Global Roadkill Data: a dataset on terrestrial vertebrate mortality caused by collision with vehicles

Roadkill is a major threat to wildlife and can also cause accidents with social and economic costs. This research compiles 208,570 records of terrestrial vertebrates from 54 countries between 1971 and 2024, combining surveys and other observations. This dataset helps identify high-risk roads, vulnerable species, and populations at risk, while reducing duplicate data collection. By providing a…