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Fatal Car Accidents Across Ohio – Shiny App Overview Created by Team 5: The R Traffic Controllers Accidents, such as vehicle crashes, are said to be the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death for individuals ages 1-44 (Medical News Today, 2017). The number of car accidents is especially high in the United States because driving oneself is the most common form of transportation used by Americans. With millions of Americans driving on the roadways, fatal accidents are an unfortunate possibility. Although there are many factors that can affect the number and type of fatal car accidents, this app focuses on the cause(s) of the crash, weather conditions, and time of week/day among the six largest cities in Ohio (by population). This app utilizes data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); an organization that studies vehicle safety and driving behavior to reduce vehicle crashes (United States Department of Transportation, 2018). Establishing a broader understanding of when and where fatal accidents occur across the state of Ohio can lead to greater awareness of this phenomenon.

References: Medical News Today (2017). The top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282929.php

United States Department of Transportation. (2018). NHTSA research & data. Retrieved from https://www.nhtsa.gov/research-data

Interactive visualizations. (2018). Shiny RStudio Gallery website. Retrieved from https://shiny.rstudio.com/gallery/superzip-example.html