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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · COLDWATER, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
27 CRASHES IN
COLDWATER, OH
2021
In 2021, Coldwater experienced a total of 27 crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 10 injuries. A notable finding is that 81.5% of these crashes resulted in no injuries. The peak day for crashes was Saturday, and the peak hour was 3 PM.
27
Total Crash Events
0
Persons Killed
10
Persons Injured
11.1%
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
3
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021
In 2021, Coldwater experienced 3 hit-and-run crashes, accounting for 11.1% of all crashes. Hit-and-run status is based on the responding officer's initial determination.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
In 2021, there were no fatalities reported for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists in Coldwater. There were 9 motorists injured and 1 pedestrian injured. No cyclists were reported injured during this period.
0
Pedestrians Killed
0
Motorists Killed
1
Pedestrians Injured
9
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 Coldwater during 2021 most frequently occurred on Saturday, with 8 crashes reported on this day. The peak hour for crashes was 3 PM, which saw 5 incidents. A majority of crashes, 18, occurred during daylight hours, while 7 crashes happened in dark conditions with lighted roadways and 2 during dawn/dusk.
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 27 crashes in Coldwater in 2021, 22 (81.5%) resulted in no injuries. There were 5 crashes (18.5%) that involved minor injuries. There were no fatal crashes and no fatalities reported during this period.
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
In 2021, 18 crashes occurred in clear weather conditions, 21 on dry road surfaces, and 18 during daylight hours. Adverse weather conditions included 6 crashes in cloudy conditions and 3 in snow. Road surface conditions involved 2 crashes on ice, 2 on snow, and 2 on wet surfaces.
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
The age group 45-54 was most represented among persons involved in crashes with 14 individuals, followed by 0-15 with 13 individuals. Chevrolet was the most frequently involved vehicle make, appearing in 11 crashes. Ford and Dodge vehicles were each involved in 5 crashes.
Top Vehicle Makes (50 vehicles)
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 (61 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 crashes in Coldwater, 25 occurred on the roadway. 2 crashes occurred on the shoulder, indicating that approximately 7.4% of crashes involved a first harmful event off the main travel lanes.
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 vehicles involved in crashes, 36 were at locations with no traffic control present. 9 vehicles were involved at locations with a stop sign, and 4 at locations with a signal. 'No Control' was the dominant traffic control condition.
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 factors among drivers were 'Following too Close / ACDA' with 6 instances and 'Failure to Yield' with 5 instances. 'Improper Turn' and 'Other Improper Action' each contributed to 4 instances. These factors highlight common driver actions preceding crashes.
Driver Contributing Factor
Showing top 9 of 11 reported. 2 additional (2 total) not shown: Swerving to Avoid, Unsafe Speed.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Driver Condition
Two drivers involved in crashes were reported as being 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol'. This represents approximately 4.7% of drivers whose condition was recorded. The majority of drivers were reported 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
Among drivers where distraction status was noted, 1 was distracted by 'Other activity with an electronic device'. Additionally, 1 driver experienced 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' and another 1 had 'Other distraction outside the vehicle'. These distracted driving incidents accounted for approximately 7.0% of drivers with known distraction status.
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
A majority of crashes, 25, occurred on 'Straight Level' road alignments. 2 crashes occurred on a 'Straight Grade' alignment. No crashes were reported on curved road alignments.
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 was 'Straight Ahead' with 22 instances. 'Making Left Turn' was the second most frequent action, involved in 8 instances. 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' was also a notable pre-crash action, occurring 6 times.
Pre-Crash Driver Action
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Manner of Collision
The most frequent manner of collision was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 9 crashes or 33.3% of the total. Rear-end collisions were the next most common, occurring in 6 crashes, representing 22.2% of 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
Passenger cars were the most common vehicle type involved in crashes, accounting for 27 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles were involved in 11 incidents. There was also 1 Semi-Tractor and 1 Bus (16+ Passengers) 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 represented the largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 44 individuals. Occupants accounted for 17 persons. There was 1 pedestrian involved in a crash.
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 persons involved in crashes, 51 sustained no injuries. 9 individuals suffered minor injuries (severity B), and 1 person sustained a possible injury (severity C). In total, 10 persons were injured across all 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
The majority of participants, 52, were recorded as using 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used'. There were 3 instances of 'Child Restraint System - Forward Facing' and 2 instances of 'Booster Seat' use. 2 participants were reported as having 'None Used' for safety equipment.
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, 21, involved 2 vehicles. There were 5 single-vehicle crashes, accounting for 18.5% of all incidents. One crash involved 3 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: Coldwater, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 27
- Total persons involved: 62
- Total vehicles involved: 50
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). "Coldwater, 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/coldwater/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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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