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You have the right to compensation when someone else is responsible for your car accident and resulting injuries. To identify the liable party and hold them accountable, you may need to consider how the accident occurred.
Understanding how, when, and why car accidents happen in the Toledo area can give you insight into securing what you deserve.
The Toledo car accident lawyers at Kisling, Nestico & Redick have compiled recent crash statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) OSTATS Dashboard. This information should help you better prepare for your insurance or civil claim. Our Ohio car accident attorneys handle cases across the state, so if you have additional questions or need legal guidance and support, contact KNR for a free, no-risk consultation.
Last reviewed: June 2026. Crash figures below are drawn from the OSHP OSTATS Dashboard. Where a figure reflects a partial year or a statewide total rather than a Lucas County total, it is labeled as such. We update these numbers as the Ohio State Highway Patrol publishes complete county-level data.
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Toledo and Lucas County Car Accident Numbers
Here is a breakdown of reported Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio, motor vehicle crashes. These counts come from the OSHP OSTATS Dashboard and reflect the months listed. For a Toledo driver, the monthly pattern is a reminder that crash risk is steady year-round, not limited to winter weather or holiday travel.
Reported Lucas County car crashes, January through May 2023:
4,579 total reported crashes (January through May 2023)
- January 2023 – 1,008
- February 2023 – 882
- March 2023 – 940
- April 2023 – 917
- May 2023 – 832
Toledo-Area Crashes by Severity
Motor vehicle wrecks are some of the most frightening experiences you can go through, and they can lead to severe bodily injury or even death. Severity matters for your claim because the more serious the injury, the higher the medical costs and lost income you may be able to recover. Of the 4,579 Lucas County crashes reported from January through May 2023:
- 12 were fatal
- 80 involved serious injuries
- 563 caused minor injuries
- 526 caused possible injuries
- 3,398 involved property damage only
Common Car Accidents in Lucas County, Ohio
Crashes in and around Toledo take many forms, and the type of collision often shapes who is liable and how an injury claim unfolds. The most common types we see include:
- Rear-end collisions, which often point to a following driver who was distracted or speeding.
- Head-on crashes, among the deadliest wrecks because of the combined force of two vehicles.
- Pedestrian accidents, which frequently cause catastrophic injuries given the lack of protection for the person on foot.
- Side-impact “T-bone” wrecks, common at intersections when a driver runs a light or fails to yield.
- Crashes involving semi-truck accidents, where a fully loaded commercial vehicle can cause devastating harm.
- Sideswipe accidents, often the result of unsafe lane changes or drifting on the highway.
- Blind-spot collisions, which happen when a driver merges without checking for a vehicle alongside.
- Run-off-the-road crashes, frequently tied to speed, fatigue, or distraction.
- Bicycle crashes, which can leave riders with serious injuries even at low speeds.
- Drunk-driving wrecks, caused by impaired motorists who put everyone on the road at risk.
- Left-turn accidents, where a turning driver misjudges oncoming traffic.
- U-turn collisions, often the result of an illegal or poorly judged maneuver.
- Hit-and-run crashes, in which the at-fault driver flees the scene.
- Motorcycle accidents, which carry a high risk of severe injury for riders.
- Parking lot accidents, common in busy retail areas around Toledo.
- High-speed collisions, where excess speed multiplies the force of impact.
- SUV rollovers, which can cause serious injuries to occupants.
These are just a few of the most common crashes in or near Toledo. If you have been injured in any type of collision, obtaining legal help should be a priority so you understand what your claim is worth before you talk to an insurer.
Although negligent and unsafe driving practices cause many motor vehicle crashes, many other contributing factors are involved in Toledo and Lucas County car accidents.
Leading Causes of Toledo Car Accidents
The figures in this section reflect Ohio statewide crash totals from the OSHP OSTATS Dashboard and are included for context, since the patterns they show also drive crashes in Lucas County. They are not Lucas County totals. The leading contributing factors statewide include:
- Alcohol-related – 2,115
- Bicycles – 401
- Commercial vehicles – 3,973
- Deer – 155
- Distracted driving – 2,733
- Drug-related – 582
- Failure to yield – 10,829
- Mature-driver-related – 23,830
- Motorcycle involved – 889
- OVI – 2,466
- Pedestrian involved – 694
- Red light or stop sign – 4,062
- School bus related – 340
- Speeding – 4,844
- Teen-related – 8,612
- Unbelted – 20,714
- Work zone – 1,927
- Youth-related – 21,629
You might be surprised to learn that responding police officers will generally not document the underlying cause of a collision. Instead, they may record only a single factor as the cause. For instance, if a motorist ran a stop sign because they were drunk, drunk driving would be the root cause of the accident, not the failure to stop. That distinction can matter when our attorneys investigate fault and build your claim.
Lucas County Accidents by Day and Time
A negligent driver can cause a collision any time of day, but on certain days and at certain hours you are more likely to be involved in a crash. The day-of-week counts below reflect Ohio statewide totals from OSTATS and are shown to illustrate the weekly pattern. Knowing when risk peaks can help you plan safer travel around Toledo and Lucas County.
Crashes by Day of Week (Ohio statewide)
- Sunday – 7,721
- Monday – 10,236
- Tuesday – 10,675
- Wednesday – 10,696
- Thursday – 10,864
- Friday – 11,704
- Saturday – 9,162
Crashes by Hour of Day (share of total)
The hourly breakdown below shows the share of crashes by time of day. The afternoon commute is the clear danger window: the hours from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. account for the highest percentages, when traffic volume, fatigue, and impatience all peak.
- 12-12:59 AM – 2.3%
- 1-1:59 AM – 1.9%
- 2-2:59 AM – 2.0%
- 3-3:59 AM – 1.4%
- 4-4:59 AM – 1.1%
- 5-5:59 AM – 1.3%
- 6-6:59 AM – 2.1%
- 7-7:59 AM – 4.1%
- 8-8:59 AM – 4.2%
- 9-9:59 AM – 3.7%
- 10-10:59 AM – 3.9%
- 11-11:59 AM – 4.8%
- 12-12:59 PM – 5.8%
- 1-1:59 PM – 5.7%
- 2-2:59 PM – 6.6%
- 3-3:59 PM – 8.7%
- 4-4:59 PM – 8.9%
- 5-5:59 PM – 8.1%
- 6-6:59 PM – 5.9%
- 7-7:59 PM – 4.8%
- 8-8:59 PM – 3.7%
- 9-9:59 PM – 3.4%
- 10-10:59 PM – 3.3%
- 11-11:59 PM – 2.5%
Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Lucas County
The Lucas County and Toledo highway systems carry heavy traffic, so it is no surprise that they also see many of the area’s motor vehicle accidents. Several lanes of traffic, congestion, and high speeds combine to make these corridors the riskiest in the county. If your crash happened on one of these routes, our team can help you sort out fault and pursue your claim.
Here are the major highways and interstates in Lucas County, Ohio, with the highest reported number of accidents:
- SR-2 – 5,106
- US-24 – 4,096
- US-20 – 3,818
- SR-51 – 3,358
- IR-475 – 3,065
- IR-75 – 2,726
- SR-184 – 2,386
- SR-120 – 2,265
You can explore crashes near you on our interactive Ohio crash map.
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