Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Level II

This advanced course expands upon the foundational knowledge from IPTM's Level I program by integrating mathematical and physics principles into your event data recorder (EDR) based reconstruction work.

The program begins with a comprehensive review of the mathematical and physics fundamentals required to analyze EDR data in intricate non-central collision scenarios. Participants will explore essential concepts including the Law of Cosines, the Law of Sines, momentum analysis, closing velocity calculations, and change in velocity relationships, with emphasis on their practical application in reconstructions.

Real-world EDR reports from numerous collision cases will be examined to demonstrate the process of extracting all necessary values for comprehensive reconstruction analysis. Structured projects and problem sets reinforce lecture concepts and equip participants with practical skills for conducting actual reconstructions.

Topics Covered

• Resolving momentum-based problems using EDR data when certain data elements like departure speeds and angles are unavailable (triangle momentum analysis)
• The role of restitution in momentum-based reconstructions
• Rotation effects on delta-V and closing speed calculations, including Effective Mass Ratio considerations
• External force impacts on momentum reconstructions
• Adjusting EDR delta-V values for accelerometers not positioned at the center-of-mass

Ideal For

Law enforcement and private sector traffic crash investigators, insurance fraud specialists and claims adjusters, engineers, legal professionals, safety officers, military investigators, and collision animation and simulation specialists.

Course Details

Duration: 40 hours

Course Fee: $895.00

Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

ACTAR Credit: Eligible for 40 ACTAR continuing education units

Prerequisites

Participants must have successfully completed both IPTM's Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Level I and Traffic Crash Reconstruction courses, or equivalent training. For those without a strong foundation in mathematics and physics, IPTM strongly recommends completing the 16-hour Re-Introduction to Math and Physics (Online) course prior to enrollment.

Materials Required

• Laptop computer or tablet for accessing course materials
• Calculator with trigonometric and square-root functions

Scheduled Sessions

Session 1: Meriden, Connecticut
Dates: November 9-13, 2026
Location: Connecticut State Police Training Academy, Room TBD, 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450

Session 2: Jacksonville, Florida
Dates: December 7-11, 2026
Location: IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Instructor: Weston Brown

Session 3: Bernalillo, New Mexico
Dates: April 12-16, 2027
Location: Sandoval County Sheriff's Office, Room EOC 134, 7255 Oersted Road Northeast, Bernalillo, NM 87004