EDR Blackbox Scan Tool & PDF Accident Reports for Collision Investigators

WHEN ANALYZING A VEHICLE COLLISION

Utilize the CrashScan App alongside the OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth adapter to extract data from a vehicle's computer modules, including the Event Data Recorder (EDR) or "blackbox" where supported (see compatibility below). CrashScan assists investigators in identifying, recording, and analyzing prior accident data. This information helps validate insurance claims and serves as a critical indicator for determining fault or identifying suspicious collision reports.

COMPATIBLE VEHICLES

(Event Data Recorder & Full System Diagnostic Scan Capabilities)

Internationally supports over 3,000 unique year/make/models, with coverage verified here:

https://collisionsciences.ca/reports/check\_support/

DETAILED ACCIDENT ANALYSIS REPORTS

Successful CrashScan reports include crucial crash data such as impact severity, collision direction (front/rear/side impact), and contextual details including:

• \- Accident severity classification: minor, moderate, or major
• \- EDR activation threshold specifications
• \- Pre-impact data: 5-second history of speed, braking, acceleration, and steering
• \- Occupant count and seatbelt usage status
• \- Estimated repair costs (financial impact in dollars)
• \- Potential structural damage assessment
• \- Injury risk evaluation (whiplash potential, expected recovery duration)
• \- Comparative g-force references from daily activities

\*Injury risk calculations incorporate recorded acceleration data, peer-reviewed research, and databases like the National Automotive Sampling System (NASS)

APPLICATION DEMONSTRATION

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

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Search YouTube for "CrashScan Setup" or access directly:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAnix9tLM9Y

EDR DATA PRIVACY REGULATIONS

Canada: No specific legislation; EDR data is classified as diagnostic and non-private, though insurers typically obtain consent as standard practice.

United States: The federal Driver Privacy Act of 2015 (enacted December 2015) regulates EDR data access, establishing vehicle owners/lessees as data custodians. Seventeen states have additional EDR privacy laws -- Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. These jurisdictions typically require owner/policyholder consent for EDR data retrieval, with specific legal

exceptions.

USER AGREEMENT

By installing the CrashScan mobile application developed by Collision Sciences, Inc., you authorize its installation and future updates. Consent may be withdrawn at any time through app uninstallation. You acknowledge this application may: (i) automatically communicate with our servers to deliver functionality and record usage metrics, (ii) modify app-related settings or data on your device, and (iii) collect information as detailed in our privacy policy. For additional information, visit CollisionSciences.ca.

What's New in Version 1.25.5

Last updated on Nov 4, 2024

Minor performance improvements and bug fixes.