Transportation Accidents

The following is a sample of our computer simulations involving transportation accidents:

Auto vs. Pedestrian 2

Two pedestrians run out into an uncontrolled intersection at night, and the second pedestrian is hit by a Volvo. The viewpoints of the various parties is depicted.

Unsafe Lane Change

A tractor trailer makes an unsafe lane change into a Lexus. The viewpoints of the various parties is depicted.

Improper Driver Actions. A young motorist is driving when a bunny hops out into the roadway. The motorist panics and swerves to avoid the bunny but travels up onto the sidewalk, crashing into a fence, a pedestrian and a light pole. The injury patterns are demonstrated.

Auto vs. Bicycle

Unsafe left turn. A motorist turns left in front of a bicycle causing a collision. The cyclist did not have a headlight but the scene was sufficiently illuminated to allow the motorist to see the cyclist. The pickup truck was equipped with a custom built lumber rack which caused extensive injuries to the cyclist during the collision. Biomechanics are explained.

Motorcycle Accident

Speeding Motorcycle. A motorcyclist traveling 64 to 70 mph on a 55 mph roadway decides to lay down his motorcycle. The excessive speed of the motorcycle prohibits the driver of a car making a left turn from seeing the motorcycle at the time he initiates his left turn. Had the motorcycle been traveling at or near the speed limit, the collision would not likely have occurred.

Bicycle Accident

Helmet Issue. A bicyclist was riding on a street when the battery on his electric bicycle came loose and fell to the ground. The bicyclist applied the front brakes and was ejected. He landed on a part of his head that would have been protected if he had been wearing a helmet.

Pedestrian Accident at Night

A pedestrian runs into the roadway directly in front of a vehicle. The vehicle reacts by swerving and braking, but is still unable to avoid striking the pedestrian.

Head-on Collision

Construction Zone. A sedan was traveling through a construction zone when the driver lost control, traveled over the median and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle.

Failure to Stop for a Stop Sign

Failure to stop. A van fails to stop at a stop sign and collides with oncoming traffic. The van takes a tight turn onto the highway indicating he had no intention of stopping.

Tractor-Trailer vs. Pedestrian

Nighttime accident involving a tractor trailer getting to close to the break down lane. One pedestrian was thrown over the side of the car, while the other two ducked for cover. Includes driver and pedestrian perspectives.

Inattentive Driver

Inattentive Driver. A motorist playing with their radio, closes in on a fellow motorist much too fast and loses control of their vehicle. The impact with the center divider caused the airbag to deploy. The injuries sustained by the driver posed the question: Was the driver seat belted?

Unrestrained Occupant

Video comparing an unrestrained passenger versus a restrained passenger showing the typical injuries associated with an accident.

Rear-End Collision

A nighttime collision involving a stalled vehicle being rear ended by a non attentive driver. Includes light-enhanced perspective and driver perspectives.

Bus Collision

Red Light Dispute. A Volvo station wagon entered the intersection at the same time as a bus. The force of the impact and the driver's reaction caused the bus to swerve to the right, crash into a tree, and then into the side of a hotel.

Unsafe Passing

Unsafe passing. A motorist under the influence enters into the opposite lane of travel in order to pass a tractor-trailer. As a result, an oncoming vehicle swerves onto the dirt shoulder to avoid a collision and over-corrects to get back on the highway and loses control of their vehicle.

Unsafe Left Turn

Unsafe left-turn. In heavy traffic, the number one and two lanes stopped to allow a vehicle to make a left-turn. The vehicle did not check the number three lane resulting in a collision.

Alleyway Accident

Line of Sight. A motorist hits a young pedestrian as a result of having his line of sight limited by the buildings. Using a still photo taken in a condominium complex, this simulation shows the integration of computer generated models in a real scene.

Right of Way

Stop sign right of way dispute. Defendant claims to have stopped at the stop sign while the plaintiff claims he did not.

Pickup vs. Pedestrian

A pedestrian at rest is struck slightly by a white pickup truck due to driver inattention.

Bus-Pedestrian Accident

A pedestrian tries to get wave down a bus, but the driver did not see the pedestrian, and the pedestrian is struck by the bus.

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

Unsafe Speed. A van traveling at 35 mph in 25 mph speed zone struck a child who was jogging across the street. The accident would have been avoided if the van had been traveling at the posted speed limit.

Intersection Collision

Right of Way. A van driver came to a stop at a freeway off-ramp, looked to his left and decided that he had time to make a left turn in front of an oncoming sedan. An impact ensued, causing the sedan to veer onto the center island and hit a light pole.

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