CrashScan | Accident Detector

EDR "Blackbox" 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 car's computer modules, including the Event Data Recorder (EDR), or "blackbox," when supported (see vehicle support below). CrashScan helps investigators identify, capture, and interpret stored data from prior accidents. This crash data can validate auto insurance claims and serve as a key indicator for determining liability or identifying questionable collision claims.

VEHICLE SUPPORT

(Event Data Recorder & Full System Diagnostic Scan)

Over 3000 unique year/make/models are supported internationally. Confirm compatibility here:

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

CONTEXTUAL ACCIDENT REPORTS

If the CrashScan is successful, the report will detail impact severity, impact orientation (front/rear/side impact), and provide context such as:

- accident severity: minor, moderate, or severe

- EDR trigger threshold information

- 5.0 seconds of pre-crash data including speed, brake and accelerator pedal usage, and steering input

- 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)

- typical g-forces in daily activities for reference

*injury risk algorithms analyze stored acceleration values, scientific articles, and databases like 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, enacted in December 2015, restricts EDR data retrieval and establishes that collected information belongs to the vehicle owner or lessee. Seventeen states have enacted EDR privacy statutes: 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 vehicle owner or policyholder consent for EDR data download, with specific

exceptions.

END-USER CONSENT

By downloading the CrashScan mobile app published by Collision Sciences, Inc., you consent to the app installation and future updates. You may withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the app. You acknowledge that this app (including updates) may (i) automatically communicate with Collision Science's servers to deliver 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, visit us at CollisionSciences.ca.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.25.5

Last updated on Nov 4, 2024

Minor bug fixes and improvements.