Mapping Motor Vehicle Accident Severity in California: Identifying High-Risk Regions and Contributing Factors
Year: 2025
Type: dataset
Abstract: California's diverse landscape and dense population contribute to a complex pattern of traffic accidents.This research aims to identify regions in California that consistently experience higher severity accidents and explore the factors contributing to these patterns.Understanding these geographic distributions is crucial for implementing targeted safety initiatives and reducing accident rates across the state. Mapping Motor Vehicle Accident Severity in California: Identifying High-Risk Regions and Contributing Factors
Author: Sarah Akhtar
Institution: University of the Pacific
Language: English
Topic: Traffic and Road Safety
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4407092227