Crash Management and Reporting (Test 4) Flashcards
MV-104a
Police crash report form
MV-104
Civilian crash report form
What is crash management
Designation for law enforcement responsibilities concerned with the handling and normalization of traffic crash scenes
Where do police derive the authority to investigate traffic crashes
NYS VTL §603
Accidents Resulting in Injury
Why do we collect and analyze crash data
Helps determine highway trouble spots
Helps discern common crash/accident factors
May show a need for selective enforcement
Besides officer safety, what is the number one priority when arriving on a scene of an accident
Keep accident from getting worse
What are the sources of factual information
People
Vehicles
Crash Scene
Debris
What are the two types of damage in an accident
Contact (damage from impact)
Induced (damage from stress)
What is the definition of a “factor” in regards to a crash
A factor is an event, condition, or occurrence which produces a result
What is the difference between a factor and a cause
A factor is one part of the reason a crash occurred
A cause is the sum of those factors which make up the reason for the crash
What are some examples of physical evidence in a traffic crash
Debris, vehicle or other property damage, gouge marks, paint transfer, fabric, hair, tissue, injuries, photos, tire marks
What are the two methods of measurement when investigating a crash scene
Coordination
Triangulation
What are the types of tire mark
Skid mark (wheel is not rolling)
Tire print (Wheel is rolling)
What are the types of skid mark
Straight, curved, offset, gap, skip, and dual tire
What is an accident
An unforeseen event which occurs without the will or design of the parties involved
