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Accident Reconstruction Diagram Software

Make accident reconstruction diagrams easily

The Easy Choice for Clear and Accurate Accident Reconstruction

Easy to Use

SmartDraw makes it easy to create accurate scaled diagrams without requiring specialized CAD skills. You can quickly recreate a crash scene, import satellite maps and photos, and drag-and-drop symbols.

Accident reconstruction diagram example

Easy to Import Google Satellite Images

Start with an imported Google Map image or a PDF and drag-and-drop cards and accident specific evidence on top.

Accident reconstruction with imported satellite image

Easy to Add Industry-Standard Symbols

SmartDraw has thousands of symbols you can drag-and-drop to show vehicles, signage, skid marks, and debris.

  • Pre-built vehicle symbols such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more
  • Road markings, signage, and barriers
  • Evidence indicators for skid marks, debris fields, and more

You can also easily import your own photos to add to any diagram.

Realistic car debris symbols

Easy to Work with Other Apps

SmartDraw makes it easy to work with no matter what other apps you use. You can add your accident reconstruction diagrams to:

  • Microsoft Office®
    • Word®
    • PowerPoint®
    • Excel®
  • Microsoft Teams®
  • Google Workspace
    • Google Docs
    • Google Slides
    • Google Sheets
  • Atlassian apps
    • Confluence
    • Jira

Save to Your Existing Storage Solution

SmartDraw works hand in glove with most file storage systems. You can save your diagram directly to:

  • SharePoint®
  • OneDrive®
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox®
  • Box®

There is no need to create a parallel set of common folders and permissions, SmartDraw can just save files directly into your existing setup.

Easy to Share

Share your org chart with anyone, even if they don't own a copy of SmartDraw, with a link. You can also easily export any diagram as a PDF or common image formats like PNG or SVG.

Easy to Share

Easy to Get Help

Have a question? Chat or email us. SmartDraw support is in-house and free!

Easy to Get Help

Easy Collaboration

Share your diagram with anyone using a link, even if they don't own a copy of SmartDraw. You team can also join you in making edits in real time. Tag anyone to call their attention to a specific area and use version control to see who's made changes. SmartDraw makes it easy for everyone to be on the same page while investigating a crash.

Team collaborating on accident reconstruction diagram

Our Accident Diagram Software Features

  • Accident reconstruction templates
  • Industry-standard symbols
  • Import a PDF
  • Import Google Maps
  • Measure distance and area easily
  • Built-in common scales
  • Ability to define a custom scale
  • Change scale at any time
  • Ability to add layers
  • Annotations and callouts
  • Scale independent annotation layer
  • Powerful shape data
  • Export a manifest
  • Resize items by typing
  • Works with the tools you use
  • Collaborate with anyone in real-time
  • Export as PDF, PNG, or SVG
  • Works with 3rd party storage providers

Accident Reconstruction Templates & Examples

SmartDraw has all the templates and symbols you need to create accident reconstruction diagrams. Click on any of these accident reconstruction examples and start editing them right now in your browser.

Key Steps to Making an Accident Reconstruction Diagram

  1. Collect Information
    Gather all source materials like police reports, photos, measurements, and environmental details.
  2. Start with a Template
    Open the Accident Reconstruction Diagram template from the POlice & Fire category in SmartDraw.
  3. Import Existing Imagery
    Bring in a Google satellite image of the scene and scale it to match your diagram.
  4. Add Vehicles and Details
    Drag and drop vehicles (cars, trucks, bikes), colorize and label them, and include debris or tire mark symbols as needed.
  5. Annotate and Finalize
    Add annotations like date, location, and descriptive text.
  6. Share & Export
    Review and export the finished diagram for reports or presentations.
Read SmartDraw's complete accident reconstruction diagram tutorial.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Accident Reconstruction

Can I import a Google Maps image?

SmartDraw lets you import a Google Maps image or a PDF, scale it, and make it a background image that can serve as the foundation for your accident reconstruction.

Can I import photos?

You can easily import photos to add more realistic detail to any design. You can even import an image of an existing floor plan if you want to draw over it in more detail or make notes to share it with your team.

What is the best accident reconstruction software?

Many consider SmartDraw the top-rated accident reconstruction solution for police departments. While it's so user-friendly that you don't need CAD expertise or training, the output is professional enough for any report or courtroom.

Can I add annotations and call-outs?

SmartDraw makes it easy to add annotations and labels to make your diagram easy to read and interpret even by non-technical audiences like juries. You can label vehicles, trajectories, points of impact, and lines of sight.

Can I change the scale?

With SmartDraw, you can change the scale of any drawing at any time. You can flip between standard and metric scales at will. You can also define your own scale if it is not among the standard scales offered.

Can I get clear, high-resolution output?

Once you're happy with your accident reconstruction, you can easily export it as a PDF or common image formats like PNG or SVG. With SmartDraw, you can export clean, high-resolution PDFs and images.

Is it easy to place items accurately?

As you drag vehicles and debris to your plan, SmartDraw's automatic blue guides will show you the distance to the nearest object. For example, you can place a detached bumper directly 5 feet from a damaged car.

Why is using a web app important?

SmartDraw's web app lets you get feedback without sending over large files and keeps diagrams accessible and up to date. You can always update diagrams quickly when new evidence emerges.

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