The Calspan Crash Data Research Center
(CDRC) has been a pioneer
in highway safety research since 1953, performing
studies that have resulted in standard safety
features in motor vehicles and in the improvement
of highway design.
CDRC operates the world's
largest crash research program providing
real-world data to government and industry
on the crashworthiness of passenger vehicles
and light trucks.
CDRC research has focused
on the causal factors of large truck and
passenger vehicle crashes.
CDRC also conducts government-sponsored
in-depth crash investigations of new and
emerging safety technologies, vehicle defects,
and air bag deployment issues.
Provides detailed data pertaining to vehicle damage
assessment
Obtains occupant kinematics, occupant injury sources,
safety belt usage indicators, air bag system
performance
Large Scale Surveys
Crash Damage Analysis
Component Performance
Obtains crash scene physical evidence interpretation
and documentation
Restraint System and Air Bag Documentation / Analysis
Provides speed reconstruction.
On-Scene Research
Evidence Documentation
Reconstruction and Analysis
The CDRC staff is trained
and experienced with downloading and interpreting
data from onboard vehicle event data recorders.
The center has also developed, managed, and
analyzed large databases for government and
industry customers. The broad range and expertise
of crash investigation and vehicle system
analysis can be tailored to meet customer requirements.
