When Do Crashes Happen in Victoria?
A Data Story Using Victorian Road Crash Data (2015–2024)
Devika Arunkumar (RMIT University)
October 29, 2025
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#slide 1 - overview and text This storyboard uses the Victorian road crash dataset to highlight when and where crashes are most frequent, and under what conditions they tend to be more severe. The visuals are designed for a broad audience with short, plain-English takeaways.”)
Slide 2 — Day of Week × Severity
This visual shows how crash severity varies by day of the
week.
Weekdays and weekends often show distinct crash patterns.
Slide 3 — Light Conditions
This visual explores how lighting conditions affect crash
severity.
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