Highway Fatalities from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data, released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, provides national statistics on highway fatalities. The dataset includes preliminary estimates for the most recent year.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal trends in fatality counts using the reported year and month from the 'Monthly Transportation Statistics' tag
• Investigate geographic patterns of highway fatalities across different regions
• Assess the impact of policy changes by comparing preliminary and final fatality estimates for recent years

Strengths

• Data is compiled by the authoritative National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Includes preliminary estimates for the most recent year, offering timely insights
• Part of the long-standing Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)

Limitations

• The preliminary nature of the most recent year's data means figures are subject to revision
• Specific variables, column counts, and sample sizes are not detailed in the provided input

Provenance

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation

Collection Method

Collected through the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)

Time Range

Includes the most recent year with preliminary estimates.

Freshness

Last updated on January 29, 2025.

Geography

National coverage of the United States.