
Backing2 (2.4%)
8
Making Right Turn2 (2.4%)
9
Overtaking/Passing1 (1.2%)

Showing top 9 of 12 reported. 3 additional (3 total) not shown: Leaving Traffic Lane, Changing Lanes, Walking; Running; Jogging; Playing.

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 23 crashes (43.4%). 'Rear-end' and 'Angle' collisions were the next most frequent types, each occurring 8 times (15.1%).

Manner of Collision

"Other" combines 1 smaller categories (1 records): Head-on (1).

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 common vehicle type involved in crashes, with 29 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 24 vehicles, and Pick up trucks with 16 vehicles. Commercial vehicles, including Single Unit Trucks, Semi-Tractors, and Cargo Vans, collectively accounted for 5 vehicles, representing 8.3% of all vehicles with specified types.

Vehicle Type

"Other" combines 6 smaller categories (6 records): Pedestrian/Skater (1), Motorcycle 2 Wheeled (1), Semi-Tractor (1), Heavy Equipment (1), Motorcycle 3 Wheeled (1), Cargo Van (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 73 individuals. Occupants accounted for 49 persons, while pedestrians represented 1 person. Drivers made up 59.3% of all persons involved.

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 120 persons with reported injury severity, 97 (80.8%) sustained no injuries. A total of 23 persons (19.2%) sustained injuries, with 9 classified as serious, 12 as minor, and 2 as possible injuries. No fatalities were recorded among 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

Of the 107 persons with known safety equipment use, 77 (72%) were using shoulder and lap belts. However, 27 persons (25.2%) were not using any safety equipment. Additionally, 2 persons used helmets and 1 person used a booster seat.

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 25 incidents, representing 47.2% of all crashes. The remaining 28 crashes involved multiple vehicles, with 26 involving two vehicles, 1 involving three vehicles, and 1 involving four 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: Cadiz, OH
  • Total crash records analyzed: 53
  • Total persons involved: 123
  • Total vehicles involved: 84

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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ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Cadiz, 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/cadiz/2021-annual-report

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