Texas Traffic Fatality Data with Contributing Factors

Statewide traffic safety data from the Texas Department of Transportation, last updated in September 2024. It includes information on fatalities, contributing factors, and driver demographics. The dataset is managed by the City of Austin.

Use Cases

• Analyze the effect of Alcohol and DUI as Contributing Factors on fatal Crash outcomes.
• Compare Deadly Crash trends across different driver Age groups and Days of the week.
• Examine the impact of Distracted driving and other Factors on Crash frequency and severity.

Strengths

• Data is current, with a last update in September 2024.
• Covers a wide range of safety topics including Alcohol, Distracted driving, and DUI.
• Includes specific metrics like Average and contributing Factors for detailed analysis.

Limitations

• The total number of rows and specific columns are unknown, limiting precise analytical planning.
• Sample data and file formats are unavailable, making initial assessment difficult.
• License is listed as 'other-license-specified', requiring careful review before use.

Provenance

Source

Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Data Portal

Freshness

2024-09-25

Geography

Statewide, Texas