Ohio Vehicle Statistics
In 2020, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Ohio Division registered 10.5 million motor vehicles. This included 4.2 million automobiles, 41,482 buses, 5.9 trucks, and 380,617 motorcycles.
Ohio experienced more than 265,000 motor vehicle accidents in 2022, with the majority in Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton counties. Nearly 1,200 of these were fatal, more than 6,000 caused severe injuries, and about 59,000 led to minor injuries.
The leading cause of traffic accidents in the state is failing to yield, which results in over 37,000 incidents. Speed-related accidents are also significant, with over 29,938 cases reported. Wildlife encounters, particularly with deer, contributed to nearly 20,000 accidents.
Impairments due to alcohol or drugs were involved in more than 13,000 accidents. Additionally, distracted driving, often involving phone use or interacting with passengers, led to over 10,000 accidents.
In terms of car sales, the state ranked 11th nationally, with 449,527 vehicles sold. The Honda CR-V, the top car brand in Ohio for the year, is known for its reliability, practicality, and comfort. These attributes made it a preferred choice in the state.
Ohio maintains low car insurance rates this year, with drivers paying an average of $1,485 annually for full coverage and $406 for minimum coverage. This breaks down to monthly costs of $123 for full coverage and $33 for minimum coverage.
