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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · FRANKLIN, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
1,898 CRASHES IN
FRANKLIN, OH
2021
In Franklin, OH during 2021, there were 1898 crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities and 792 injuries. A notable finding is that 70% of all crashes reported no injuries, indicating a significant portion of incidents were property-damage-only.
1,898
Total Crash Events
13
Persons Killed
792
Persons Injured
12.9%
Hit-and-Run Rate
Note: "Persons Killed" (13) counts individual fatalities across all crash events. "Fatal" in the severity table below (13) 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
244
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021
Hit-and-run incidents accounted for 244 crashes, representing 12.9% of all reported crashes in Franklin during 2021. This rate reflects the initial determination by the responding officer regarding the involvement of a hit-and-run driver.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
Motorists were the most impacted group in Franklin crashes during 2021, with 12 fatalities and 785 injuries. Pedestrians also experienced significant harm, with 1 killed and 7 injured. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among cyclists in this period.
1
Pedestrians Killed
12
Motorists Killed
7
Pedestrians Injured
785
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
Crash data for Franklin in 2021 shows that Tuesdays were the peak day for crashes, with 313 incidents recorded. The peak hour for crashes was 3 PM, accounting for 138 incidents. A majority of crashes, 1092, occurred during daylight hours, while 695 crashes occurred 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 Franklin, 70% of crashes in 2021 resulted in no injuries, while 29.3% involved some level of injury (serious, minor, or possible). There were 13 fatal crash events, which resulted in 13 total fatalities. It is important to note that a single fatal crash event can sometimes involve multiple fatalities.
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 in Franklin during 2021 occurred under favorable conditions, with 58.0% happening in clear weather and 74.6% on dry road surfaces. Additionally, 57.5% of crashes occurred during daylight hours. Conversely, 216 crashes occurred in rain, 93 in snow, and 695 crashes occurred 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 in Franklin during 2021, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 650 individuals, followed by the 35-44 age group with 596 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 1450 vehicles, followed by Sport Utility Vehicles with 654 vehicles. Chevrolet was the most common vehicle make involved in crashes, with 529 instances, followed by Ford with 470 instances.
Top Vehicle Makes (3,058 vehicles)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
216 persons with unknown or unrecorded age excluded from age chart.
Sex Distribution (3,910 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)
A substantial portion of crashes in Franklin during 2021 occurred outside the primary travel lanes. Specifically, 439 crashes, representing 23.1% of all incidents, occurred on the roadside, shoulder, or in the median. The majority of crashes, 1388, occurred on the roadway itself.
Crash Location (First Harmful Event)
"Other" combines 3 smaller categories (11 records): Other/Unknown (4), Driveway/Alley access (4), On Gore (3).
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 at crash locations in Franklin during 2021 was 'No Control,' associated with 2194 vehicles. Locations with traffic signals were involved in crashes with 636 vehicles. Stop signs were present at crash locations involving 200 vehicles.
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 leading contributing factors in Franklin crashes during 2021 included 'Following too Close / ACDA' (346 instances), 'Drove off Road' (278 instances), and 'Failure to Yield' (212 instances). 'Unsafe Speed' was also a significant factor, contributing to 174 incidents. These factors highlight common driver actions preceding crashes.
Driver Contributing Factor
Showing top 9 of 21 reported. 12 additional (248 total) not shown: Operating Defective Equipment, Improper Passing, Improper Turn, Improper Backing, Swerving to Avoid, Ran Stop Sign, Load shifting/Falling/Spilling, Improper Crossing, Improper Start From a Parked Position, Stopped or Parked Illegally, Vision Obstruction, Wrong Way.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Commercial / Truck Involvement
Crashes in Franklin during 2021 involved a total of 167 commercial vehicles, accounting for 8.8% of all crashes. Of these, 119 involved Semi-Tractor Trailers, and 48 involved other commercial vehicle types.
Vulnerable Road Users & Motorcycles
In Franklin during 2021, crashes involving vulnerable road users (pedestrians and bicyclists) totaled 12 incidents, representing 0.63% of all crashes. This included 8 pedestrian-involved crashes and 4 bicyclist-involved crashes. Additionally, 36 crashes involved motorcyclists.
Animal-Involved Crashes
Animal-strike crashes in Franklin during 2021 totaled 269 incidents, accounting for 14.2% of all crashes. Deer were involved in the vast majority of these incidents, with 251 reported deer strikes. Another 18 crashes involved other types of animals.
Impairment (Alcohol / Drugs)
Impaired driving was a factor in 122 crashes in Franklin during 2021, representing 6.4% of all crashes. Alcohol was cited in 84 of these incidents, while drugs were a factor in 20, and both alcohol and drugs in 18 crashes. These figures represent a floor for impairment-related incidents.
Driver Condition
Beyond 'Apparently Normal' conditions, abnormal driver conditions contributed to 165 incidents in Franklin during 2021, representing 5.5% of all drivers. These included drivers reported as 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol' (114 instances) and those who 'Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.' (29 instances).
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
Driver distraction was a factor in 107 reported incidents in Franklin during 2021, representing 3.6% of all drivers. The most frequent specific distractions included 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' (44 instances) and 'Other distraction outside the vehicle' (36 instances). Manually operating an electronic communication device was cited in 12 instances.
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
Roadway alignment played a role in crashes in Franklin during 2021, with 12.2% of crashes occurring on curves and 22.9% occurring on grades. The majority of crashes, 1341, occurred on straight, level road sections. These figures highlight specific geometric features associated with crash risk.
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
Prior to crashes in Franklin during 2021, the most common driver actions were 'Straight Ahead' (1925 instances) and 'Slowing or Stopped In Traffic' (337 instances). 'Making Left Turn' was also a significant pre-crash action, occurring 208 times. These three actions collectively represent a large portion of driver activities immediately preceding crashes.
Pre-Crash Driver Action
Showing top 9 of 16 reported. 7 additional (102 total) not shown: Overtaking/Passing, Entering Traffic Lane, Leaving Traffic Lane, Walking; Running; Jogging; Playing, Driverless, Making U-Turn, Working.
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 Franklin during 2021 was 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport,' accounting for 909 crashes or 47.9% of all incidents. Rear-end collisions were the second most common, with 354 incidents (18.7%), followed by angle collisions at 315 incidents (16.6%).
Manner of Collision
"Other" combines 2 smaller categories (28 records): Backing (25), Rear-to-rear (3).
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 Franklin during 2021, accounting for 1450 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles (654) and Pick up trucks (456) were also frequently involved. Commercial vehicles, including semi-tractors and cargo vans, constituted a notable portion, totaling 206 vehicles.
Vehicle Type
"Other" combines 16 smaller categories (139 records): Motorcycle 2 Wheeled (36), Single Unit Truck (32), Van (9-15 Seats) (20), Pedestrian/Skater (9), Bus (16+ Passengers) (9), Other Vehicle (8), Animal with Rider or Animal Drawn Vehicle (5), Farm Equipment (4), Bicycle (4), All Terrain Vehicle (ATV/UTV) (3), Heavy Equipment (2), Snowmobile (2), Motorhome (2), Moped or Motorized Bicycle (1), Train (1), Autocycle (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 largest group of persons involved in crashes in Franklin during 2021, with 2971 individuals. Occupants accounted for 1092 individuals, while pedestrians were involved in 10 incidents. This distribution highlights the primary roles of individuals in crash events.
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 4073 persons involved in crashes in Franklin during 2021, 13 sustained fatal injuries, representing 0.32% of all persons. A total of 792 persons sustained some level of injury (serious, minor, or possible), accounting for 19.45% of all persons. The majority, 3178 persons, sustained no injuries.
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
In Franklin during 2021, 3332 participants used shoulder and lap belts, indicating high safety equipment usage. However, 233 participants were recorded as using 'None Used' safety equipment, representing 6.6% of participants with known safety equipment status. This highlights a segment of the population not utilizing available restraints.
Occupant Safety Equipment
"Other" combines 4 smaller categories (46 records): Lap Belt Only Used (26), Helmet Used (18), Lighting - Pedestrian / Bicycle Only (1), Protective Pads Used (Elbow; knees; etc.) (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
Single-vehicle crashes accounted for 834 incidents in Franklin during 2021, representing 43.9% of all crashes. The majority of crashes, 983, involved two vehicles. A small number of crashes involved multiple vehicles, with 13 incidents involving four vehicles and 1 incident involving five 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: Franklin, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 1,898
- Total persons involved: 4,073
- Total vehicles involved: 3,058
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). "Franklin, 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/franklin/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