With the number of road traffic mishaps rising, there is an urgent need to address this issue and big data is emerging as a powerful technology. Along with the loss of human life, the monetary losses of accidents are also very high. Car crashes have a huge impact on the U.S. economy, costing around $871 billion per year. Significant results have already been achieved by leveraging big data for the effective functioning of automobiles and improving drivers’ performance. And the prognosis seems promising in achieving safer driving environments and smarter vehicles that can make our lives safer on the road.