Human Factors in Traffic Crash Reconstruction

This introductory course examines a variety of human factors to determine “why” a collision occurred. We utilize lectures, discussions, in-class demonstrations and outside field exercises to give you an appreciation for the importance of human factors in explaining collision causation. You will gain an understanding of how frail human evidence is and why the ability to interpret and analyze physical evidence is critical to the success of any collision investigator.

In addition to the driver, vehicle and roadway characteristics that must be considered in an investigation. This course explores essential research that sets the standard for conducting scientifically robust crash investigations and for understanding driver responses in the context of what is typically expected under normal driving conditions.