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Accident Reconstruction Research: Crash Data Retrieval (CDR)/Use of EDR data

The Use of EDR SAFETY Data

Event Data Recorder (EDR) technologies can serve as a catalyst towards using emerging transportation safety technologies. EDRs will accelerate deployment of driver-assisted technologies, collision avoidance systems, vehicle diagnostic systems and advanced medical response capabilities.

EDR related technologies include retrieving, gathering, and storing objective data which may improve highway efficiency, mobility, productivity and environmental quality by providing compelling evidence of the types of crashes, the role of human error, systems engineering and systems integration issues.

1. The overall objective of EDR data is to increase the SAFETY of our highway transportation system.
   
2. The objective use of EDR data may improve vehicle systems.
   
3. The objective use of EDR data may improve highway systems.
   
4. EDR data may aid in regulatory initiatives.
   
5. EDR data may aid in alleged defect investigations.
   
6. EDR data may aid in litigation cases.
   
7. EDR data may aid law enforcement efforts.
   
8. EDR data may help gather accurate statistics (i.e. seat belt usage).
   
9. EDR data may help identify conditions and situations where additional safety devices could be used.
   
10. EDR data may provide a better understanding of how a driver responds to a crash (precrash not during or after the crash).
    
11. EDR data may provide a better understanding of how occupants in various positions respond.
    
12. EDR data may provide a better understanding of overall vehicle behavior in a crash and lead to improved safety.