Request Crash Information

There are four basic formats in which we can provide data, three of which are explained in Reference Materials. There, you will find the definitions of each format, as well as the documentation that explains how to read it.

The fourth format is a new Crash Statistics System (CSS) our users can access to view availalbe crash reports and obtain statistical reports, statewide or by county, such as those found in our Annual Crash Facts Books.  Paramaterized, or customized, reports are also available using the CSS.

To request crash data, please e-mail us at: crashdata@dps.state.oh.us with the following information:

• Which data format you want
  • Crash Data Report
  • Crash File Export
  • Crash Summary Report (CQ3)
  • Crash Summary File (TracTape)
    
    
• For what geographic location
  • State of Ohio
  • Specific county
  • Specific city
  • Specific NCIC
  • Specific FIPS Code
  • Specific location (intersection, road within city, etc.)
    • Also mention any aliases for the road (e.g., Main Street a.k.a. US 40)
      
      
• Time period (past 5 years and current year available)
  
  
• What data will be used for (e.g. intersection improvement, research project, accident investigation, etc.)
  
  
• Who you are (e.g. student, law enforcement, private citizen, etc.)
  
  
• How the data should be sent (e-mail, CD, or printouts)
  
  
• Where the data should be sent (e-mail or postal address)

FOR MEDIA REQUESTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE
ODPS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE AT (614) 466-4344.