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. This crucial data helps validate insurance claims and provides valuable insights into liability. CrashScan flags, captures, and interprets stored accident data, offering a lead indicator for questionable claims.

Vehicle Support (EDR & Full System Diagnostic Scan)

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

Contextual Accident Reports

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

• Accident severity (minor, moderate, or severe)
• EDR trigger thresholds
• 5 seconds of pre-crash data: speed, brake pedal and accelerator use, steering
• Number of occupants 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 such as the National Automotive Sampling System (NASS).

App Demo & Setup Videos

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

Learn how to set up CrashScan: 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 and statutes in seventeen states (Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington) regulate EDR data access. These laws generally require consent from the vehicle owner or policyholder for data retrieval, with certain exceptions.

End-User Consent

By downloading the CrashScan app, you consent to its installation, future updates, and data collection as outlined in our privacy statement. You can withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the app. The app may communicate with Collision Science’s servers for functionality and usage metrics. For more information, visit CollisionSciences.ca.

What's New in Version 1.25.5 (Nov 4, 2024)

Minor bug fixes.