Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Level 2

                           Bell Works  101 Crawfords Corner Road  Holmdel, NJ 07733

                   Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Level 2

Learn the latest theories and methodologies of crash reconstruction and expand your knowledge of the principles of collision analysis in this advanced course. We will explore topics that have previously received limited coverage, as well as many new ones. While the course can be thought of as “in-service” training for traffic crash reconstructionists, ACTAR candidates will also find it beneficial.

We will review the mathematical equations that are used in conjunction with crash data to interpret how a collision occurred. Emphasis will be placed upon skid characteristics, spin analysis, critical speed yaw analysis and friction. The concepts of time-distance, uniform circular motion, pole impacts, and conservation of linear momentum are just a few of the topics that will be covered.

As part of the course, you will be required to complete several in-class projects and a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary project designed to reinforce the class material.

 

Topics Include:

- Using geometry, trigonometry and selected mathematical topics as needed
- Dynamics, kinematics, and Newton’s Laws of Motion as vector equations
- Drag/acceleration factor testing and determination
- Critical speed yaw analysis
- Important differences between CSY and spin analysis
- Time-distance analysis
- Pole and narrow object impacts
- Applications of conservation of linear momentum
- Fundamentals of rollover crash reconstruction
- Uniform projectile motion and airborne speed analysis

 

Course Length
40 hours

 

Prerequisite(s)
You must have successfully completed IPTM’s Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Level 1 course, or its equivalent.  

 

ACTAR Information
IPTM's Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Level 2 course is eligible for 40 ACTAR CEUs.

 

What to Bring
Scientific calculator

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM:

By submitting a request to register for this course, you have read, understand, and agree to the provisions outlined below:

1.    If you cannot attend this training class, a cancellation request must be sent by email from yourself or your agency to maxweric@kean.edu  AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE the first day of training for this class.

2.    You are unable to attend, and an approved replacement is found who will attend the training in your place, a replacement request must be sent by email from yourself or your agency to paul.applegate@njsp.gov AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE the first day of training for this class.  This request must contain the officer's name to be replaced and the new officer’s name, rank, email address, and cell phone number.

3.    If you or your agency fail to provide any of the above notifications and you do not attend the first day of training, you will forfeit your ability to register for any NJDHTS-sponsored training course (found on NJSAFEROADS.COM ) for a period of no less than 6 months from the 1st day of training of the course missed.

4.    Submitting this registration request does not ensure you a spot in this class. You will be notified by email of your enrollment status no later than three weeks before the 1st day of the training course.

          Registration opens @ 0800 hours                                    on 5/5/2026

If you have any questions or issues during the enrollment proess, please contact DSG Paul Applegate #6774 of the New Jersey State Police, Highway Traffic Safety Unit by email at paul.applegate@njsp.gov or office phone @ (609) 376-9701.