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Crash Research
Crash Research within NCSA encompasses several key data collection projects operating under the Office of Data Acquisitions (ODA). ODA is comprised of the Crash Investigation Division and the State Data Systems Division. To view case data use the View Case Data link at left.
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Fatality Analysis Reporting System
FARS is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. FARS is a project within the State Data Systems Division of NCSA.
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feature arrow icon FARS Brochure
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National Automotive Sampling System
Reusable infrastructure program encompassing a group of component data collection and processing projects that focus on crash data collection, processing and distribution on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NASS provides NHTSA an efficient and reusable resource with which to conduct data collection representing a broad spectrum of American society. Using a core set of crash data components, NASS has proven a reliable resource for a variety of agency sponsored electronic data collection efforts over the past 10 years. NASS is a project within the Crash Investigation Division of NCSA.
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feature arrow icon Crashworthiness Data System
feature arrow icon General Estimates System
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Special Crash Investigations
NASS project that examines the safety impact of new, emerging, and rapidly changing technology (such as air bags and alternative fuel systems) and for exploring alleged or potential vehicle defects. NASS/SCI is a project within the Crash Investigation Division of NCSA.
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feature arrow icon Crash Notification
feature arrow icon Crash Notification (Fill, Print and Fax) Form
National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey
NMVCCS is designed to enhance the overall portfolio of NCSA Crash Research datasets by including an on-scene component into qualifying NASS crashes. NMVCCS is a project within the Crash Investigation Division of NCSA.
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NASS Crash Research activities.
Related Links
 external link icon NCSA Publications, Documentation & Manuals (CATS)
 external link icon Crash Injury Research Engineering Network (CIREN)
 external link icon NASS Researcher Verification
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 external link icon NASS Brochure (English)
 external link icon NASS Brochure (Spanish)
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