Complete Ohio accident reports and news.
The state of Ohio – The Buckeye State known as the birthplace of U.S. presidents and of modern aviation
Ohio is a midwestern state stretching from Appalachian Country in the south to Lake Erie in the north. Ohio is the 34th largest by area, the 7th most populous, and the 10th most densely populated of the 50 United States.
On the shores of Lake Erie is Cleveland, site of the Cleveland Museum of Art and its renowned collection of masterpieces. Cleveland is also home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and Cuyahoga National Park.
The city of Cincinnati is a sports mecca and home to the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, and Cyclones.
The city of Columbus is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is the 15th largest city in the United States, with a population of 835,957. Columbus is a port of entry and a major commercial, distribution, and cultural center. It is the seat of Ohio State University.
To accommodate Ohio residents and visitors alike, the major roadways are in heavy usage:
- Interstate 70: Interstate 70 provides access between Indiana and West Virginia. Along its path through Ohio, I-70 passes through the following counties: Preble, Montgomery, Clark, Madison, Franklin, Fairfield, Licking, Muskingum, Guernsey, and Belmont.
- Interstate 71: Interstate 71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern and Southeastern region of the United States. Its southern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 64 and Interstate 65 (the Kennedy Interchange) in Louisville, Kentucky. Its northern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 90 in Cleveland.
- Interstate 74 runs southeast from the Indiana border to the western segment's current eastern terminus at Interstate 75 just north of downtown Cincinnati.
- Interstate 75 (I-75) runs from Cincinnati to Toledo by way of Dayton in the U.S. state of Ohio.
- Interstate 76 (I-76) runs for 82 miles (132 km) from Interstate 71 south of Cleveland to the Pennsylvania state line south of Youngstown.
The Ohio DOT provides a high-quality site with road conditions, maps, videos, and traffic cameras.
The climate of Ohio contributes to the many accidents across the state
Because Ohio is located between 38 and 42 degrees north latitude, at low elevations, in the eastern interior of North America, and south of Lake Erie, Ohioans experience four distinct seasons, large seasonal temperature ranges, and frequent precipitation. Counties near Lake Erie record heavier snowfall than other parts of the state, averaging fifteen inches more than in southern Ohio. Proximity to the lake also prevents spring frosts, extending the growing season. The hills of southeastern Ohio affect the weather in that region, where frosts in spring and fall shorten the growing season. Average temperatures for January in Ohio are less than 32°F. In July, average temperatures exceed 75°F.
In Accident Data Center, our data about accidents in the Ohio area is divided into the following regions:
Wheeling, WV-Steubenville OH accidents;
Legal information for accident victims in Ohio
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Ohio, 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 can an injured person get help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after an Ohio injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an Ohio injury attorney who understands the legal standards and practices, who knows how insurance policies function, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else, a wrongful death lawyer can launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.
Accident reports by area
Legal and Other Resources and Information
Ohio DOT-Department of Transportation
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio - Real-time Traffic
Supreme Court of Ohio -Ohio Judiciary
Ohio Courts - links to all courts
Ohio Legal Aid - Pro Bono
Pro Bono - Ohio Legal Assistance
Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association
Ohio Association for Justice
Most recent accident reports
Columbus, OH
A Powell man injured in a crash on Sunday died a day later.
Thomas J. Bentz, 61, was on the ramp from I-670 east to I-270 north when the SUV went off the right side of the road and rolled over about 8:30 p.m., according to the Franklin County sheriff’s office.
Columbus, OH
Cleveland-Akron, OH
Columbus, OH
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers have reopened state Route 37 between Rainbow Drive and Coonpath Road in Lancaster following a multiple vehicle crash Friday morning.
Troopers responded to the scene of the crash at about 6:47 a.m. Friday. There were eight vehicles involved.
Cleveland-Akron, OH
One person is dead after an accident at Republic Steel this morning, the Lorain Fire Department confirmed.
A worker was trapped between train tracks, the department said, but they did not provide any other information.
A statement has been released by Republic Steel.
Columbus, OH
The southbound lanes of Interstate 270 were closed Thursday evening at Morse Road for a crash.
According to police, the crash occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. on I-270 near Morse Road.
A black SUV overturned on the freeway.
Charleston-Huntington, WV
A Lucasville man was killed last night when his car crashed down an embankment in Scioto County.
Columbus, OH
State Route 104 remains closed near state Route 316 in Pickaway County following a crash and chemical spill that occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Cincinnati, OH
The Beechmont Levee has been reopened after a five-car accident forced it close in both directions at Columbia Parkway for roughly four hours Wednesday morning.
Cincinnati, OH
A New Vienna woman died after a crash near Hillsboro on Sunday morning.
Nancy E. Puckett, 46, died after her pickup went left of center on a snowy Ohio 73 near Diven Road and hit an oncoming sport utility vehicle.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
A crash in Paddock Hills sent several people to the hospital Saturday.
Police said Justin Brown crossed into oncoming traffic in the 4600 block of Paddock Road and hit Laverne Thomas.
Thomas was taken to the hospital and police said she's in stable condition.
Columbus, OH
Troopers in Licking County are investigating a crash that sent four people to the hospital.
According to Licking County 911 dispatchers, emergency crews responded to U.S. 62, east of Johnstown, on the report of a two-vehicle crash at about 9:45 a.m. Saturday.
Columbus, OH
Multiple firefighters are hospitalized after they are involved in a crash while responding to an emergency run.
Columbus, OH
Interstate 70 eastbound was closed at the I-70 east/ Interstate 71 north split due to a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening.
According to Columbus police, the crash occurred at about 8:50 p.m., and the road reopened less than an hour later.