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Columbus, Ohio - The capital of Ohio, known for a diverse economy and cultural opportunities

Columbus is both the capital of Ohio and the county seat of Franklin County It is the 15th largest city in the United States, with a population of 850,106 (2015 estimate). It is the core city of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which encompasses a ten county area. It is Ohio's third largest metropolitan area, behind Cleveland and Cincinnati.

The city has a diverse economy based on education, government, insurance, banking, fashion, defense, aviation, food, clothes, logistics, steel, energy, medical research, health care, hospitality, retail, and technology.Columbus is home to the Battelle Memorial Institute, the world's largest private research and development foundation; Chemical Abstracts Service, the world's largest clearinghouse of chemical information; NetJets, the world's largest fractional ownership jet aircraft fleet; and The Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.

Major Roadways in Columbus

Columbus is bisected by two major Interstate Highways, Interstate 70 running east–west, and Interstate 71 running north to roughly southwest. The two Interstates combine downtown for about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) in an area locally known as "The Split", which is a major traffic congestion point within Columbus, especially during rush hour. U.S. Route 40, originally known as the National Road, runs east–west through Columbus, comprising Main Street to the east of downtown and Broad Street to the west. U.S. Route 23 runs roughly north–south, while U.S. Route 33 runs northwest-to-southeast. The Interstate 270 Outerbelt encircles the vast majority of the city, while the newly redesigned Innerbelt consists of the Interstate 670 spur on the north side (which continues to the east past the Airport and to the west where it merges with I-70), State Route 315 on the west side, the I-70/71 split on the south side, and I-71 on the east. Due to its central location within Ohio and abundance of outbound roadways, nearly all of the state's destinations are within a 2 or 3 hour drive of Columbus.

Transportation options in Columbus 

Columbus maintains a widespread municipal bus service called the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA). Intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound, Barons Bus Lines, Miller Transportation, Megabus, GoBus, and other carriers.

The city's primary airport, John Glenn International Airport (CMH), is located on the east side of the city, with several smaller airports in the region as well. Port Columbus provides service to Toronto, Canada and Cancun, Mexico (on a seasonal basis), as well as to most domestic destinations.

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Local area healthcare providers in Columbus include:

Columbus legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Columbus, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Columbus injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Columbus personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Columbus wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Columbus accident lawyer can do to help.

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32
Percent of U.S: 
1
State: 
Ohio

Most recent accident reports

A man is dead after crashing into a tractor-trailer along Obetz Rd Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened in the 1500 block of Obetz Rd. east of Lockbourne Industrial Drive around 4:07 p.m. Thursday.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Roadway: 
Obetz Rd
One person was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a small SUV in the northbound lanes of Interstate 71 near Mount Sterling Tuesday afternoon.
Date: 
Monday, June 2, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 71
Type: Car Accident
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred on Monday at around 1:10 p.m. that left one person dead. The crash occurred on Faircrest St. SW west of Perry Dr. SW in Perry Township.
Date: 
Sunday, June 1, 2014
The Valley Enforcement Group is investigating the 10:50 a.m. June 1 two-vehicle accident that took the life of a Adam Schergalis, 19 of Bainbridge.
Date: 
Saturday, May 31, 2014
One man is dead after police say he crashed his bicycle into a "large box truck" Friday night. The crash happened at 10:20 p.m. on W. Broad Street near North Glenwood Avenue in Franklinton.
Date: 
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Roadway: 
W. Broad Street
Angela Yeager was driving southbound on Norton Road when she lost control, crossed the centerline and collided head-on with another vehicle. The other vehicle was driven by Erin Lytal, who suffered serious injuries.
Date: 
Friday, May 23, 2014
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a crash in Fairfield County Friday.
Date: 
Thursday, May 22, 2014

The northbound lanes of U.S. 23 reopened just south of Circleville following a crash involving a pedestrian early Thursday morning.

Date: 
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 23

One person is dead after a crash near the Ohio State University campus.

Date: 
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Type: Car Accident

A New Bloomington man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a Marion County road Thursday evening.

Date: 
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 203
Type: Car Accident

One person is dead and another in critical condition after the vehicle crossed the median and flipped.

The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 33 eastbound just east of I-270 in southeast Columbus.

Date: 
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 33
Type: Car Accident

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A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle near Gahanna.

Date: 
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Roadway: 
Morse Road
A 61-year-old woman was killed Friday after a head-on crash at the intersection of Northridge and Sadie Thomas roads.
Two people were injured in a helicopter crash in the area of Welch and Neel roads near the Union/Delaware county line Thursday afternoon.
Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

A 44-year-old woman is dead after troopers say she swerved left of center, striking a semi Wednesday afternoon.

Date: 
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 309
City: 
Marion, OH