RDi Team

Modern vehicles increasingly rely on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to reduce crashes, but what happens when these systems fail to detect the most vulnerable road users—pedestrians and cyclists? In dense urban areas where close interactions between vehicles, walkers, and bikers are common, even a momentary failure in detection can lead to tragedy. At Roadway...

As electric vehicles (EVs) rapidly gain market share, a new concern has emerged at the intersection of accident reconstruction and forensic investigation: battery fires. Though EVs have proven to be safe in many respects, high-energy lithium-ion batteries present a unique hazard in post-collision environments. When these batteries are compromised, the results can be catastrophic—intense fires,...

As cities across the U.S. embrace micro-mobility solutions like e‑scooters, e‑bikes, and dockless rental programs, accident rates involving these vehicles have surged. From collisions with cars to single-vehicle crashes caused by potholes or uneven surfaces, the rise of lightweight, low-speed electric transport has brought a new class of complex investigations to the field of accident...

As commercial fleets grow in size and liability, fleet managers are turning to technology to help reduce crashes, defend against false claims, and improve overall safety. At the center of this shift is video telematics—the use of AI-powered cameras and sensors that capture driving behavior, vehicle data, and road conditions in real time. For companies...

In the evolving world of accident reconstruction, drone forensics has emerged as a revolutionary tool. No longer limited to traditional ground measurements and photographs, today’s investigators now deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to capture high-resolution images, create precise 3D models, and preserve crash scenes in ways that were never before possible. For companies like Roadway...

In the era of intelligent vehicles, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems are becoming standard features in new cars, trucks, and commercial fleets. Designed to reduce rear-end collisions and mitigate crash severity, AEB systems are a key part of the broader category known as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). But what happens when an AEB-equipped vehicle...

When a child is injured or killed in a traffic incident, the legal, emotional, and societal stakes skyrocket. Nowhere is this more evident than in school zones and bus stop accidents, where extra protections and stricter rules are designed to safeguard our most vulnerable pedestrians. Yet despite these safeguards, tragedies still occur — often sparking...

Nearly half of all traffic fatalities in the United States occur at night, despite far fewer vehicles being on the road after dark. This disproportionate risk underscores one of the most critical — and often overlooked — elements of accident reconstruction: visibility. Forensic reconstruction of nighttime accidents requires a detailed, scientific understanding of how light,...

In the past decade, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have redefined personal transportation. But with that convenience comes complex legal and technical questions — especially when accidents occur. Who’s at fault? Is it the driver, the platform, another motorist, or a combination of parties? These questions aren’t just theoretical. With millions of ride-share trips...

When a vehicle accident occurs during extreme weather, the challenges of determining what happened—and who is at fault—multiply. From slick roads to low visibility, storm-related conditions can both cause and conceal critical evidence. At Roadway Dynamics, understanding how environmental factors affect accident reconstruction is essential to providing clarity in the most chaotic circumstances. The Role...