Instructions:

Record the physical location in which the vulnerable user was placed in contact with the motor vehicle or other vulnerable user involved in the crash.

Definition:

Location of the first harmful event on the vulnerable user.

Rationale:

This element is important for evaluating crash causation, injury severity, and safety system design and effectiveness.

Code Attribute Definition Example
12 Front Used when the front of the vulnerable user was the initial contact point.
03 Right Used when the right side of the vulnerable user was the initial contact point.
06 Rear Used when the rear of the vulnerable user was the initial contact point.
09 Left Used when the left side of the vulnerable user was the initial contact point.
97 Other Used when the vulnerable user’s initial contact point was not the front, rear, or right or left sides. Please specify in the narrative.
99 Unknown Used when the vulnerable user’s initial contact point is unknown.

FAQ

What if ‘walking, running, or cycling’ and ‘entering or crossing location’ both apply?

‘Entering or crossing location’ takes precedent because this value helps to illustrate the scenario.

Accuracy Checks

  • If this field is completed, confirm the vulnerable user check box is also indicated.

Other Related Fields

Vulnerable User Condition; Vulnerable User Indicator; Vulnerable User Location; Vulnerable User Type