Collision reconstruction
We collect the available evidence, apply the scientific method, and produce an accurate account of the sequence of events leading to a crash. Our approach reveals the inputs and forces involved, and what the vehicles did before and after the incident.
Our engineers reconstruct collisions involving passenger vehicles, heavy trucks and buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. We perform mechanical inspections for component failure, driveability, and out-of-service conditions on heavy vehicles as readily as on light-duty passenger cars.
Three-dimensional computer simulations let us test impact configurations and speeds against the physical evidence, even for complex cases such as rollovers, hydroplaning, and loss-of-control events.
Our reconstructions draw on 3D forensic mapping, digital media analysis, event data recorder recovery, and visibility and human factors analysis.
Scope
Peer-reviewed research
Authored by our engineers and peer-reviewed by external experts.
Vega, H., Cornetto, A., Ngo, L., Hatab, Z., et al.
SAE Technical Paper
Vega, H., Ngo, L., Hatab, Z., Cornetto, A., et al.
SAE Technical Paper
Vega, H., Ngo, J., Engleman, K., Suway, J.
SAE Technical Paper
Molnar, B., Peck, L.
SAE Technical Paper
Hunter, E.
HVE White Paper WP-2016-1
Who does this work
Accident reconstruction and vehicle systems
2 publications
PE, ACTAR
Accident reconstruction, human factors, and vehicle testing
4 publications
PE, ACTAR
Motorcycle reconstruction, photogrammetry, and testing
12 publications
ACTAR
Accident reconstruction and biomechanics
PE, ACTAR
Visibility and conspicuity, human factors, and accident reconstruction
27 publications
PE, ACTAR
Accident reconstruction and audio analysis
6 publications
Send us the incident location, the date, and what is in dispute. We'll discuss what analysis is possible with the evidence that exists, and what it would take to get.
