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Crash Test Videos

These videos demonstrate the principles behind our analysis—capturing real-world data used to support expert testimony and case findings.

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1996 – Low Velocity Impact Simulator Debut 14sec

In 1996, we debuted our Low Velocity Impact Simulator that we affectionately called LVIS (pronounce Elvis). LVIS simulated front to rear crashes at speeds up to 8-mph. LVIS was equipped with two vehicle mock-ups, each weighing about 2000lbs. Each mock-up was equipped with energy absorbing bumpers so that the crash pulse compared favorably to to a vehicle to vehicle crash. LVIS was portable, so we were able to demonstrate low speed collisions to a variety of professional over a 20 year period.

1998 - ABC 13 slo mo 23sec

Watch to see the slow-motion, kinematic response a driver in a 31-mph impact with airbag deployment. We did this test way back in 1998. The change in velocity is -18 mph.

1998 - ABC 13 onboard 24sec

Ride along with Mr. Cox as he demonstrates the kinematic response in a 31 mph impact with airbag deployment in this 1998 classic. The change in velocity is -18 mph.

2017 - Kart Test - Branson 10sec

In 2017 we performed a series of crash tests at amusement park ride in Branson, Missouri to simulate a collision that occurred between two riders and gather data on rider biomechanics. Ride along with Mr. Cox as he and another volunteer demonstrate the kinematic response of a rider in a head-on GoKart crash.

2019 - Nissan Steer VVBox3 timed 20sec

Ever wonder what the steering angle input means in the data recovered from a vehicle event data recorder (EDR)? In this video, we input the steering data from a Nissan Rogue into an AB steering robot and went along for the ride on the road where the crash occurred. The steering input caused the vehicle to move into oncoming traffic before returning to the correct lane.

2019 - Steering Test 3 Drone 10sec

We use drones in crash reconstruction to assist in scene measurements. We also use it to provide a unique perspective in our crash testing. Here, we track the movement of the Nissan Rogue with the AB steering robot on the actual road where the crash occurred.

2021 - MATAI VBox Test 2 12sec

Since 2007, we have collaborated with RSR Engineering, inventor of Phantom Driver, to perform remotely driven crash testing. At the 2021 annual conference of the Midwest Association of Traffic Accident Investigators (MATAI), we programmed a passenger car to strike the cultivator attachment of a farm tractor in a head-on collision. Ride along in the remotely driven vehicle and watch the Phantom Driver work.

2021 - MATAI X Drone 10sec

We use multiple cameras in every crash test. This is drone view of the passenger vehicle/farm equipment crash test at the 2021 MATAI training conference.

2021 - Kart LF ride along 14sec

In 2021 we performed a series of crash tests at an indoor Kart track in Missouri to simulate a collision that occurred between two riders and gather data on rider biomechanics. Ride along in the chase vehicle to see what a Kart crash looks like in real time.

2021 - Kart LF track view 6sec

This is the track side view of the 2021 indoor Kart crash testing

2022 - MATAI Nissan into Bus Chase 14 sec

At the 2022 annual conference of the Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators (MATAI), we programmed the recovered crash data from a Nissan Sentra involved in a freeway collision where the driver failed to stop for slowing traffic. Ride along in the chase vehicle for a test where we used a device known as Phantom Driver to remotely operate the Nissan Sentra.

2022 - MATAI Nissan RF fender chase 9sec

We use multiple cameras in every crash test. This is the right front fender camera from the chase vehicle for the remotely driven Nissan Sentra at the 2022 MATAI training conference.

2026 - SATAI Jag Rear Barrier 13sec

Since 2007, we have been involved in volunteer testing at the annual Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators (SATAI). At the 2026 SATAI annual conference we performed a series of increasing magnitude rear to barrier crash tests. In this example, see the difference in kinematic response between the unrestrained driver and restrained front passenger.

B-1998 - ABC 13 Edit 2m 30sec

In our testing program that we conducted for research and employee training in 1998, Houston’s ABC 13 was there to report on our activities. This is the segment that aired regarding the tests we performed, including the 31 mph impact with airbag deployment.

B-2000 - Phoenix KPHO CBS 5 512K 2min

In 2000, we participated in the annual meeting of fraud investigators in Mesa, Arizona. In this piece, KPHO CBS 5 reported on the conference and interviewed Mr. Cox regarding low speed collisions and the related biomechanics. The report features video from a variety of human subject tests we performed.

B -2000 - Phoenix LVIS Testing 512K 3min 26 sec

In 2000, we participated a two day conference discussing fraudulent auto crash claims in Mesa, Arizona. In this piece, ABC 15 reported on the conference and interviewed Mr. Cox regarding low speed collisions and the related biomechanics. The report features video from the second day testing with our Low Speed Impact Simulator known as LVIS.

B -2006 - Guinea Pig episode 12 min

Since its inception in 2002, we participated as a crash team with the organizers of the ARC-CSI training conference. At the 2006 conference, the crew from Discovery Channel came out to document the training activities. In this video, we instrument Ryan Stock, star of the series, “Guinea Pig” and expose him to a highway speed crash with airbag deployment.

B-Video Collage Edit 1m 34sec

This video collage features some archived video from the original rocket sled testing by the father of human subject testing, Col. John Paul Stapp (1910-1999), along with some fun crash tests we’ve done over the years.