Scientific crash investigation has been a part of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety since its inception in 1936. We offer comprehensive on-ground and online traffic crash investigation and reconstruction courses that range from introductory investigation courses through advanced crash reconstruction electives.
Traffic Crash Investigation & Reconstruction
NUCPS Crash Reconstruction Electives
Expand your traffic crash investigation and reconstruction expertise with NUCPS elective courses. Nearly 90% of our elective courses are ACTAR accredited.
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More than 70% of NUCPS crash courses are approved by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) for ACTAR CEUs.
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NUCPS Crash & Reconstruction News / Links
2024 Fricke Cooper Achievement Award
The application period for the 2024 Fricke Cooper Achievement Award is now open. Applications are due by October 15, 2024. Click below to learn more about and to download an application.
NUCPS Traffic Crash Reconstruction Professional Logo
Obtain your custom NUCPS Traffic Crash Reconstruction Professional email signature logo! We invite eligible students to request their Traffic Crash Reconstruction Professional logo. To qualify, you must have successfully completed the following five courses through Northwestern University Center for Public Safety: Crash Investigation 1; Crash Investigation 2; Vehicle Dynamics, Traffic Crash Reconstruction 1; and Traffic Crash Reconstruction 2.
Crash Textbooks & Templates
Traffic Crash Investigation, 11th Edition, is available for purchase on Amazon.
All of our crash templates and textbooks are available online through the Northwestern University Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Use the magnifying glass icon at the top right to search for your product on the NU bookstore website. If you need help finding your book or template, please contact the Northwestern Barnes & Noble Bookstore at (847) 491-3991.
NEW EDITION! TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION
The newest edition of our classic text is coming soon! Click below to be the first to learn about publication date and ordering information. All chapters are updated and enhanced. Expanded topics include Monte Carlo Analysis, Motorcycle Reconstruction, Pedestrian / Bicycle Reconstruction, and Heavy Trucks. Chapter authors include noted experts in the crash reconstruction industry.