Although Huron, Ohio, is Erie County’s second-most populous city, it only has about 7,000 residents. A small population translates to relatively uncongested roads and highways. As a result, Huron car accident statistics show that the city has only a few dozen traffic accidents annually.
However, car accidents anywhere can still have devastating health and financial consequences for crash victims. A Huron car accident lawyer from Wisehart Wright Trial Lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and options after suffering crash injuries. Contact our law office today at (419) 827-5884 for a free consultation.
How Wisehart Wright Trial Lawyers Can Help After a Car Accident in Huron, OH
Our attorneys have 181 years of combined experience fighting for the rights of accident victims. Our experience and dedication show in our results. Since our founding, we have worked hard to recover over $100 million in settlements and court awards for our personal injury clients.
After you suffer an injury in a car accident caused by another driver’s careless or aggressive driving, our Huron personal injury lawyers can:
- Assess your situation and identify any legal claims you may have
- Build your case by investigating your crash and gathering evidence
- File a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurer and negotiate to resolve it
- Pursue a lawsuit if the parties cannot reach a fair settlement
Even a minor car crash can result in serious physical impairment and financial trouble. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a Huron car accident attorney to learn how we fight for compensation for your injury-related losses.
Crash Numbers in Huron
Ohio provides detailed crash data for its cities. To find this data, you must search for the county using the state’s Crash Statistics System—Erie County. Once you find the county, you must then search for the police agency. This will give you the numbers gathered by the Huron Police Department.
These statistics might not represent the complete picture of Huron car accidents. Some accidents in Huron may have been investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol or the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
However, since Huron does not have any interstate highways within its boundaries, many of the collisions in the city limits were likely investigated by Huron’s police department. The following numbers likely represent the city’s crash numbers, even if they are technically incomplete.
The Huron police department reported 64 crashes in 2024. Of these, 49 only caused property damage while 15 resulted in injury. Huron’s police reported no fatal car accidents that year.
The accidents reported involved:
- One motorcycle
- Two pedestrians
- Three medium or heavy trucks
- Four buses, vans, or limousines
The remaining accidents were either in passenger vehicles or unknown. From these numbers, you can infer that the city had at least one motorcycle accident in 2024.
However, these unit counts do not necessarily mean that the city had two pedestrian accidents, because a single collision might have involved multiple pedestrians. Likewise, you cannot infer that the city had three truck accidents, because two or more trucks may have collided.
Injuries and Fatalities from Huron Car Accidents
The 15 car crashes that resulted in injury included the following:
- Zero fatal accidents
- One serious injury accident
- Ten minor injury accidents
- Four possible injury accidents
Officers investigating crashes assign crash severity based on the most serious injury reported or observed at the scene. A serious injury accident might cause one serious injury and multiple minor injuries.
Thus, in 2024, 15 Huron traffic crashes injured 20 people with the following severity:
- One serious injury that required ambulance transportation from the scene
- Ten minor injuries that produced visible wounds that did not require an ambulance
- Nine possible injuries that resulted in complaints of pain but no visible injury
These numbers include only the injuries reported or observed at the crash scene. Suppose that a road user reported feeling fine to the investigating officer but later experienced dizziness and a headache. Delayed concussion symptoms would not be included in the official crash statistics.
Our Huron personal injury attorneys can help you build a claim that accounts for all of your injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one.
What Causes Car Accidents in Huron?
The city’s statistics do not identify the causes of crashes. However, the Ohio State Highway Patrol provides a dashboard that lists some of the contributing factors across Erie County. The top two traffic violations leading to crashes in 2024 were speeding and failing to yield the right of way.
Drug and alcohol use were also significant contributing factors across the county. However, Huron reported only one “operating a vehicle impaired” (OVI) accident on the crash statistics system. Most OVI crashes in the county occurred in Sandusky or other towns.
Contact Our Huron Car Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation
After a car accident in Huron, you may still face medical bills and income losses if you were injured. Contact Wisehart Wright Trial Lawyers for a free consultation. Our Huron car accident lawyers are available to discuss your injuries and your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation for your damages. Let us handle the legal logistics while you focus on healing.