When it comes to fleet safety, accident reconstruction has evolved to provide drivers and fleet owners with the details to understand the events that surround a collision. Accident reconstruction is important for insurance, training and can be used in litigation.
That's because there is important scientific information that can be collected before, during, and after the accident. Through quick and easy access to telematics data, fleet managers can investigate what happened by looking at different engine stats, understand more of the why, and provide scientific records of the event as supporting evidence.
The power in telematics allows you to view, analyze, interpret, and extract data from GPS tracking devices. Find and analyze known collisions' relevant data such as:
All these pieces of information can be used to dig deep into the investigation. Information can be examined and gathered about the vehicle location and circumstances before, during, and after the collision. With multiple data collected per second, it can be used to paint an accurate picture of the vehicle’s activity leading up to and during a collision, observing driving habits and understanding the direction and force of an impact.
In addition to data for investigation, the information can be used for fleet safety training. Reviewing the accident data and retelling the story through the data, will help in training other drivers to prevent future incidents.
An added layer of safety is video telematics provided through dash cams. In-cabin and road-facing cameras record the details of an accident from what occurred inside with the driver and what occurred on the surrounding road. If trends are any indication, there are insurance savings with providers. This helps reduce fleet costs because of the value of the dashcam information.
Insurance companies benefit from telematics:
Benefits for Fleet Company:
Despite how much training goes into fleet safety, accidents can happen. Having access to valuable data at your fingertips can protect your fleet.
