Traffic Crash Investigation & Reconstruction
Scientific crash investigation has been a part of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety since its inception in 1936. We offer on-ground and online comprehensive traffic crash investigation and reconstruction courses that range from core crash investigation courses through advanced crash reconstruction electives.
Learn More & Register for a Core Course
Elective Courses
Expand your expertise with elective courses from our Traffic Crash Investigation & Reconstruction program. Our elective courses include advanced classes with prerequisites, a Crash Data Retrieval sequence, hands-on sUAS courses, and reconstruction courses for all student levels. Most of our elective courses include ACTAR CEUs.
Pre-WREX Reconstruction Course
Get an early start on your WREX 2023 Conference at our Special 4-Day Traffic Crash Reconstruction Refresher class, running April 11 - 14, 2023, in Orlando.
This condensed class is also SPECIALLY PRICED! Registered WREX attendees save $300 on tuition. Usually $995, the Orlando class is $695 for conference goers!
Register or View Dates for All Crash Investigation & Safety Engineering Courses
Need specifics?
Browse or download our new NUCPS Course Over 2022 / 23, which features curriculum details for all of our class offerings, including our Crash Investigation & Reconstruction programs.
Crash Textbooks & Templates
New! Traffic Crash Investigation, 11th Edition, is now available via Amazon. Even better: It is Amazon Prime eligible for speedy delivery!
All of our crash templates and textbooks are available online through the Northwestern University Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
NUCPS Traffic Crash Reconstruction Professional Logo
We invite those who have successfully completed our core five-course Crash Investigation & Reconstruction series (Crash 1, Crash 2, Vehicle Dynamics, Reconstruction 1, Reconstruction 2) to request their custom logo. To qualify, all five courses must have been taken through NUCPS.
Please download and complete the Traffic Crash Reconstruction logo request form.