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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · CANAL FULTON, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
53 CRASHES IN
CANAL FULTON, OH
2021
In 2021, Canal Fulton experienced a total of 53 crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 12 injuries. A notable finding from the data is that 11 crashes, representing 20.8% of the total, were identified as hit-and-run incidents. The majority of crashes, 84.9%, did not involve any injuries.
53
Total Crash Events
0
Persons Killed
12
Persons Injured
20.8%
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
11
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021
Eleven crashes in Canal Fulton during 2021 were classified as hit-and-run incidents, accounting for 20.8% of all crashes. This classification is based on the responding officer's initial determination at the scene. This rate indicates that over one-fifth of all crashes involved a driver leaving the scene.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
In 2021, there were no pedestrians or cyclists killed or injured in crashes in Canal Fulton. All 12 reported injuries were sustained by motorists. There were no motorist fatalities recorded during this period.
0
Motorists Killed
12
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 Canal Fulton during 2021 peaked on Wednesday, with 12 incidents reported. The most frequent hour for crashes was 10 PM, with 5 occurrences. A majority of crashes, 33 of 53, occurred during daylight hours, while 20 crashes occurred in dark conditions (13 with lighted roadways and 7 without).
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 53 crashes in 2021, 45 (84.9%) resulted in no injuries, while 8 crashes (15.1%) involved some level of injury. Specifically, there were 2 serious injury crashes, 1 minor injury crash, and 5 possible injury crashes. No fatal crashes were recorded in Canal Fulton during this period, meaning zero crash events involved a fatality.
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 2021 occurred under favorable environmental conditions. Specifically, 31 crashes happened during clear weather, 42 crashes occurred on dry road surfaces, and 33 crashes took place during daylight hours. Conversely, 8 crashes occurred in rainy or snowy conditions, 11 crashes were on wet or snowy roads, and 20 crashes happened during dark lighting 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 the 117 persons involved in crashes, the 16-20 age group was most represented with 23 individuals, followed by the 0-15 age group with 19 individuals. The most frequently involved vehicle makes were Ford, accounting for 18 vehicles, Honda with 15 vehicles, and Chevrolet with 12 vehicles. Passenger cars were the dominant vehicle type involved, totaling 47 of the 98 vehicles.
Top Vehicle Makes (98 vehicles)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
5 persons with unknown or unrecorded age excluded from age chart.
Sex Distribution (114 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)
Of the 53 crashes, 44 occurred on the roadway, indicating that 83.0% of crashes happened within the primary travel lanes. Eight crashes, representing 15.1% of the total, occurred on the roadside, signaling a proportion of run-off-road incidents. One crash location was classified as 'Other/Unknown'.
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 the 98 vehicles involved in crashes, 70 were at locations with no traffic control, representing 71.4% of vehicles. Locations with signals and stop signs each accounted for 13 vehicle involvements, or 13.3% respectively. One vehicle was involved in a crash at a location with a flasher.
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 contributing factor among drivers was 'Following too Close / ACDA', cited for 18 drivers. 'Failure to Yield' was a factor for 10 drivers, while 'Other Improper Action' was noted for 5 drivers. 'Drove off Road' and 'Improper Backing' each contributed to 3 driver actions.
Driver Contributing Factor
Showing top 9 of 14 reported. 5 additional (5 total) not shown: Swerving to Avoid, Vision Obstruction, Improper Start From a Parked Position, Wrong Way, Not Discernible.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Driver Condition
Among the 86 drivers involved in crashes, 4 were reported as being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. This represents 4.7% of all drivers for whom a condition was noted. The majority of drivers were categorized as 'Apparently Normal'.
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
Six drivers were identified as distracted at the time of their crashes. This includes 3 drivers distracted by 'Other distraction inside the vehicle', and 1 driver each for 'Other activity with an electronic device', 'Other distraction outside the vehicle', and 'Talking on hands-free communication device'. These distracted drivers account for 7.0% of all drivers involved in crashes.
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
Of the 98 vehicles involved in crashes, 32 (32.7%) were on a grade, including 29 on a 'Straight Grade' and 3 on a 'Curve Grade'. Three vehicles (3.1%) were involved in crashes on a curve. The majority of vehicles, 50, were on a straight and level road 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 for drivers was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 45 of 98 vehicle actions. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was the second most frequent action, with 22 occurrences. 'Parked' vehicles were involved in 8 incidents, while 'Backing' and 'Making Left Turn' each accounted for 5 actions.
Pre-Crash Driver Action
Showing top 9 of 12 reported. 3 additional (3 total) not shown: Other/Unknown, Entering or Crossing Specified Location, Driverless.
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 2021 was 'Rear-end', accounting for 21 crashes, or 39.6% of all incidents. 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' was the next most common, with 10 crashes (18.9%). 'Angle' collisions comprised 8 crashes, representing 15.1% 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 common vehicle type involved in crashes, with 47 vehicles out of 98. Pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles also had significant involvement, with 19 and 16 vehicles respectively. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Single Unit Trucks, and Cargo Vans, collectively accounted for 6 vehicles.
Vehicle Type
"Other" combines 2 smaller categories (3 records): Cargo Van (2), Pedestrian/Skater (1).
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Person Type
Drivers represented the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 86 individuals out of 117. Occupants accounted for 30 individuals, while 1 pedestrian was involved. This indicates that drivers and occupants collectively comprised the vast majority of persons in crash events.
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 117 persons involved in crashes, 12 sustained injuries, representing 10.3% of all persons. This total includes 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury, and 9 possible injuries. The remaining 103 persons did not sustain any injuries.
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 participants for whom safety equipment use was recorded, 95 individuals, or 83.3%, used a 'Shoulder and Lap Belt'. Five participants were recorded as having 'None Used', representing 4.4% of those with recorded safety equipment data. Three individuals used a 'Child Restraint System - Forward Facing'.
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
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: Canal Fulton, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 53
- Total persons involved: 117
- Total vehicles involved: 98
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
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Suggested Citation
ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Canal Fulton, 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/canal-fulton/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.
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ThatCarHitMe.com · An Injuria.ai Company
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Crash Data Intelligence
Data: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv
Period: 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Generated: July 5, 2026 · All rights reserved