CrashScan | Accident Detector

Investigating vehicle collisions requires thorough data analysis. The CrashScan app, used with an OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth adapter, allows investigators to access and interpret data from a vehicle's Event Data Recorder (EDR), often called a "black box," where supported (see support list below). CrashScan helps flag, capture, and interpret stored accident data, aiding in the validation of insurance claims and providing insights into liability.

Vehicle Support (EDR & Full System Diagnostic Scan)

CrashScan supports over 3000 unique vehicle year/make/model combinations internationally. Check compatibility here: https://collisionsciences.ca/reports/check_support/

Contextual Accident Reports

A successful CrashScan provides detailed information on impact severity, orientation (front, rear, side), and crucial context, including:

• Accident severity (minor, moderate, severe)
• EDR trigger thresholds
• 5 seconds of pre-crash data (speed, brake/accelerator pedal use, steering)
• Occupant count and seatbelt status
• Estimated repair cost
• Likelihood of structural crush damage
• Injury risk thresholds (whiplash, injury duration)
• G-force context compared to daily activities

*Injury risk algorithms utilize 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 YouTube for "CrashScan Setup" or use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAnix9tLM9Y

Privacy Legislation Status (EDR Data)

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

United States: The federal Driver Privacy Act of 2015, along with seventeen state statutes (Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington), places limitations on EDR data retrieval and emphasizes owner/lessee data ownership. Consent is typically required, with exceptions.

End-User Consent

Downloading the CrashScan app constitutes consent to its installation, updates, and upgrades. Consent can be withdrawn by uninstalling the app. The app may communicate with Collision Science's servers for functionality, record usage metrics, affect app preferences/data, and collect information as detailed in our privacy statement. For more information, visit CollisionSciences.ca.

What's New in Version 1.25.5

Last updated November 4, 2024

Minor bug fixes.