Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis

21 CRASHES IN
FORT RECOVERY, OH
2021

In 2021, Fort Recovery experienced a total of 21 crashes. Notably, there were no fatalities or injuries reported in any of these incidents. The most frequent crash type was Angle collisions, accounting for 42.9% of all crashes.

21

Total Crash Events

0

Persons Killed

0

Persons Injured

9.5%

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. 21 crashes with unreported severity are not shown in the severity breakdown.

Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Aggregate counts from crash, person, and vehicle records

2

Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021

Two of the 21 crashes in Fort Recovery during 2021 were identified as hit-and-run incidents. This represents 9.5% of all reported crashes. The determination of hit-and-run status is based on the initial assessment by the responding officer.

When Crashes Happen

Crashes in Fort Recovery during 2021 most frequently occurred on Fridays, with 7 incidents reported. The peak hour for crashes was 7 AM, which saw 4 incidents. The majority of crashes, 18 out of 21, occurred during daylight hours, while 3 crashes happened 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)

Road & Environmental Conditions

The vast majority of crashes in Fort Recovery in 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions, accounting for 19 of the 21 incidents. Similarly, 20 crashes took place on dry road surfaces. Most crashes, 18 out of 21, happened during daylight hours, with 3 occurring in dark conditions.

Weather

Clear19 (90.5%)
Cloudy1 (4.8%)
Rain1 (4.8%)

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

Lighting

Daylight18 (85.7%)
Dark - Roadway Not Lighted2 (9.5%)
Dark - Lighted Roadway1 (4.8%)

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

Road Surface

Dry20 (95.2%)
Wet1 (4.8%)

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 (37 vehicles)

1
FORD7 (18.9%)
2
CHEVROLET5 (13.5%)
3
PONTIAC4 (10.8%)
4
RAM3 (8.1%)
5
DODGE2 (5.4%)
6
NISSAN2 (5.4%)
7
GMC2 (5.4%)
8
KIA1 (2.7%)
9
MACK1 (2.7%)
10
PETERBILT1 (2.7%)

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

Sex Distribution (42 persons with recorded sex)

Male30 (71.4%)
Female12 (28.6%)

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 Fort Recovery during 2021, 18 of the 21 crashes occurred on the roadway itself. Three crashes, representing 14.3% of the total, occurred on the shoulder, indicating instances where a vehicle left 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 in Fort Recovery during 2021, the majority (25 out of 37) were at locations with no traffic control. Eight vehicles were involved in crashes at stop sign-controlled locations. Additionally, 4 vehicles were involved in crashes at signalized intersections.

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

Failure to Yield was the most frequently cited contributing factor in crashes in Fort Recovery during 2021, accounting for 9 instances. Following too Close / ACDA was another significant factor, noted in 4 instances. Additionally, 'Drove off Road' and 'Improper Backing' were each cited in 2 instances.

Driver Contributing Factor

1
Failure to Yield9 (45%)
2
Following too Close / ACDA4 (20%)
3
Drove off Road2 (10%)
4
Improper Backing2 (10%)
5
Swerving to Avoid1 (5%)
6
Improper Turn1 (5%)
7
Load shifting/Falling/Spilling1 (5%)

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

Driver Condition

One driver involved in a crash in Fort Recovery during 2021 was reported to be Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol. This accounts for 1 out of 35 drivers whose condition was recorded.

Driver Condition

1
Apparently Normal34 (97.1%)
2
Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol1 (2.9%)

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

One driver involved in a crash in Fort Recovery during 2021 was reported to be distracted by manually operating an electronic communication device. This represents 1 out of 35 drivers for whom distraction status was recorded.

Driver Distraction

1
Not Distracted34 (97.1%)
2
Manually operating an electronic communication device (texting; typing; dialing)1 (2.9%)

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 Fort Recovery during 2021, 18 of the 21 crashes occurred on straight and level road alignments. Two crashes, or 9.5% of the total, occurred on curved sections of roadway. Additionally, 2 crashes took place on graded sections of road.

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

Immediately prior to crashes in Fort Recovery during 2021, the most common driver action was proceeding straight ahead, accounting for 18 out of 37 vehicles. Making a left turn was the next most frequent action, reported for 5 vehicles. Additionally, 4 vehicles were either making a right turn or slowing/stopped in traffic.

Pre-Crash Driver Action

1
Straight Ahead18 (48.6%)
2
Making Left Turn5 (13.5%)
3
Making Right Turn4 (10.8%)
4
Slowing or Stopped In Traffic4 (10.8%)
5
Backing3 (8.1%)
6
Parked2 (5.4%)
7
Entering Traffic Lane1 (2.7%)

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

Manner of Collision

Angle collisions were the most common manner of collision in Fort Recovery during 2021, representing 9 of the 21 total crashes, or 42.9%. Crashes classified as 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport' were the second most frequent, with 6 incidents. Rear-end collisions accounted for 3 crashes.

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 in Fort Recovery during 2021, accounting for 11 out of 37 vehicles. Pickups were the next most frequent, involved in 9 incidents. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors, buses, single unit trucks, and farm equipment, collectively accounted for 5 vehicles.

Vehicle Type

"Other" combines 2 smaller categories (2 records): Single Unit Truck (1), Farm Equipment (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 majority of persons involved in crashes in Fort Recovery during 2021, accounting for 35 out of 42 individuals. The remaining 7 individuals were vehicle occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the persons involved.

Person Type

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

Occupant Safety Equipment

Among persons involved in crashes in Fort Recovery during 2021, 36 individuals used both shoulder and lap belts. However, 4 individuals, representing 9.5% of those with reported safety equipment use, were noted to have used no safety equipment. An additional 2 individuals used only a shoulder belt.

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

In Fort Recovery during 2021, 16 of the 21 crashes involved two vehicles. Five crashes, or 23.8% of the total, were single-vehicle incidents. There were no crashes reported involving more than two 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: Fort Recovery, OH
  • Total crash records analyzed: 21
  • Total persons involved: 42
  • Total vehicles involved: 37

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.

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Data License

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Suggested Citation

ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Fort Recovery, 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/fort-recovery/2021-annual-report

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