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Data on all motor-vehicle-related crashes. This should include crashes with pedestrians and bicyclists (which may or may not be divided into multiple datasets). Please note: This dataset refers to data on specific incidents, not monthly or annual totals. Data on where and when crashes are occuring is crucial for both measuring street safety and figuring out where interventions are needed. (More info)
| Question | Answer | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Openly licensed | Yes | |
| Available in bulk | Yes | |
| Up-to-date | No | |
| Available free online | Yes | |
| Available free of charge | Yes | |
| In an open format | CSV, RDF, TSV, XML | |
| findable | 3 | |
| findable_steps | Searching "crashes" on the NYS Open Data website | |
| licence_url | https://data.ny.gov/download/77gx-ii52/application/pdf | linked in footer of site |
| Collected by government | Yes | |
| usability | 2 | |
| collector_name | New York State Department of Motor Vehicles | |
| characteristics | Date, Time (may be approximate), Type, description, or charges, Injuries? (yes or no), Fatalities? (yes or no) | |
| location | https://data.ny.gov/Transportation/Motor-Vehicle-Crashe - Motor Vehicle Crashes - Case Information: Three Year Window, https://data.ny.gov/Transportation/Motor-Vehicle-Crashe - Motor Vehicle Crashes - Individual Information: Three Year Window, https://data.ny.gov/Transportation/Motor-Vehicle-Crashe - Motor Vehicle Crashes - Vehicle Information: Three Year Window, https://data.ny.gov/Transportation/Motor-Vehicle-Crashe - Motor Vehicle Crashes - Violation Information: Three Year Window |
Locations mostly missing as noted in comments. Multiple downloads do provide depth of insight into vehicles and individuals involved.