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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · CHEVIOT, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
230 CRASHES IN
CHEVIOT, OH
2021
In 2021, Cheviot, OH recorded 230 crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 64 injuries. A notable finding is that 79 of these crashes, or 34.3%, were reported as hit-and-run incidents.
230
Total Crash Events
0
Persons Killed
64
Persons Injured
34.3%
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
79
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021
In 2021, 79 crashes in Cheviot, OH, representing 34.3% of all crashes, were identified as hit-and-run incidents. This determination is based on the responding officer's initial assessment at the scene.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
In 2021, there were no fatalities reported for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists. A total of 61 motorists were injured, representing the highest number of injured individuals. Additionally, 3 pedestrians sustained injuries, while no cyclists were reported injured.
0
Pedestrians Killed
0
Motorists Killed
3
Pedestrians Injured
61
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 Cheviot, OH peaked on Fridays with 44 incidents, and the most frequent crash hour was 2 PM, accounting for 24 crashes. The majority of crashes, 146, occurred during daylight conditions, while 71 crashes took place 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
In Cheviot, OH, 182 crashes (79.1%) resulted in no injuries, indicating property damage only. Conversely, 48 crashes (20.9%) involved injuries, comprising 4 serious injuries, 22 minor injuries, and 22 possible injuries. There were no fatal crashes recorded in 2021, meaning no crash events resulted in 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 occurred under clear weather conditions (148), on dry road surfaces (174), and during daylight hours (146). However, 28 crashes occurred in rain and 51 on wet roads, while 71 crashes took place in dark 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 persons involved in crashes, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 90 individuals, followed by the 35-44 age group with 72 individuals. The most frequently involved vehicle makes were Chevrolet with 69 vehicles, Toyota with 56 vehicles, and Ford with 47 vehicles.
Top Vehicle Makes (451 vehicles)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
45 persons with unknown or unrecorded age excluded from age chart.
Sex Distribution (433 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)
The majority of crashes, 208, occurred directly on the roadway. However, 19 crashes, representing 8.26% of all incidents, occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (11), outside the trafficway (7), or on the shoulder (1).
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 crash-involved units, 348, were associated with locations having no traffic control. Locations with traffic signals accounted for 68 units, while stop signs were present for 29 units. This indicates that 77.8% of units were involved in crashes at uncontrolled locations, compared to 15.2% at signalized locations.
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 frequently cited contributing factors were 'Failure to Yield' with 47 instances, 'Other Improper Action' with 42 instances, and 'Following too Close / ACDA' with 40 instances. These three factors combined represent 62% of all specified contributing factors, highlighting common driver behaviors preceding crashes.
Driver Contributing Factor
Showing top 9 of 15 reported. 6 additional (19 total) not shown: Unsafe Speed, Ran Red Light, Ran Stop Sign, Improper Passing, Improper Crossing, Swerving to Avoid.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Commercial / Truck Involvement
Commercial vehicles were involved in 20 incidents, comprising 4.43% of all vehicles involved in crashes. Of these, 17 were 'Other Commercial Vehicles' and 3 were 'Semi-Tractor Trailers'.
Driver Condition
Among drivers with a specified condition, 16 were reported 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol', and 7 had a 'Physical Impairment'. These abnormal conditions were associated with 6.35% of all drivers involved in crashes.
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 with specific distractions at the time of the crash. These included 2 instances of 'Other activity with an electronic device', and 1 instance each of 'Talking on hand-held communication device', 'Other distraction inside the vehicle', 'Manually operating an electronic communication device', and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle'.
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
The majority of crashes, 127, occurred on 'Straight Level' road alignments, with 91 crashes on 'Straight Grade' sections. Crashes on curves (Curve Grade and Curve Level) accounted for 12 incidents, or 5.22% of all crashes. Additionally, 100 crashes, or 43.48%, occurred on road sections with a grade (Straight Grade and Curve Grade).
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' with 190 instances, representing 43.5% of specified actions. 'Parked' vehicles were involved in 80 incidents, and 'Making Left Turn' was cited in 50 instances, accounting for 18.3% and 11.4% respectively of specified pre-crash actions.
Pre-Crash Driver Action
Showing top 9 of 15 reported. 6 additional (18 total) not shown: Driverless, Negotiating a Curve, Overtaking/Passing, Walking; Running; Jogging; Playing, Standing, Making U-Turn.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Manner of Collision
The most dominant collision type was 'Angle' crashes, accounting for 59 incidents or 25.7% of all crashes. 'Rear-end' collisions were the second most frequent, with 54 incidents or 23.5%, followed by 'Sideswipe; same direction' with 40 incidents or 17.4%.
Manner of Collision
"Other" combines 2 smaller categories (6 records): Sideswipe; opposite direction (4), Rear-to-rear (2).
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 268 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles followed with 68 vehicles, and Pick up trucks with 41 vehicles. Commercial vehicles, including cargo vans, single unit trucks, buses, and semi-tractors, collectively represented 25 vehicles involved in crashes, or 5.54% of all vehicles.
Vehicle Type
"Other" combines 6 smaller categories (18 records): Pedestrian/Skater (4), Single Unit Truck (4), Bus (16+ Passengers) (3), Motorcycle 2 Wheeled (3), Semi-Tractor (3), Bicycle (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 dominant role among persons involved in crashes, accounting for 362 individuals or 78.0% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) constituted 98 individuals, or 21.1%, while pedestrians accounted for 4 individuals.
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 464 persons involved in crashes, 64 individuals sustained injuries, representing 13.8% of the total. This included 4 serious injuries, 27 minor injuries, and 33 possible injuries. There were no fatalities recorded 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
Among persons for whom safety equipment use was specified, 296 individuals used both shoulder and lap belts. Notably, 20 individuals, or 5.73% of those with specified equipment use, were reported as using no safety equipment. Additionally, 19 individuals were using child restraint systems.
Occupant Safety Equipment
"Other" combines 1 smaller categories (1 records): Helmet Used (1).
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, 195, involved two vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 22 incidents, representing 9.57% of all crashes. Additionally, 13 crashes 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 6, 2026
Data Coverage
- Reporting period: 2021-01-01 through 2021-12-31 (365 days)
- Geographic scope: Cheviot, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 230
- Total persons involved: 464
- Total vehicles involved: 451
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). "Cheviot, 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/cheviot/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
ThatCarHitMe.com
An Injuria.ai Company
Crash Data Intelligence
Data: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv
Period: 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Generated: July 6, 2026 · All rights reserved