What’s Motor Vehicle Crashes?
Definition:
Captures crash-level information about each fatal traffic incident. This data file is the foundation of the FARS database, recording when, where, and how a crash occurred.
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Crash Identification: Crash number, date, and time
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Location Information: State, county, and coordinates
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Environmental Conditions: Road surface, weather, and lighting
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Crash Classification: Type of crash, number of vehicles and people involved
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Fatality Summary: Total deaths and injuries
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Zone Indicators: Work zones, intersections, railroad crossings, etc.
Data Files included: ACCIDENT