Project Summary
This dataset contains information about traffic crashes on city streets within the City of Chicago limits, under the jurisdiction of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). The data is sourced from the electronic crash reporting system (E-Crash) at CPD, excluding any personally identifiable information. The records include details on crash date, time, location, conditions, and contributing factors.
It uncovers the dynamics of urban traffic in Chicago through this comprehensive dataset, offering a detailed snapshot of traffic crashes within the city limits. Exploring patterns, contributing factors, and conditions surrounding each incident, providing valuable insights for traffic safety, urban planning, and policy analysis.
Project Overview: The Car Crashes Analysis project focused on examining and understanding the patterns and factors associated with car accidents in Chicago. Utilizing Python’s data analysis and visualization capabilities, the project aimed to provide actionable insights to improve road safety, inform policy decisions, and enhance traffic management strategies.
- DELIVERABLES
- Utilized Python conduct an in-depth exploratory data analysis (EDA) of Chicago traffic crash data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights related to road safety and accident causation.
- Collected and integrated a comprehensive dataset of traffic crashes, including variables such as location, time, weather conditions, and severity, to ensure a thorough analysis.
- Performed data cleaning and preprocessing to handle missing values, outliers, and inconsistencies, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the analysis.
- Utilized statistical analysis and data visualization techniques to identify key factors contributing to traffic crashes, such as high-risk areas and time-of-day patterns.
- Applied correlation analysis to examine relationships between various factors, such as weather conditions and crash severity, to identify potential risk indicators.
- Generated comprehensive reports summarizing key findings from the EDA, including recommendations for improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents.
- ANALYSIS IMPACT
- The project provided valuable insights into car crash patterns in Chicago, highlighting high-risk areas, key contributing factors, and trends over time.
- The analysis informed policy recommendations and safety measures aimed at reducing accidents and improving overall road safety in the city.