Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis

74 CRASHES IN
CEDARVILLE, OH
2021

In 2021, Cedarville experienced 74 crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 23 injuries. A significant majority of crashes, 75.7%, were classified as 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' and 75.7% of crashes resulted in no injuries.

74

Total Crash Events

0

Persons Killed

23

Persons Injured

16.2%

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

12

Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021

There were 12 hit-and-run crashes in Cedarville during 2021, accounting for 16.2% of all crashes. Hit-and-run status is based on the responding officer's initial determination.

Vulnerable Road User Casualties

In 2021, there were 0 fatalities across all road user types in Cedarville. Motorists accounted for the highest number of injuries with 22 individuals injured. One pedestrian was injured, and no cyclists were injured.

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 Cedarville during 2021 peaked on Mondays with 16 incidents, and the peak hour for crashes was 10 AM with 9 incidents. A majority of crashes, 55.4%, 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 74 crashes in Cedarville during 2021, 56 crashes (75.7%) resulted in no injuries. There were 18 injury crashes, with 1 serious injury, 12 minor injuries, and 5 possible injuries. No fatal crashes were reported, meaning there were 0 fatalities.

Outcome by Severity (Crash Events)

Serious Injury1serious injury crashes1.4%
Minor Injury12minor injury crashes16.2%
Possible Injury5possible injury crashes6.8%
No Injury56no injury crashes75.7%

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

Most crashes in Cedarville during 2021 occurred under clear weather (48 crashes, 64.9%), on dry road surfaces (57 crashes, 77.0%), and during daylight hours (41 crashes, 55.4%). Adverse conditions such as rain or wet roads were present in 15 crashes (5 rain, 10 wet) and dark conditions in 27 crashes.

Weather

Clear48 (64.9%)
Cloudy14 (18.9%)
Rain5 (6.8%)
Snow4 (5.4%)
Other/Unknown2 (2.7%)
Freezing Rain or Freezing Drizzle1 (1.4%)

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

Lighting

Daylight41 (55.4%)
Dark - Roadway Not Lighted22 (29.7%)
Dark - Lighted Roadway4 (5.4%)
Dawn/Dusk3 (4.1%)
Other/Unknown3 (4.1%)
Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting1 (1.4%)

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

Road Surface

Dry57 (77.0%)
Wet10 (13.5%)
Snow6 (8.1%)
Other/Unknown1 (1.4%)

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

Vehicles & Demographics

The 16-20 age group was most represented among persons involved in crashes with 33 individuals, followed by the 21-25 age group with 21 individuals. Ford vehicles were involved in crashes most frequently with 18 instances, followed by Chevrolet with 13 instances, Honda with 11, and Toyota with 10.

Top Vehicle Makes (99 vehicles)

1
FORD18 (18.2%)
2
CHEVROLET13 (13.1%)
3
HONDA11 (11.1%)
4
TOYOTA10 (10.1%)
5
DODGE7 (7.1%)
6
SUBARU5 (5.1%)
7
GMC3 (3%)
8
NISSAN3 (3%)
9
JEEP3 (3%)
10
KIA2 (2%)

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

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

Sex Distribution (115 persons with recorded sex)

Male76 (66.1%)
Female39 (33.9%)

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)

In Cedarville, 32 crashes, or 43.2% of all crashes, occurred off the travel lanes (on the roadside, on the shoulder, or outside the trafficway). The remaining 42 crashes occurred on the roadway itself.

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 dominant traffic control condition where vehicles were involved in crashes was 'No Control,' accounting for 86 vehicles. Approximately 6.1% of vehicles were involved in crashes at signalized locations, while 92.9% were at uncontrolled locations (no control, stop sign, or yield sign).

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 'Drove off Road' with 15 instances. 'Other Improper Action' and 'Unsafe Speed' were each noted 7 times, and 'Failure to Yield' and 'Swerving to Avoid' each occurred 5 times. These top five factors account for 39 of the 57 known contributing factors.

Driver Contributing Factor

1
Drove off Road15 (24.6%)
2
Other Improper Action7 (11.5%)
3
Unsafe Speed7 (11.5%)
4
Failure to Yield5 (8.2%)
5
Swerving to Avoid5 (8.2%)
6
Following too Close / ACDA4 (6.6%)
7
Improper Backing4 (6.6%)
8
Not Discernible4 (6.6%)
9
Improper Turn3 (4.9%)

Showing top 9 of 16 reported. 7 additional (7 total) not shown: Operating Defective Equipment, Left of Center, Ran Red Light, Ran Stop Sign, Improper Crossing, Vision Obstruction, Load shifting/Falling/Spilling.

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

Animal-Involved Crashes

Animal-strike crashes accounted for 16 incidents in Cedarville during 2021, representing 21.6% of all crashes. Of these, 15 involved deer and 1 involved another type of animal.

Driver Condition

Two drivers involved in crashes in Cedarville during 2021 were noted to have abnormal conditions. One driver was reported as 'Emotional' and another as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. These two drivers represent 2.2% of all drivers involved.

Driver Condition

1
Apparently Normal80 (93%)
2
Other/Unknown4 (4.7%)
3
Emotional (E.G.; Depressed; Angry; Disturbed)1 (1.2%)
4
Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol1 (1.2%)

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

Four drivers were identified as distracted in crashes during 2021, representing 4.4% of all drivers. Two drivers were distracted by something inside the vehicle, one by something outside the vehicle, and one by a passenger.

Driver Distraction

1
Not Distracted78 (90.7%)
2
Other/Unknown4 (4.7%)
3
Other distraction inside the vehicle2 (2.3%)
4
Other distraction outside the vehicle1 (1.2%)
5
Passenger1 (1.2%)

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

In Cedarville, 12 crashes (16.2%) occurred on curves (Curve Level or Curve Grade), and 16 crashes (21.6%) occurred on grades (Straight Grade or Curve Grade). The majority of crashes, 49, occurred on straight, level roads.

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 reported for vehicles was 'Straight Ahead' with 57 instances, accounting for 57.6% of all vehicle actions. 'Making Left Turn' and 'Parked' were each reported 7 times, representing 7.1% of actions.

Pre-Crash Driver Action

1
Straight Ahead57 (57.6%)
2
Making Left Turn7 (7.1%)
3
Parked7 (7.1%)
4
Negotiating a Curve7 (7.1%)
5
Slowing or Stopped In Traffic6 (6.1%)
6
Backing5 (5.1%)
7
Other/Unknown3 (3%)
8
Leaving Traffic Lane1 (1%)
9
Overtaking/Passing1 (1%)

Showing top 9 of 14 reported. 5 additional (5 total) not shown: Entering Traffic Lane, Driverless, Changing Lanes, Making Right Turn, 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 in Cedarville during 2021 was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 56 crashes or 75.7% of all incidents. 'Angle' collisions were the next most frequent with 6 crashes (8.1%), followed by 'Rear-end' collisions with 5 crashes (6.8%).

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, accounting for 51 of the 99 vehicles (51.5%). Trucks and commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, single unit trucks, pickups, and cargo vans, collectively represented 23.2% of vehicles involved.

Vehicle Type

"Other" combines 3 smaller categories (3 records): Single Unit Truck (1), Motorcycle 2 Wheeled (1), 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 constituted the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 90 individuals (75.0% of all persons). Occupants accounted for 29 individuals (24.2%), and one pedestrian was 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 involved in crashes, 23 individuals sustained injuries (19.2%). This included 1 serious injury, 15 minor injuries, and 7 possible injuries. No fatalities were recorded among 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

Among participants, 103 individuals (85.8%) were reported to be using shoulder and lap belts. Three individuals were reported to have used no safety equipment, representing 2.5% of all participants.

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

A significant majority of crashes, 50 incidents (67.6%), involved a single vehicle. Two-vehicle crashes accounted for 23 incidents, and 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: Cedarville, OH
  • Total crash records analyzed: 74
  • Total persons involved: 120
  • Total vehicles involved: 99

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

If you believe any data in this report is inaccurate or have questions about our methodology, please contact: data@injuria.ai. We are committed to accuracy and will issue corrections promptly.

Suggested Citation

ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Cedarville, 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/cedarville/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.

Questions about this report's data or methodology: data@injuria.ai

ThatCarHitMe.com · An Injuria.ai Company

Cedarville, OH Crash Report — 2021 | ThatCarHitMe.com