During the winter months, road salt and other de-icing treatments play an important role in keeping roads passable. By helping melt snow and ice, these treatments improve traction and reduce some winter driving risks. Even so, treated roads are not always as safe as they appear. The way salt and de-icing materials interact with snow,… Read more »
When a crash happens, photos are usually the first way the scene is recorded. They show vehicle damage, debris on the road, skid marks, and other visual details that help tell part of the story. Photos are helpful, but they do not always capture enough information to fully document a crash site. A point cloud… Read more »
When winter storms hit, snowplows are quick to clear the roads so traffic can keep moving. While plowing improves traction and helps restore visibility, it can also create new hazards that are not always obvious to drivers. Even after a roadway appears clear, the snow pushed aside can affect how safe it really is. Understanding… Read more »
When most people think about roadway safety, they focus on driver behavior. It is easy to assume that staying alert and following the rules of the road will prevent a crash. However, roadway design plays a major role in whether a driver can respond to a hazard in time. One of the most important design… Read more »
Driving in the rain isn’t just unpleasant, it’s dangerous. Wet weather can turn a routine trip into a high-risk situation faster than many people realize. That’s why it’s so important to understand the hazards of rain and take proper precautions. It can make a big difference in your safety behind the wheel. Slippery Roads and… Read more »
When you’re looking to reconstruct the details of a collision, having accurate visual and spatial data makes a world of difference. Over the years, a number of tools have come and go, but point cloud models continue to stand out. It’s not just about their accuracy, but for their adaptability. If you’ve suffered the misfortune… Read more »
Driving when visibility is compromised presents a serious challenge. Situations where darkness, fog, heavy rain, or even smoke are present can catch even confident drivers off guard. Here are some practical strategies that will help you stay alert, cautious, and most importantly, safe when the road isn’t clearly visible. Slow Down and Increase Following Distance… Read more »
Navigating a high-traffic area can test the patience and skill of even the most seasoned drivers. It doesn’t matter if you’re commuting to a city daily, navigating a congested highway, or dealing with a jam-packed event exit, safe driving requires more than just keeping your hands on the wheel. Staying calm, alert, and strategic can… Read more »
Accident reconstruction has relied on physical evidence, photographs, and detailed measurements since as long as it’s been an investigative field. But in recent years, investigators have gained a new tool that changed the field—point cloud models. This technology represents a serious advancement, offering a level of precision, clarity, and utility that simply wasn’t possible before…. Read more »
Counter to what many may believe, car accident frequency actually increases during the summer. In Part I of this two-part blog series, we covered increased traffic, teen drivers, construction zones, and summer celebrations all contributing to a spike in car accidents during the warmer months. But there’s more to the story. Some of the most… Read more »