Every Crash
Leaves Evidence

An EDR, commonly known as a vehicle's "black box," is a device installed in most modern vehicles that records technical and situational information for a brief period before, during, and after a crash. This includes speed, braking, throttle position, and airbag deployment data.

Access is generally limited to the vehicle owner, law enforcement with a warrant, insurance companies with consent, or parties with a court order. Autoloop Crash Data works with authorized parties to ensure forensic integrity during retrieval.

Once a crash is recorded, the data is locked — but it should be imaged as soon as possible to prevent loss due to physical damage or overwriting by subsequent recording events.

A standard Bosch CDR report is typically delivered in PDF format within 24 hours of imaging. Comprehensive forensic analysis and reconstruction reports may take longer depending on complexity.

Most passenger vehicles from 2013 and newer are required by law to have EDRs, and many manufacturers began voluntary installation much earlier. We provide a compatibility check based on your VIN # — or see the CDR Vehicle List linked in the form below.

Yes. EDR data is an objective digital record and is widely admissible in civil and criminal litigation.

No. While we perform on-site inspections throughout Southern California, we also offer nationwide mail-in service for airbag control modules (ACM). Contact us for shipping instructions and our office location — we'll walk you through removing the module if needed, image it upon receipt, and ship it back to you along with your report.