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Speed Estimate From Crush



This problem involves a 1984 Mustang that struck a stopped city bus in the rear. There are no pre collision skidmarks. The rear of the bus was vertical and appears to be nearly undamaged. Judging from the debris and gougemark on the roadway, the bus did not move appreciably after the collision. The crush damage to the front of the crash vehicle is found to average 36"






A search of the NHTSA Crash Tests Database revelas a 1983 Ford Mustang that was tested in a stationary barrier collision. The results of that 30 M/H test resulted in an average of 20" of crush to the front to the vehicle 60" wide 3240 lb vehicle.


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