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This dataset contains large animal-vehicle collisions (AVCs) hotspots by Florida Department of Transportation District. The analysis calculates average number of AVC incidences per one mile road segment and distance from the mean to determine relative level of significance. It's based on an evaluation of available crash data for 4 large animal species (Florida panther, Florida black bear, white-tail deer, and American alligator). Using the ArcGIS (ESRI, Inc), Getis-Ord Gi Hotspot Analysis Tool, three tiers of relative significance (based on confidence levels) were identified: Top 1% (99%), Top 5% (95%), Top 10% (90%). Data sources used in the analysis include: Florida panther road mortality locations (FWC 2020), Florida black bear road mortality locations (FWC 2020), and reported accidents involving an animal (FDOT 2020). Florida panther and black bear mortalities were weighted at 1.4 and 1.2 respectively to reflect their conservation priority and highway safety risk. The 2020 roads base layer used in the analysis was obtained from FDOT. For detailed information on the analysis, please see this report: https://www.geoplan.ufl.edu/agol/pdf/Animal_Vehicle_Collisions/HotspotsAnalysisFinalMethodsandResults10.19.21.pdf |