CrashScan | Accident Detector

Investigating vehicle collisions requires thorough data collection. 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 details below). CrashScan helps flag, capture, and interpret stored accident data, aiding in validating insurance claims and providing liability indicators.

Vehicle Support (EDR & Full System Diagnostic Scan)

CrashScan supports over 3000 unique vehicle year/make/models internationally. Check support here: https://collisionsciences.ca/reports/check_support/

Contextual Accident Reports

Successful CrashScan reports detail impact severity, orientation (front/rear/side), and provide context including:

• Accident severity (minor, moderate, or 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)
• Typical g-forces in daily activities (for context)

*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 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), places limitations on EDR data retrieval and emphasizes owner/lessee consent, with certain exceptions.

End-User Consent

Downloading the CrashScan app constitutes consent to its installation, future updates, and data collection practices as detailed in our privacy statement. You can withdraw consent by uninstalling the app. For more information, visit CollisionSciences.ca.

What's New in Version 1.25.5

Last updated November 4, 2024

Minor bug fixes.