Global road transport safety concerns are escalating, evidenced by an annual increase in traffic-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. In response, numerous governmental road safety initiatives aim to mitigate crash incidences and consequent harm. Extant literature documents myriad datasets collated to address road safety challenges and bolster intelligent transport systems (ITS). These datasets are amassed via diverse measurement modalities, including cameras, radar sensors, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. This study delineates ITS datasets pertinent to transport issue resolution and elucidates the measurement methodologies employed in dataset accrual for ITS. A dual comparative analysis forms the core of this research: the first examination juxtaposes data source methodologies for dataset collection, while the second compares disparate datasets. Both examinations are conducted using the Weighted Scoring Model (WSM). Criteria germane to the comparison are meticulously defined, and respective weights are assigned, mirroring their significance. Findings reveal the UAV-based method as superior in amassing datasets pertinent to drivers and vehicles. Among the datasets evaluated, the SinD dataset secures the preeminent position. This methodical approach facilitates astute decisions regarding data source and dataset selection, augmenting the comprehension of their efficacy and relevance within the ITS domain.