How Big Data Is Helping Drivers Stay Safer on the Road - insideBIGDATA

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1.25 million people die each year due to car crashes. This costs most countries about 3 percent of their gross domestic product, and it is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 29. The WHO has set a goal of halving the number of deaths and injuries from car crashes by 2020, which will be a monumental undertaking. Enter big data and predictive analytics. By collecting data on car crashes, such as where, when, and why they happen, computers can produce a predictive crash map.