CrashScan | Accident Detector

EDR "Blackbox" Scan Tool & Accident Report PDF for Crash Investigators

WHEN INVESTIGATING VEHICLE COLLISIONS

Utilize the CrashScan App with the OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth adapter to scan vehicle computer modules, including supported Event Data Recorders (EDRs/"blackbox"). CrashScan helps investigators identify, capture and interpret stored collision data, which can validate insurance claims and indicate potential liability issues.

VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY

(Event Data Recorder & Full System Diagnostic Scan Support)

Internationally supports over 3000 year/make/model combinations. Verify compatibility at:

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

DETAILED CRASH REPORTS

Successful scans generate reports containing:

• Impact severity classification (minor/moderate/severe)
• Impact direction (front/rear/side collision)
• EDR activation thresholds
• 5-second pre-crash data:
  • Vehicle speed
  • Brake/accelerator application
  • Steering inputs
• Occupant count and seatbelt status
• Estimated repair costs
• Structural damage probability
• Injury risk assessment including:
  • Whiplash potential
  • Injury duration estimates

*Injury risk calculations use stored acceleration data combined with scientific research including NASS database metrics.

TUTORIAL VIDEOS

Application Demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIbxGf7IPWw

Setup Guide:
Search YouTube for "CrashScan Setup" or visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAnix9tLM9Y

PRIVACY LAW STATUS (EDR DATA)

Canada:

Data classified as diagnostic information with no specific privacy legislation, though insurers typically obtain consent.

United States:

The 2015 Driver Privacy Act regulates EDR data access, establishing vehicle owner/lessee data ownership. Seventeen states (AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, ME, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA) have additional privacy statutes generally requiring owner consent for data retrieval with certain exceptions.

END-USER AGREEMENT

By installing CrashScan (published by Collision Sciences, Inc.), you consent to application use including future updates. Uninstallation terminates this consent. The application may:

1. Automatically communicate with Collision Sciences servers
2. Modify device preferences/app data
3. Collect usage metrics as described in our privacy policy

For complete details, visit: CollisionSciences.ca

VERSION 1.25.5 UPDATE DETAILS

Last updated: November 4, 2024

Minor stability improvements and bug fixes.