Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis

13 CRASHES IN
GAMBIER, OH
2021

In 2021, Gambier, OH experienced 13 crashes, resulting in 0 fatalities and 4 injuries. A notable finding is that 61.5% of crashes were classified as 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport'.

13

Total Crash Events

0

Persons Killed

4

Persons Injured

0

Fatal Crash Events

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

Vulnerable Road User Casualties

In 2021, there were 0 pedestrians killed and 0 pedestrians injured in crashes in Gambier, OH. Similarly, no cyclists were killed or injured. All 4 reported injuries were sustained by motorists, with 0 motorists killed.

0

Motorists Killed

4

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 Gambier, OH during 2021 most frequently occurred on Tuesdays, with 4 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 8 PM, accounting for 2 incidents. A majority of crashes, 8 out of 13, happened during daylight hours, while 4 crashes occurred in dark conditions on unlighted roadways.

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 13 crashes in Gambier, OH, 10 (76.9%) resulted in no injuries, while 3 crashes (23.1%) involved injuries. Specifically, there was 1 serious injury crash and 2 minor injury crashes. No fatal crashes were reported, resulting in 0 fatalities during the period.

Outcome by Severity (Crash Events)

Serious Injury1serious injury crashes7.7%
Minor Injury2minor injury crashes15.4%
No Injury10no injury crashes76.9%

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 Gambier, OH occurred under clear weather conditions (9 out of 13) and on dry road surfaces (10 out of 13). Eight crashes took place during daylight hours. Adverse conditions included 2 crashes in snow, 1 in fog, and 1 in rain, with 4 crashes occurring in dark conditions on unlighted roadways.

Weather

Clear9 (69.2%)
Snow2 (15.4%)
Fog; Smog; Smoke1 (7.7%)
Rain1 (7.7%)

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

Lighting

Daylight8 (61.5%)
Dark - Roadway Not Lighted4 (30.8%)
Dawn/Dusk1 (7.7%)

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

Road Surface

Dry10 (76.9%)
Ice1 (7.7%)
Snow1 (7.7%)
Wet1 (7.7%)

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 (20 vehicles)

1
TOYOTA3 (15%)
2
HYUNDAI3 (15%)
3
JEEP3 (15%)
4
NISSAN2 (10%)
5
SUBARU2 (10%)
6
CHEVROLET2 (10%)
7
FORD2 (10%)
8
PLYMOUTH1 (5%)
9
FREIGHTLINER1 (5%)
10
HONDA1 (5%)

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 (18 persons with recorded sex)

Male11 (61.1%)
Female7 (38.9%)

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, 9 out of 13, occurred on the roadway itself. A significant portion, 4 crashes (30.8%), happened off the immediate travel lanes, with 3 on the roadside and 1 on the shoulder. This indicates a notable share of incidents involving vehicles departing the main carriageway.

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, 19 out of 20 (95%) were at locations with no traffic control. One vehicle was involved in a crash at a location controlled by a stop sign. The dominant traffic control condition at crash locations was the absence of any control.

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

Among the contributing factors identified for drivers, 'Failure to Yield' was the most frequent, attributed to 4 drivers. 'Drove off Road' was a factor for 3 drivers, and 'Improper Backing' was noted for 1 driver. These factors highlight specific driver actions contributing to crash events.

Driver Contributing Factor

1
Failure to Yield4 (40%)
2
Drove off Road3 (30%)
3
Improper Backing1 (10%)
4
Left of Center1 (10%)
5
Other Improper Action1 (10%)

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

Driver Condition

Of the 16 drivers involved in crashes, 1 driver was noted as being in an emotional state, and another driver was reported as having fallen asleep, fainted, or being fatigued. These two instances represent abnormal driver conditions at the time of the crash.

Driver Condition

1
Apparently Normal14 (87.5%)
2
Emotional (E.G.; Depressed; Angry; Disturbed)1 (6.3%)
3
Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.1 (6.3%)

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 was reported to have been distracted by 'Other distraction inside the vehicle' at the time of the crash. This represents a specific instance of driver distraction contributing to an incident.

Driver Distraction

1
Not Distracted14 (87.5%)
2
Other distraction inside the vehicle1 (6.3%)
3
Other/Unknown1 (6.3%)

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

Of the 13 crashes, 3 (23.1%) occurred on curves, specifically 'Curve Level' alignments. Additionally, 2 crashes (15.4%) took place on 'Straight Grade' sections of the roadway. The majority of crashes, 8, happened on 'Straight Level' 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

Immediately prior to crashes, the most frequent action reported for vehicles was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 11 instances. Three vehicles were 'Parked', and 2 vehicles were 'Making Left Turn' before the crash occurred. These represent the primary pre-crash maneuvers observed.

Pre-Crash Driver Action

1
Straight Ahead11 (55%)
2
Parked3 (15%)
3
Making Left Turn2 (10%)
4
Backing1 (5%)
5
Negotiating a Curve1 (5%)
6
Entering Traffic Lane1 (5%)
7
Driverless1 (5%)

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 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 8 out of 13 crashes (61.5%). Among collisions involving two vehicles, 'Angle' collisions were the most common, with 3 incidents (23.1%). 'Rear-end' and 'Rear-to-rear' collisions each occurred once.

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 11 out of 20 vehicles in crashes. Sport Utility Vehicles were also significantly represented, with 6 involved. Commercial vehicles, including 1 Cargo Van and 1 Semi-Tractor, were also involved in incidents.

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 majority of persons involved in crashes, with 16 out of 18 individuals identified as drivers. The remaining 2 persons were occupants. There were no pedestrians or cyclists involved in these incidents.

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 18 persons involved in crashes, 14 sustained no injuries. Four persons sustained injuries, with 1 person experiencing a serious injury and 3 persons sustaining minor injuries. There were no fatalities 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

Vehicles Per Crash

Single-vehicle crashes were the most common, accounting for 7 out of 13 incidents (53.8%). Additionally, 5 crashes involved two vehicles, and 1 crash involved three vehicles. There were no large multi-vehicle pile-ups reported.

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: Gambier, OH
  • Total crash records analyzed: 13
  • Total persons involved: 18
  • Total vehicles involved: 20

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

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.

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Suggested Citation

ThatCarHitMe.com (Injuria.ai). "Gambier, 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/gambier/2021-annual-report

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