Using Machine Learning to Predict Car Accidents

Road accidents constitute a significant proportion of the number of serious injuries reported every year. Yet, it is often challenging to determine which specific conditions lead to such events, making it more difficult for local law enforcement to address the number and severity of road accidents. We all know that some characteristics of vehicles and the surroundings play a key role (engine capacity, condition of the road, etc.). However, many questions are still open. Which of these factors are the leading ones?