Toledo & Lucas County Car Accident Statistics

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 the most recent statistics available for 2023, found on the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) OSTATS Dashboard. This information should help you better prepare for your insurance or civil claims. If you have additional questions or need legal guidance and support, contact KNR for a free, no-risk consultation.

Contact our office at (419) 324-8205 to schedule yours today.

2023 Toledo Car Accident Numbers

Here is a breakdown of Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio, motor vehicle crashes.

2023 Toledo and Lucas County car crash statistics by month:

4,579 Total Vehicle Accidents

• 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 terrifying experiences you can go through. They can lead to severe bodily injury or even death. Of the 4,579 Toledo car accidents that have occurred so far:

• 12 were fatal
• 80 involved serious injuries
• 563 had minor injuries
• 526 had possible injuries
• 3,398 only involved property damage

Common Car Accidents in Lucas County, Ohio

• Rear-End Collisions
• Head-On Crashes
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Side Impact “T-Bone” Wrecks
• Accidents with Semi-Trucks
• Side Swipe Accidents
• Blind Spot Collisions
• Run Off the Road Crashes
• Bicycle Accidents
• Drunk Driving Wrecks
• Left-Turn Accidents
• U-Turn Collisions
• Hit and Run Crashes
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Parking Lot Accidents
• High-Speed Collisions
• SUV Rollovers

These are just a few of the most common car accidents in or near Toledo. If you’ve been injured in any type of collision, obtaining legal help should be a priority.

Although negligent and unsafe driving practices cause many motor vehicle crashes, many other contributing factors and causes of Toledo and Lucas County car accidents exist.

Toledo Car Accident Factors

• 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-Related – 23,830
• Motorcycle Involved – 889
• OVI – 2,466
• Pedestrian Involved – 694
• Red Light/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 find that responding police officers will generally not document the underlying cause of the collision. Instead, they may only include a single factor as a cause of the accident. For instance, if a motorist ran a stop sign because they were drunk, drunk driving would be the root cause of the accident, not failure to stop at a stop sign.

Lucas County Accidents By Day & Time

A negligent driver can cause an auto collision any time of day, but on specific days and times, you are more likely to be involved in a crash. Here are the most dangerous times of day to travel throughout Lucas County and Toledo:

Crashes around Toledo by Day

• Sunday – 7,721
• Monday – 10,236
• 3,591 Tuesday – 10,675
• 46,422 Wednesday – 10,696
• Thursday – 10,864
• Friday – 11,704
• Saturday – 9,162

Crashes around Toledo by Hour

• 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 – 4.3%
• 8-8:59 PM – 3.7%
• 9-9:59 PM – 3.4%
• 10-10:59 PM – 3.3%
• 11-11:59 PM – 2.5%

Toledo-Area Highway Stats

The Lucas County and Toledo highway systems see a lot of traffic. As expected, they also see many of the area’s motor vehicle accidents. With several lanes of traffic, congestion, and drivers operating at high speeds, this should be no surprise.

Here are the major highways and interstates in Lucas County, Ohio, with the highest 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

Toledo-Area Car Accident Resources

Whether you suffered injuries in a Toledo car accident on State Road – 184, IR – 475, or US – 24, you likely have many unanswered questions regarding what happens next with your claim. Here are some of KNR’s most valuable resources for Ohio car accident victims:

• What Should I Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
• What if a Passenger is Injured?
• How to Get Your Car Repaired?
• Giving an Insurance Statement
• Am I Owed Compensation?
• What’s the Time Limit to File a Claim?
• Car Accident Settlements
• Should I File a Lawsuit?
• Ohio Car Accident Laws
• More Person Injury Resources
• Interactive Ohio Crash Map

Contact a Toledo Car Accident Lawyer

The impact a car accident can have on your life is undeniable. Thankfully, when someone else is to blame, you can recover financial relief. At KNR, our Toledo injury attorneys are here to help.

Our personal injury law firm will review the details and help explore your legal options for compensation. With multiple locations across Ohio, we proudly serve the Lucas County area and offer 100% free and no-obligation case evaluations. Call (419) 324-8205 to schedule your consultation today.