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Australian National Crash In-depth Study (ANCIS)

Australian National Crash In-depth Study (ANCIS) commenced in 2000. The study aims to establish the causes and mechanisms of injuries in real-world crashes through in-depth crash investigations. The ultimate aim is the design of safer vehicles for Australian roads and hence, sponsorship is being provided by Federal and State Government, the Motor Industry, Insurance bodies, the Transport Accident Commission, the Motor Accidents Authority and other motoring organisations such as the RACV and the NRMA.

Over the next few years, the information collected will be used to analyse specific injury mechanisms. It is anticipated that such knowledge will lead to reduction and in most cases, prevention of injuries to occupants of Australian vehicles, in the event of a crash, through improved design.

The study involves in-depth investigation of the following;

  • Vehicle structural performance;
  • Evaluation of the performance of in-vehicle safety systems such as airbags and seat belts;
  • Injuries to specific body regions to determine injury biomechanics and to develop countermeasures
  • Other more specific aspects of the crash.

This research is designed to link with other similar studies that are currently on-going in Europe and the United States.

See also:

Fildes, B., Logan, D., Fitzharris, M., Scully, J. & Burton, D. (2003) ANCIS - The first three years, Monash University Accident Research Centre, Report No. 207

Logan, D., Scully, J., Sharwood, L., Xafis, V. & Fildes, B. (2006) ANCIS - Progress report, July 2003 - December 2005, Monash University Accident Research Centre, Report No. 247