Data Linkage to Improve Traffic Safety Data Set Integration in Kentucky, YR 6

Abstract Data Linkage to Improve Traffic Safety Data Set Integration in Kentucky, YR 6 Subaward from UL to UK FFY 2026 This project is a subcontract to the University of Louisville. UK will: Continuations: • Assist UL in maintaining access to virtual machines and data services at UK College of Pharmacy (Trauma Registry). UK scope: 50% of effort • Link Crash, EMS, and Trauma datasets. The project team will add two additional datasets to the linkage method in consultation with the KYTC project manager during the project. All records available will be included in the analysis. UK scope: 10% of effort - Revise material and QA/QC • Continue steps to develop the dashboard prototyped in 2023. UK scope: 90% of effort - Implementation and maintenance New Activities: • Apply emerging AI methods to assess linked data injury severity validity. Flag possible inconsistencies. UK scope: 20% of effort – Collaborate on AI modeling, write papers