CrashScan | Accident Detector

EDR "Black Box" Scanning Tool & PDF Accident Reports for Collision Investigators

WHEN INVESTIGATING A VEHICLE COLLISION

Use the CrashScan App with the OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth adapter to scan the vehicle's computer modules, including the Event Data Recorder (EDR), commonly known as the "black box," when supported (see support information below). CrashScan helps investigators identify, capture, and interpret stored prior accident data. The data can validate motor vehicle insurance claims and provide a lead indicator for liability or questionable collision claims.

VEHICLE SUPPORT

(Event Data Recorder & Full System Diagnostic Scan)

Over 3000 unique year, make, and model combinations are supported internationally, which you can confirm here:

https://collisionsciences.ca/reports/check_support/

CONTEXTUAL ACCIDENT REPORTS

If the CrashScan is successful, the report includes impact severity details, impact orientation (front/rear/side impact), and contextual information, such as:

- whether the accident was minor, moderate, or severe

- EDR trigger thresholds

- 5.0 seconds of pre-crash speed, brake and accelerator pedal usage, and steering inputs

- number of vehicle occupants and seatbelt status

- estimated damage repair costs (economic cost in $)

- likelihood of structural crush damage

- injury risk thresholds (whiplash, injury duration)

- comparative g-forces in daily activities for context

*Injury risk algorithms analyze stored acceleration values, scientific articles, and databases such as the National Automotive Sampling System (NASS)

APP DEMO VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIbxGf7IPWw&t=2s

GET STARTED VIDEO

Search "CrashScan Setup" on YouTube or use this URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAnix9tLM9Y

PRIVACY LEGISLATION STATUS (EDR DATA)

Canada: No specific legislation; EDR data is considered diagnostic and non-private. However, insurers typically obtain consent as a best practice.

United States: The federal Driver Privacy Act of 2015 was enacted in December 2015. It restricts data retrieval from EDRs and states that the collected information belongs to the vehicle owner or lessee. Seventeen states have enacted statutes concerning event data recorders and privacy: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. These states generally require that EDR data may only be downloaded with the owner's or policyholder's consent, with certain

exceptions.

END-USER CONSENT

By downloading the CrashScan mobile app published by Collision Sciences, Inc., you consent to the installation of this app and any future updates or upgrades. You may withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the app. You acknowledge and agree that the app (including any updates or upgrades) may (i) cause your device to automatically communicate with Collision Science’s servers to deliver the described functionality and record usage metrics, (ii) affect app-related preferences or data stored on your device, and (iii) collect information as outlined in our privacy statement. To learn more, please contact us at CollisionSciences.ca.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.25.5

Last updated on Nov 4, 2024

Minor bug fixes.

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