Ohio’s Deadliest Roads and Fatal Accident Statistics

March 22, 2024 | Car Accident

At Oliver Law Office, our car accident attorneys and support staff know that, like other major cities in the U.S., Columbus has more than its share of dangerous roads where it is never a surprise to learn another crash has occurred.

Tragically, some of these Ohio roads are more than dangerous but deadly. Over the past three years, 3,189 fatal traffic accidents occurred on Ohio roadways—some more frequently than others.

Which Roads Had the Most Fatal Accidents in Ohio?

Using the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, MoneyGeek studied fatal accidents throughout Ohio to determine which roads were deadliest for drivers.

They include, in order:

• I-71 from Exit 110B to Exit 116, Columbus.
• US-40 Broad Street from Dana Avenue to Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus.
• I-75 from Exit 21 to Exit 14, Sharonville | West Chester.
• Outerbelt S Freeway from Exit 21 to Exit 16, Cleveland | Valley View | Independence.
• I-75 from Exit 4 to Exit 10A, Cincinnati | Saint Bernard.
• Jack Nicklaus Freeway from Exit 43A to Exit 35, Columbus | Gahanna.
• I-75 from Exit 50B to Exit 47, West Carrollton | Moraine.
• Jack Nicklaus Freeway from Exit 52 to Exit 2, Columbus.
• Lakeland Freeway from Exit 179 to Exit 183, Cleveland | Euclid | Bratenahl.
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway from Exit 105B to Exit 110B, Columbus.

Of the 3,189 fatal accidents that occurred in Ohio over three years, 32.3% were drunk driving-related, 27.4% were speeding-related, and 5.1% were caused by distracted driving.

Contact Our Car Accident Attorney in Columbus Today

If you were injured on any of these dangerous roads or anywhere else in Ohio because of another driver’s negligence, contact our dedicated car accident lawyers in Columbus today to schedule a free consultation. We can help you understand your legal rights and options to hold the negligent driver liable for your complete financial recovery needs.

Oliver Law Office is a client-focused law firm emphasizing personalized attention to each client’s needs. We handle every case with confidence, courage, and determination.