The temporal and spatial relationships between professional sport events and reported vehicular crashes: an analysis of Cleveland, Ohio

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Cleveland Browns fans keep crashing their cars. The data can help cities become safer

Road safety is one of the world’s greatest public health challenges, with more than 3,500 deaths on the roads each day and estimated 50 million injuries annually . This study explores the relationship between professional sporting events and vehicular crashes by examining crash data, game times, and venues using longitudinal data from Cleveland, Ohio .

The temporal analyses show that crashes with damage reported a significant increase, particularly after the more attended NFL games. Meanwhile, a spatial analysis shows that the location of the sports venue also demonstrates associations with the number of crashes, while the significance varies across spatial distances.

 

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