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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · ELIDA, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
14 CRASHES IN
ELIDA, OH
2021
In 2021, Elida experienced a total of 14 traffic crashes, resulting in 8 injuries but no fatalities. The most frequent collision type was angle crashes, accounting for 57.1% of all incidents. These statistics provide a factual overview of crash outcomes within the reporting period.
14
Total Crash Events
0
Persons Killed
8
Persons Injured
7.1%
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
1
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021
There was 1 hit-and-run crash reported in Elida during 2021, representing 7.1% of all crashes. The determination of a crash as hit-and-run is based on the initial assessment by the responding officer.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
In 2021, there were 8 motorists injured in crashes in Elida. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported as killed or injured. Overall, there were no fatalities across any user group in the reported crashes.
0
Motorists Killed
8
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 Elida occurred most frequently on Thursdays, with 3 incidents recorded on this day of the week. The peak hour for crashes was 12 PM, also with 3 incidents. The majority of crashes, 12 out of 14, took place during daylight hours, while 2 occurred in dark conditions on a lighted roadway.
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
The majority of crashes in Elida during 2021, 64.3% (9 crashes), resulted in no injuries. Minor injuries were reported in 21.4% (3 crashes), and possible injuries in 14.3% (2 crashes). There were no fatal crashes, and consequently, no fatalities reported.
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
Most crashes in Elida occurred under clear weather conditions (4 crashes) or cloudy conditions (7 crashes), with dry road surfaces (9 crashes), and during daylight (12 crashes). Adverse conditions included 2 crashes in snow and 1 in rain, with 3 on wet roads and 2 on snowy roads.
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
Top Vehicle Makes (27 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 (30 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 14 crashes, 12 occurred on the roadway, while 2 occurred on the roadside. This indicates that 14.3% of crashes involved a first harmful event that took place 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
The majority of vehicles involved in crashes (19 out of 27 units) were at locations with no traffic control present. Signalized intersections accounted for 6 units, while stop signs were present for 2 units. This suggests that 77.8% of units involved in crashes were at uncontrolled or stop-sign controlled 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 frequent contributing factor among units involved in crashes was 'Failure to Yield', accounting for 6 units. 'Following too Close / ACDA' was a factor for 3 units, and 'Unsafe Speed' for 1 unit. Other factors included 'Left of Center', 'Drove off Road', and 'Ran Red Light', each contributing to 1 unit.
Driver Contributing Factor
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Driver Distraction
One driver was reported as distracted by 'Manually operating an electronic communication device (texting; typing; dialing)'. All other drivers were reported as not distracted.
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
Pre-Crash Driver Action
The most common pre-crash action was 'Straight Ahead', reported for 14 units. 'Making Left Turn' and 'Making Right Turn' were each reported for 4 units. Other actions included 'Parked' (2 units), 'Backing' (1 unit), 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' (1 unit), and 'Entering Traffic Lane' (1 unit).
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 dominant manner of collision was 'Angle', accounting for 8 of the 14 crashes (57.1%). 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' represented 3 crashes (21.4%), while 'Rear-end' collisions accounted for 2 crashes (14.3%).
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 frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 16 units in crashes. Sport utility vehicles were involved in 5 incidents, and pick-up trucks in 3 incidents. There was 1 single unit truck involved in a crash.
Vehicle Type
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 25 individuals. Occupants accounted for 6 individuals. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the reported crashes.
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 31 persons involved in crashes, 23 sustained no injuries. There were 5 persons with minor injuries and 3 with possible injuries. No fatalities were reported among the 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
The majority of participants, 29 out of 31, were reported as using 'Shoulder and Lap Belt Used'. One person was reported as using 'None Used'.
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, 11 out of 14, involved 2 vehicles. Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 2 incidents, while 1 crash involved 3 vehicles. This indicates that multi-vehicle incidents were the predominant crash type.
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: Elida, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 14
- Total persons involved: 31
- Total vehicles involved: 27
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). "Elida, 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/elida/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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An Injuria.ai Company
Crash Data Intelligence
Data: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv
Period: 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31
Generated: July 5, 2026 · All rights reserved