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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · GRAFTON, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
89 CRASHES IN
GRAFTON, OH
2021
In 2021, Grafton, OH experienced 89 traffic crashes, resulting in 1 fatality and 43 injuries. A notable finding is that 66.3% of crashes resulted in no injury, while 1.1% were fatal crashes.
89
Total Crash Events
1
Persons Killed
43
Persons Injured
6.7%
Hit-and-Run Rate
Note: "Persons Killed" (1) counts individual fatalities across all crash events. "Fatal" in the severity table below (1) 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
6
Hit-and-Run Crashes — 2021
In 2021, there were 6 hit-and-run crashes in Grafton, representing 6.7% of all crashes. Hit-and-run status is based on the responding officer's initial determination.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
In 2021, Grafton, OH recorded 1 motorist fatality and 43 motorist injuries. There were no pedestrian or cyclist fatalities or injuries reported.
1
Motorists Killed
43
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 Grafton, OH in 2021 showed a peak on Tuesdays with 16 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 5 p.m., with 8 incidents. A majority of crashes, 53 out of 89, occurred during daylight hours.
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 2021, 1.1% of crashes in Grafton were fatal, accounting for 1 fatal crash. Injury crashes (serious, minor, or possible injury) totaled 29, while 59 crashes (66.3%) resulted in no injury. It is important to note that the single fatal crash resulted in 1 fatality.
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 Grafton, OH in 2021 occurred under clear weather conditions (56 crashes) and on dry road surfaces (64 crashes). This means 62.9% of crashes occurred in clear weather and 71.9% on dry roads. Adverse conditions such as snow and rain contributed to 12 crashes, while wet or snowy road surfaces were present in 25 crashes.
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 the 202 persons involved in crashes in Grafton, OH in 2021, the 26-34 age group was most represented with 45 individuals. Passenger cars were the most frequent vehicle type involved, accounting for 49 vehicles, followed by Sport Utility Vehicles (35) and Pick up trucks (29). Ford vehicles were involved most often, with 32 instances, followed by Chevrolet with 18 and Honda with 10.
Top Vehicle Makes (134 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 (202 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)
In 2021, 56 crashes occurred on the roadway in Grafton, OH. A significant portion of crashes, 28 out of 89 (31.5%), occurred off the travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (21), on the shoulder (6), or in the median (1).
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 recorded traffic control contexts, "No Control" was the dominant condition, representing 101 out of 134 instances. Signalized locations accounted for 21 instances, or 15.7% of the total.
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 frequently cited contributing factors in Grafton, OH crashes were "Drove off Road" with 22 instances, "Failure to Yield" with 12 instances, and "Following too Close / ACDA" with 9 instances. These three factors collectively represent 41 out of 74 reported contributing factors.
Driver Contributing Factor
Showing top 9 of 14 reported. 5 additional (8 total) not shown: Not Discernible, Ran Red Light, Improper Turn, Improper Start From a Parked Position, Stopped or Parked Illegally.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Driver Condition
Among drivers involved in crashes, 14 instances of abnormal conditions were reported. This includes 8 instances of drivers being "Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol" and 2 instances each of drivers having "Fell Asleep; Fainted; Fatigued; etc.", "Illness", or "Physical Impairment". These abnormal conditions represent 10.8% of the 130 drivers.
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
Seven instances of driver distraction were reported among drivers in Grafton, OH crashes. The most common distraction was "Other distraction inside the vehicle" with 4 instances. Other distractions included operating an electronic communication device (1), other electronic device activity (1), and talking on a hand-held device (1).
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
In 2021, 4 crashes (4.5% of reported alignments) occurred on curves, while 14 crashes (15.9% of reported alignments) occurred on grades. The majority of crashes, 71 out of 88 reported alignments, occurred on straight and level roads.
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 frequent pre-crash action reported was "Straight Ahead" with 77 instances, accounting for 58.8% of reported actions. "Slowing or Stopped In Traffic" was the second most common with 16 instances (12.2%), followed by "Making Right Turn" with 8 instances (6.1%).
Pre-Crash Driver Action
Showing top 9 of 11 reported. 2 additional (3 total) not shown: Leaving Traffic Lane, Driverless.
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 Grafton, OH in 2021 was "Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport," accounting for 53 crashes or 59.6% of all incidents. "Angle" collisions were the second most frequent, with 15 incidents (16.9%), followed by "Rear-end" collisions with 9 incidents (10.1%).
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 49 out of 134 vehicles. Sport Utility Vehicles (35) and Pick up trucks (29) were also frequently involved. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Buses, Heavy Equipment, Single Unit Trucks, and Cargo Vans, collectively accounted for 10 vehicles, representing 7.5% of all vehicles.
Vehicle Type
"Other" combines 5 smaller categories (7 records): Other Vehicle (2), Bus (16+ Passengers) (2), Heavy Equipment (1), Single Unit Truck (1), Cargo Van (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 largest group of persons involved in crashes, with 130 out of 202 individuals (64.4%). Occupants (passengers) accounted for the remaining 72 persons (35.6%).
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 the 202 persons involved in crashes, 1 person sustained a fatal injury, representing 0.5% of all persons. A total of 43 persons sustained injuries of varying severity (serious, minor, or possible), accounting for 21.3% of all persons.
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
Safety equipment usage was reported for 202 participants, with 137 individuals using "Shoulder and Lap Belt Used." A notable 54 individuals (26.7%) were reported as having "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
In 2021, 48 crashes (53.9%) in Grafton, OH involved a single vehicle. Crashes involving two vehicles accounted for 37 incidents, while 4 crashes involved three 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: Grafton, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 89
- Total persons involved: 202
- Total vehicles involved: 134
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). "Grafton, 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/grafton/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