ITAI - Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators – another successful Crash Day event

12 June 2023 | David Young

ITAI held its 2023 Crash Day at Darley Moor MCRRC in Ashbourne, Derbyshire on Thursday 8 June

1. As every year, the event was well organised and provided an excellent day for research. Attendees were able to witness ten crashes during the day:
2. Head-on crash both cars moving at 10mph.
3. Car travelling at 50mph into a traditional 8m lighting column
4. Head-on - vehicles moving at 20mph
5. Car travelling at 50mph into a Hydro 10m passive lighting column
6. Head-on - vehicles moving at 30mph
7. Car travelling at 50mph into a Optimast passive signpost
8. Series of staged slow speed collisions
9. Head-on - vehicles moving at 40mph Ambulance crashed into three stationary vehicles in-line
10. T-bone crash- car into stationary ambulance

In addition, there were three interactive activities for attendees to experience:

• E-Scooter demonstration rides.
• Driver Assist provided a vehicle fitted with advanced emergency braking system (AEBS).
• Lane change manoeuvres – Dresden company Ingenieurburo Schal und Mayer collected data from attendees regarding the length of time it takes for cyclists to change lanes.

There were also a number of supporting companies exhibiting there products and services including: Aluminium Company; ARTSM (The Assocaition for Road Traffic Safety and Management; CCTV Imaging; Hill & Smith Infrastructure; Hydro Pole Products; IAEA; Institute of Highway Engineers; Mallatite; Mason Street Furniture; Night Searcher; REMA Rennicks; Ritherdon & Co; RSG; Scene Pro; SunBelt Rentalsand Traffic Management Products Ltd.

ITAI will publish full details of the collisions to attendees once processed.