EDR "Blackbox" Scan Tool & Detailed Accident Reports for Crash Investigators
COLLISION INVESTIGATION TOOL
Utilize the CrashScan App with OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth adapter to scan vehicle computer modules, including the Event Data Recorder (EDR/"blackbox") where supported (see compatibility below). CrashScan enables investigators to identify, extract, and analyze stored collision data. This evidence supports insurance claim validation and provides critical indicators for determining liability or potentially fraudulent claims.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY
(Event Data Recorder & Complete Diagnostic Scanning)
International support for 3000+ unique year/make/model combinations, verifiable at:
https://collisionsciences.ca/reports/check_support/
COMPREHENSIVE CRASH ANALYSIS REPORTS
Successful "CrashScan" reports include:
- Impact severity classification (minor/moderate/severe)
- Impact vector analysis (front/rear/side collisions)
- EDR activation threshold data
- 5-second pre-crash data including:
- Vehicle speed
- Brake/accelerator pedal application
- Steering inputs
- Occupant count and seatbelt status
- Estimated repair costs (dollar value)
- Structural damage probability assessment
- Injury risk analysis:
- Whiplash potential
- Predicted injury duration
- Comparison g-force data from normal driving conditions
*Injury assessment algorithms incorporate recorded acceleration values, peer-reviewed research, and NASS database metrics
APPLICATION DEMONSTRATION
View tutorial video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIbxGf7IPWw&t=2s
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
YouTube search "CrashScan Setup" or visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAnix9tLM9Y
EDR DATA PRIVACY REGULATIONS
Canada: No specific legislation; EDR data classified as diagnostic/non-private, though insurers typically obtain consent as policy
United States: The 2015 Driver Privacy Act governs EDR data access, establishing vehicle owner/lessee data rights. Specific EDR privacy laws exist in 17 states:
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
These jurisdictions typically require owner/policyholder consent for EDR data retrieval, with limited exceptions
USER AGREEMENT
Downloading CrashScan constitutes consent to:
- App installation/updates
- Automatic server communication for functionality and usage tracking
- App preference/data modification
- Information collection per our privacy policy
Consent may be withdrawn via app uninstallation. Complete details at CollisionSciences.ca
VERSION 1.25.5 UPDATE (NOV 4, 2024)
Current version includes minor stability improvements and bug fixes
Tags : Auto & Vehicles
