Summary of Multi-class Real-time Crash Risk Forecasting Using Convolutional Neural Network: Istanbul Case Study, by Behnaz Alafi et al.
Multi-class real-time crash risk forecasting using convolutional neural network: Istanbul case study
by Behnaz Alafi, Saeid Moradi
First submitted to arxiv on: 9 Feb 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper investigates the performance of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in forecasting crash risk. The authors analyze traffic and weather data to extract relevant characteristics as input data. They then separate crash and non-crash time data, calculating feature values for each period before events. A convolutional neural network (CNN) model is proposed, capable of learning from processed input characteristics. The goal is to forecast real-time crash likelihood based on three periods before events. The authors compare their CNN model’s performance with three typical machine learning and neural network models, showcasing its superiority in terms of area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper helps us predict when a car accident might happen. They take traffic and weather data to make it more accurate. Then, they separate crash and non-crash times and look at what happened before each event. A special kind of computer program, called a CNN, is used to learn from this information. The goal is to figure out the likelihood of an accident in real-time. The authors tested their model against other models and found it did better. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Auc * Cnn * Likelihood * Machine learning * Neural network
