Abstract
"Comprehensive traffic accident data collected via police reporting systems and road sensors across the UK, ideal for predictive safety analysis."
Description
Overview
This massive dataset records traffic accidents and vehicle details across the United Kingdom. It is used by city planners to improve road safety using IoT-driven analysis.
Data Points
- Location: GPS Latitude/Longitude.
- Conditions: Road surface, Light conditions, Weather.
- Severity: Slight, Serious, Fatal.
- Time: Exact timestamp of the incident.
Potential Use Cases
Training ML models to predict accident hotspots based on weather and time of day.
Data Preview
| Date | Time | Latitude | Longitude | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-15 | 14:30 | 51.5074 | -0.1278 | Slight |
| 2024-01-15 | 18:45 | 53.4808 | -2.2426 | Serious |
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Cite This Dataset
Government (2026). UK Road Safety: Traffic & Accidents Sensor Data. [Dataset]. Government. https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/cb7ae6f0-4be6-4935-9277-47e5ce24a11f/road-safety-data
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Original source: Government (2026). Visit official page for more details.
Indexed by IoTDataset.com on Jan 12, 2026
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