HANDBOOK ON ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION. FINAL REPORT

The goal of this Handbook is to provide an introduction to and overview of the accident investigation and reconstruction process. It should be a useful resource document for traffic engineers, claims investigators, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and other professionals involved in accident investigation and reconstruction. The reconstruction process, including capabilities and limitations is reviewed. Both at-scene and after-accident investigation and data collection are discussed. Collection techniques for roadway, vehicle, and other accident-related data are described. The common techniques used in accident reconstruction are presented. In addition to the basic equations and examples of their use, the underlying assumptions and limitations of the techniques are also discussed. Some of the more specialized topics that may be encountered in certain reconstructions, e.g. commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians, are also included. Key issues involved with these types of accidents are outlined. No attempt is made to provide in-depth coverage. Hints on effective presentation of reconstruction conclusions via written report, oral testimony, and trial exhibits are presented.

• Corporate Authors:

  West Virginia University, Morgantown

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  Morgantown, WV  United States  26506-6103

  West Virginia Department of Highways

  1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
  Charleston, WV  United States  25305

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Eck, R W
• Publication Date: 1993-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 200 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash investigation; Crash reconstruction; Data collection; Handbooks; On the scene crash investigation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I80: Accident Studies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00662770
• Record Type: Publication
• Contract Numbers: WVDOH RP 85
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1994 12:00AM