Abstract

This paper explores the application of the PC-Crash software package in the field of traffic accident reconstruction, with a particular focus on the analysis of digital tachograph records. Digital tachographs are modern tools used to automatically record key driving parameters, including speed, driver working hours, and distance traveled. They play a significant role in both traffic monitoring and the reconstruction of traffic accidents. PC-Crash, on the other hand, is one of the leading software solutions for simulating and analyzing traffic accidents, enabling precise reconstruction of events based on input parameters. This paper examines the use of PC-Crash software in the processing and interpretation of digital tachograph data, with the aim of enhancing the accuracy of analyzes and the objectivity of traffic incident reconstructions. The results demonstrate that the combined use of digital tachograph data and PC-Crash software significantly improves the reliability of reconstructions, which is of great importance to the judiciary, law enforcement, and traffic safety professionals.