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Tesla Road Safety Incidents
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Data on fatal incidents involving Tesla vehicles. This dataset details accidents where at least one person died, including information such as the incident's location, date, the name of the deceased, and whether Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash. It is an important resource for understanding the connection between Tesla vehicles and road safety, offering details that can help identify patterns and trends in Autopilot usage and its effect on road safety. The dataset can inform policies and research aimed at reducing fatalities on our roads.
Columns
- Case #: A unique identifier for each case (String).
- Year: The year of the accident (Integer).
- Date: The specific date of the accident (Date).
- Country: The country where the accident occurred (String).
- State: The state where the accident occurred (String).
- Description: A narrative description of the accident (String).
- Deaths: The number of deaths in the incident (Integer).
- Tesla driver: Indicates whether the Tesla driver was killed in the accident (Boolean).
- Tesla occupant: Indicates whether a Tesla occupant was killed in the accident (Boolean).
- Other vehicle: Indicates whether the Tesla crashed into another vehicle (Boolean).
- Cyclists/ Peds: Indicates whether the Tesla killed a cyclist or pedestrian in the accident (Boolean).
- TSLA+cycl / peds: Indicates Tesla involvement with cyclists/pedestrians (Boolean).
- Model: The model of the Tesla vehicle involved in the accident (String).
- Autopilot claimed: Indicates if Autopilot was claimed to be in use (Boolean).
- Verified Tesla Autopilot Deaths: Indicates verified Tesla Autopilot deaths (Boolean).
- Verified Tesla Autopilot Deaths + All Deaths Reported to NHTSA SGO: Indicates verified Tesla Autopilot deaths combined with all deaths reported to NHTSA SGO (Boolean).
- Source: The source of the data for the incident (String).
- Note: Any additional notes pertaining to the incident (String).
- Deceased 1: The name of the first deceased person (String).
- Deceased 2: The name of the second deceased person (String).
- Deceased 3: The name of the third deceased person (String).
- Deceased 4: The name of the fourth deceased person (String).
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format, with the primary file "Tesla Deaths - Deaths.csv" having a size of 127.65 kB. It typically contains around 290 to 300 records, with some columns having fewer valid entries due to missing information. The dataset is regularly updated, with an expected update frequency of annually.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for investigating the impact of Autopilot on road safety. It can be utilised for identifying patterns and trends in Autopilot usage and its effect on road safety. Researchers and policymakers can leverage this data to inform and develop strategies aimed at reducing fatalities linked to Tesla vehicle incidents.
Coverage
The dataset covers fatal incidents involving Tesla vehicles from April 2013 to January 2023. Geographically, incidents are recorded across various countries, with the USA accounting for 70% of the incidents and China for 5%, while other countries make up the remaining 25%. Specific state-level information is also included, with California representing 24% of recorded incidents in the USA. The data includes details on the deceased, allowing for demographic analysis related to the victims of these incidents.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
The dataset is intended for use by researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the relationship between Tesla vehicles and road safety. Researchers can perform statistical analysis on accident causes and Autopilot's role. Policymakers can use the insights to formulate new regulations or safety campaigns. Safety advocates can utilise the data to raise public awareness and promote safer driving practices.
Dataset Name Suggestions
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Tesla Road Safety Incidents
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