Live Prediction of Traffic Accident Risks Using Machine Learning and Google Maps

Traffic accidents are extremely common. If you live in a sprawling metropolis like I do, chances are that you've heard about, witnessed, or even involved in one. Because of their frequency, traffic accidents are a major cause of death globally, cutting short millions of lives per year. Therefore, a system that can predict the occurrence of traffic accidents or accident-prone areas can potentially save lives. Although difficult, traffic accident prediction is not impossible.