WHAT IS ACCIDENT Management?
Accident management is the process of efficiently managing accident response, accident reconstruction, reporting, and mitigation. It utilizes telematics data and accident reporting to understand what happened before, during, and after a collision.
Telematics data is highly valuable for fleet managers because it provides an accurate, scientific record of events. This makes it possible to go beyond eyewitness testimony and gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of accidents.
Accident e-Reporting
A digital accident report provides a defined and repeatable data collection process. It reduces errors during a stressful situation and significantly expedites getting the data to decision makers. A faster response in a hazmat situation can save a company hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars.
HOW TO USE FLEETISTICS FOR ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION and reporting
Time is of the essence
Imagine you have a rollover and spill 500 or 5000 gallons of toxic liquid. Knowing this took place in real-time enables a much more efficient and cost-effective response. The sooner the hazmat team gets onsite, the sooner the hazmat cleanup begins, and the lower the financial and environmental impact.
The Fleetistics CrewChief mobile app includes an Accident Reporting form. The digital form provides standardized data collection of key information. The form prompts drivers to collect the right information in a stressful situation.
Learn more about the CrewChief fleet “Swiss Army knife”.
Mobile App Screencaptures
We provide a variety of features for accident reconstruction
GPS tracking
Provides real-time GPS tracking of all vehicles in your fleet. This can be used to determine the vehicle’s location at the time of the accident.
Speed monitoring
Event recording
Video recording
Offers optional video recording, which can provide additional insights into the cause of the accident.
Reporting & Alerting
BENEFITS OF USING TELEMATICS SOFTWARE FOR ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
Accurate
It provides accurate, scientific data that can be used to reconstruct accidents. This data is more reliable than eyewitness testimony, which can be subjective and inaccurate.
Comprehensive
Telematics data provides a variety of data points that can be used to piece together what happened in an accident. This information can help fleet managers to identify the root causes of accidents and to develop preventive measures.
Efficiennt
It can help fleet managers to reconstruct accidents quickly and efficiently. This can save time and money, and it can also help to reduce the stress on drivers and other employees.
Integrated with geotab telematics
Fleetistics also offers a variety of reports that can be used for accident reconstruction. Some functionality is device and service plan dependent.
Trip history report
See the path traveled before, during and after the accident.
speed profile
View vehicle speed as a major indicator of accident details.
G-Force Events
Sampled at 100 times per second, the G-force data depicts harsh braking, harsh acceleration, and cornering speed.
Download The Accident Reconstruction Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fleet accident management?
Fleet accident management is the structured way a business handles an incident from the moment an accident occurs until the vehicle is back in service and the paperwork is closed. It sits inside broader fleet management and includes the on-scene steps your team follows when accidents happen, plus the follow-up work that keeps fleet accidents from turning into long disruptions. A strong program uses accident data and comprehensive reporting to understand what happened, support the claims process, and identify what can help prevent future accidents and reduce future accidents over time.
What falls under fleet accident management services?
Most accident management services cover immediate response, incident documentation, vehicle recovery, towing coordination, and repair management to get company vehicles back on the road. They also include claims management through the full claims process, often coordinating with the insurance industry to manage liability, photos, statements, and estimates. Many programs also manage replacement transportation to control rental car costs while a unit is down.
How can fleet accident management help my business?
It helps you control repair costs, reduce vehicle repairs cycle time, and minimize downtime for fleet vehicles. It also supports risk management and fleet safety by turning incident trends into coaching actions that improve driver safety for fleet drivers. The end result is fewer disruptions and real cost savings you can measure.
How does fleet accident management work?
When an accident occurs, the program guides drivers through documentation and next steps, then routes the case into centralized accident management workflows for claims and repairs. A fleet management company or internal team tracks the case end to end, captures accident data, and uses reporting to spot patterns that can help prevent future accidents.
