Ohio State Highway Patrol: Fewer fatal crashes during '100 Deadliest Days of Summer'
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) announced in a news release on Wednesday that the patrol has reported a 7% decrease in fatal crashes during the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer."
The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" is defined in the release as the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the patrol sees an increase in traffic on roadways.
Additionally, during this time, patrols could see an increased number of both serious injury and fatal crashes.
According to preliminary statistics from the OSHP for the 2025 time period, there were 339 fatal crashes, which resulted in 370 deaths.
The 2025 preliminary data shows 25 fewer fatal crashes and 23 fewer fatalities than in 2024.
It is also noted in the news release that the OSHP recorded 1,703 serious injury crashes during the 2025 period, a 17% decrease from the data reported in 2024.
"While we are encouraged by the decrease in crashes and fatalities, we know that one life lost is still one too many," said Colonel Charles A. Jones, OSHP Superintendent.
Colonel Jones continued," These numbers reflect the hard work of our troopers, and we urge everyone to never drive impaired, eliminate distractions and always buckle up."
For anyone looking for more information on Ohio crash statistics, additional information is available on the Ohio Statistics and Analytics for Traffic Safety (OSTATS) dashboard here.
