The Data Speaks: Ohio State Highway Patrol Stats from 2023

Ohio State Highway Patrol released its 2023 annual report related to traffic stops. Below are findings that may be of interest.

The analysis of traffic stop data reveals that drivers pulled over by troopers, especially during late-night hours, often receive warnings rather than citations.

Out of 493,000 traffic stops conducted across Ohio from January to October 2023, 41.4% resulted in warnings.

Notably, during the time frame of 10 p.m. to 3:59 a.m., more than 60% of drivers received warnings, indicating a higher likelihood of leniency during these late-night hours.

Interestingly, this leniency contrasts with the fact that late-night hours also see a significant number of citations for suspected drunken driving. In the 1 a.m. hour alone, out of 13,047 drivers stopped, 13.6% were ticketed for suspected drunken driving.

On average, between 11 p.m. and 3:59 a.m., 8.7% of drivers pulled over received drunken driving tickets. This data highlights the nuanced patterns in law enforcement behavior during specific hours on Ohio's roads.