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CRASH INTELLIGENCE REPORT · HARTFORD, OH · 2021
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Yearly Traffic Safety Analysis
41 CRASHES IN
HARTFORD, OH
2021
In Hartford, Ohio, during 2021, there were 41 reported crashes, resulting in 2 fatalities and 11 injuries. A notable finding is that 73.2% of all crashes were classified as 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', indicating a high prevalence of single-vehicle incidents or collisions with objects.
41
Total Crash Events
2
Persons Killed
11
Persons Injured
2.4%
Hit-and-Run Rate
Note: "Persons Killed" (2) counts individual fatalities across all crash events. "Fatal" in the severity table below (2) 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
Hartford recorded 1 hit-and-run crash in 2021, accounting for 2.4% of all crashes. It is important to note that hit-and-run status is based on the responding officer's initial determination at the scene.
Vulnerable Road User Casualties
In 2021, motorists were the only group to experience fatalities and injuries, with 2 motorists killed and 11 motorists injured. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among pedestrians or cyclists in Hartford during this period.
2
Motorists Killed
11
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 Hartford occurred most frequently on Fridays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, each accounting for 8 incidents. The peak hour for crashes was 10 PM, with 4 reported incidents. While 20 crashes occurred during daylight, 17 crashes happened in dark conditions on unlighted roadways, suggesting a relatively even distribution between day and night.
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 Hartford, 73.2% (30 out of 41), resulted in no injury. There were 9 injury-related crashes, comprising 17.1% minor injuries and 4.9% possible injuries. A total of 2 fatal crashes occurred, resulting in 2 fatalities, noting that one crash can 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, 51.2% (21 crashes), occurred in clear weather conditions, and 73.2% (30 crashes) took place on dry road surfaces. However, 17 crashes occurred in dark conditions on unlighted roadways, 5 crashes happened during snow, and 4 during rain, indicating that adverse conditions were also a factor in a significant portion of incidents.
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 63 persons involved in crashes, the 35-44 age group was the most represented, with 13 individuals. Ford vehicles were involved most frequently, accounting for 13 incidents, followed closely by Chevrolet with 12 vehicles. The data shows 52 total vehicles involved in crashes.
Top Vehicle Makes (52 vehicles)
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Sex Distribution (63 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)
Approximately 39.0% of crashes (16 out of 41) occurred off the main travel lanes, specifically on the roadside (8 crashes), on the shoulder (5 crashes), or outside the trafficway (3 crashes). The remaining 25 crashes took place directly on the roadway.
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 dominant traffic control condition associated with crashes involved locations with 'No Control', accounting for 47 out of 52 involved units. 'Stop Sign' controlled locations were associated with 5 units.
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 factor among drivers was 'Drove off Road', accounting for 16 instances. Other notable factors included 'Swerving to Avoid' and 'Improper Turn', each cited 3 times.
Driver Contributing Factor
Showing top 9 of 10 reported. 1 additional (1 total) not shown: Other Improper Action.
Source: Ohio Crash Data (ODOT TIMS) · Csv Open Data · 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 · Vehicle unit records
Driver Condition
Four drivers involved in crashes were noted to be 'Under the Influence of Medications / Drugs / Alcohol', representing 7.7% of all drivers with a recorded condition. The majority of drivers were classified as 'Apparently Normal'.
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 identified in 2 instances, specifically as 'Other distraction outside the vehicle', representing 3.8% of all drivers. The majority of 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
Road Alignment
Approximately 12.2% of crashes (5 out of 41) occurred on curves, while 14.6% (6 out of 41) took place on roadways with a grade. The majority of crashes, 31, happened on straight, level road 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
The most common pre-crash action by drivers was 'Straight Ahead', accounting for 36 instances. 'Making Left Turn' was the second most frequent action with 6 instances, followed by 'Backing' with 3 instances.
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 'Not Collision Between Two Vehicles in Transport', accounting for 30 crashes, or 73.2% of all incidents. 'Angle' collisions were the next most common, occurring in 5 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 frequently involved vehicle type, accounting for 19 out of 52 vehicles. Pickups and Sport Utility Vehicles also represented significant shares, with 14 and 10 vehicles respectively. Commercial vehicles, including Semi-Tractors, Single Unit Trucks, and Cargo Vans, collectively accounted for 5 vehicles.
Vehicle Type
"Other" combines 2 smaller categories (2 records): All Terrain Vehicle (ATV/UTV) (1), Motorcycle 2 Wheeled (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 52 individuals, representing 82.5% of all persons. Occupants (passengers) accounted for the remaining 11 individuals.
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 all 63 persons involved in crashes, 2 individuals sustained fatal injuries, representing 3.2%. An additional 11 individuals sustained minor or possible injuries, comprising 17.5% 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, specifically shoulder and lap belts, was used by 54 out of 63 persons. However, 9 individuals (14.3%) were recorded as using no safety equipment.
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
Single-vehicle crashes were the most common, accounting for 30 out of 41 incidents, or 73.2% of all crashes. The remaining 11 crashes involved 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 6, 2026
Data Coverage
- Reporting period: 2021-01-01 through 2021-12-31 (365 days)
- Geographic scope: Hartford, OH
- Total crash records analyzed: 41
- Total persons involved: 63
- Total vehicles involved: 52
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). "Hartford, 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/hartford/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
ThatCarHitMe.com
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