What’s the Crash Level?
Definition:
The Crash Level provides detailed data about fatal motor vehicle crashes. It contains key information that helps understand the circumstances of each crash.
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Crash Location:
The geographic location where the fatal crash occurred (e.g., city, highway, intersection). -
Date and Time:
The date and exact time of the crash, which is crucial for identifying patterns based on time of day. -
Weather Conditions:
Describes the weather at the time of the crash, such as clear, rain, fog, snow, etc. -
Lighting Conditions:
Information on whether the crash occurred during daylight, nighttime, or under artificial lighting. -
Road Type and Condition:
Details about the type of road (urban, rural, interstate, etc.) and its condition (e.g., wet, dry, icy). -
Crash Type:
Classification of the crash type (e.g., head-on, rear-end, sideswipe). -
Contributing Factors:
Factors like impaired driving (alcohol/drugs), speeding, distracted driving, and weather-related issues. -
Vehicle Factors:
Information about the vehicles involved, such as the make, model, and year. -
Crash Severity:
Indicates the severity of the crash (fatal crash, number of fatalities, injuries).
Record types and data files include: