: A dedicated tool that helps analysts compute vehicle ground speeds by defining pre- and post-impact trajectory lines and orientations.
: Navigate to the Create tab > Shapes 2D Filled > Text .
Users can simulate accidents involving passenger cars, heavy commercial trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians in a single scene.
Streamlines the import of real-world scale maps and elevation profiles [1].
Evidence Collection → 3D Scene Setup → Vehicle Positioning → Simulation Setup → Run → Analysis & Report Virtual Crash 5
Virtual Crash 5 bridges the gap between simulation and external tools. Users can link CAD elements—such as lines, text, and axes—directly to moving vehicle objects. Furthermore, the Data Animation Control feature allows for integration with third-party physics engines or animation tools, enabling users to control vehicle motion using external application data.
The continuous development cycle extends even beyond the version number. The Winter 2025 Software Update rolled out incredible features including the new and improvements to the Video and Image Analysis Tool, ensuring that Virtual Crash 5 users always have access to the bleeding edge of accident reconstruction technology.
The target audience for Virtual Crash 5 is broad:
Virtual CRASH 5 allows you to create high-quality visual outputs for presentations: Use the render engine to generate 360-degree videos stereoscopic virtual reality (VR) : A dedicated tool that helps analysts compute
is a high-performance 64-bit software platform designed for motor vehicle accident reconstruction, forensic engineering, and physics simulation. It allows investigators and engineers to create precise 3D simulations and animations by integrating data from various sources, including laser scanners, UAVs, and EDR (Event Data Recorder) reports. Key Capabilities and Features
Simulate crashes involving passenger cars, heavy commercial trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles simultaneously.
Virtual CRASH 5 is more than just an incremental update; it is a transformative tool for the accident reconstruction industry. By combining a powerful 64-bit engine with specific forensic tools like the ADS, Momentum Solver, and Easy EDR animations, it bridges the gap between raw crash data and compelling visual evidence. Whether you are reconstructing a fatal collision for court or conducting safety research in a lab, Virtual CRASH 5 offers the precision, speed, and visual fidelity required to understand the physics of accidents at a granular level. For professionals seeking to enhance their investigative toolkit, this software remains a benchmark of quality in the field.
Import massive point clouds from Leica, Faro, or Trimble scanners directly into your workspace. Streamlines the import of real-world scale maps and
: You can link text objects to vehicles or other rigid bodies so they move together during the animation.
Virtual Crash 5 is not just for engineers; it is for juries. The new "AR Presenter" tool exports your simulation directly to an iOS/Android app. In court, instead of playing a flat video, an attorney can place the crash hologram onto the floor of the courtroom, walk around it, and show the angle of impact in true 3D space. This feature is expected to revolutionize trial graphics.
: If an opposing counsel questions an initial speed estimate, an expert can alter the speed value live in the software. This demonstrates the resulting trajectory shift in real time to the courtroom. Technical Specifications and Compatibility Requirement / Feature Specification OS Compatibility Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) Input Formats .DXF, .OBJ, .FBX, .LAS, .LAZ, .E57, .PLY Output Formats .AVI, .MP4, .PNG, .PDF reports Hardware Recommendation Multi-core CPU, 32GB+ RAM, Dedicated NVIDIA RTX GPU Conclusion
With the rise of EVs, traditional crash reconstruction models have struggled. EVs have lower centers of gravity, instant torque, and regenerative braking systems that behave differently from hydraulic brakes. Virtual Crash 5 introduces a dedicated EV dynamics solver. This module simulates battery mass distribution, motor torque curves, and even thermal runaway events post-collision. For the first time, investigators can accurately model a Tesla or Nissan Leaf crash without manually fudging the physics parameters.