Articles | Volume 20, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-20-2857-2020
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-20-2857-2020
Research article
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29 Oct 2020
Research article |  | 29 Oct 2020

Predictive modeling of hourly probabilities for weather-related road accidents

Nico Becker, Henning W. Rust, and Uwe Ulbrich

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A set of models is developed to forecast hourly probabilities of weather-related road accidents in Germany at the spatial scale of administrative districts. Model verification shows that using precipitation and temperature data leads to the best accident forecasts. Based on weather forecast data we show that skilful predictions of accident probabilities of up to 21 h ahead are possible. The models can be used to issue impact-based warnings, which are relevant for road users and authorities.
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