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2024 Cincinnati Car Accident Data
Car accidents can cause substantial injuries and distress. Fortunately, when someone else is responsible for a Hamilton County or Cincinnati car accident, you can hold them accountable.
Collisions happen for a variety of reasons. Data found through the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) OSTATS Dashboard can help you understand the top causes and give insight into how these accidents occur.
If you have questions regarding the car accident claims process or liability for your injuries, do not hesitate to contact the Cincinnati car accident lawyers at KNR to discuss your options in a free, no-risk consultation. Contact our personal injury lawyers at (513) 221-0499 to schedule a free consultation today.
Cincinnati Car Crash Analysis
Based on the available data in 2024(9/23/2024), there have been 31,783 total crashes recorded in Hamilton County. This includes significant details such as 45 fatal accidents, 3,263 involving serious injuries, and 24,529 property damage-only crashes.
Below, we’ve included a monthly breakdown of car accidents in Hamilton County, Ohio. As of September 2024, Hamilton County saw:
- 2,124 car accidents in January
- 2,195 in February
- 2,279 in March
- 2,458 in April
- 2,312 in May
- 2,682 in June
- 2,631 in July
- 2,896 in August
- 1,870 in September
Hamilton County & Cincinnati Car Crashes by Severity
The impact a car accident can have on your life is undeniable. Of the 31,783 Cincinnati and Hamilton County car accidents that happened as of September 23rd, 2024:
- 45 were fatal
- 3,263 involved serious injuries
- 3,562 had minor injuries
- 384 had possible injuries
- 24,529 only involved property damage
Read Common Car Accident Injuries in Hamilton County
Types of Car Accidents in Cincinnati
- Rear-End Collisions
- Head-On Crashes
- Side Impact “T-Bone” Wrecks
- Accidents with Semi-Trucks
- Side Swipe Accidents
- Blind Spot Collisions
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Run Off the Road Crashes
- Drunk Driving Wrecks
- Left-Turn Accidents
- U-Turn Collisions
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Hit and Run Crashes
- Parking Lot Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- High-Speed Collisions
- SUV Rollovers
If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in any vehicle collision, you may benefit from the legal guidance and support offered at KNR.
Most car accidents are caused by negligent or unsafe driving. From January 1, 2018 to May 30, 2023, car accidents across Cincinnati and Hamilton County were commonly caused by the following:
Hamilton County Car Crash Variables
- Alcohol-Related – 4,308
- Bicycles – 393
- Commercial vehicles – 9,659
- Deer – 1,727
- Distracted Driving – 4,928
- Drug-Related – 1,222
- Failure to Yield – 19,163
- Motorcycle Involved – 1,372
- OVI – 5,169
- Pedestrian Involved – 2,112
- Red Light/Stop Sign – 8,612
- School Bus Related – 743
- Speeding – 12,598
- Teen-Related – 20,415
- Unbelted – 39,541
- Work Zone – 3,342
It is common for law enforcement to note the cause of the accident without describing the underlying reason for the collision. For instance, if a motorist rear-ends another vehicle because they were texting and driving, law enforcement might only mention the rear-end collision, rather than the underlying cause of distracted driving.
You can find out how your car accident occurred and who is at fault for your injuries when you schedule a free consultation with your reputable local personal injury attorney at KNR.
Read Common Injury Accidents in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Auto Accidents By Day & Time
Motor vehicle collisions can happen any day of the week at any time. However, there are some days and times when car accidents occur more frequently. In the past five years, some of the most common days and times for car accidents in Cincinnati and Hamilton County include:
Crashes around Hamilton County by Day
- Sunday – 20,708
- Monday – 27,251
- Tuesday – 24,856
- Wednesday – 24,568
- Thursday – 24,311
- Friday – 22,454
- Saturday – 17,527
Highest Times for Crashes
- 5-5:59 PM: 8.7%
- 4-4:59 PM: 8.7%
- 3-3:59 PM: 8.2%
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