Frequently Asked Questions

ForensicCrash.net is a dedicated professional networking platform for the crash reconstruction and forensic investigation community. It connects crash reconstructionists, accident investigators, forensic engineers, CDR/EDR specialists, training providers, product manufacturers, non-profit organizations, and legal/insurance professionals in one central hub.

The platform was built by a working crash reconstructionist who spent years on both sides of the problem — first as a state crash investigation unit administrator, then as the North American director of operations for a forensic roadway technology company. From that second seat, the challenge was clear: reaching crash investigators as a vendor is surprisingly difficult. The community doesn't have a magazine on every desk or a single conference everyone attends. Small companies with exceptional products were being priced out of meaningful visibility.

ForensicCrash.net is the solution to that problem — built to give practitioners the resources they need and to give innovative small businesses direct access to the community that needs them most. Learn more on our About page.

The platform is built for two audiences who need each other:

Practitioners — crash reconstructionists, accident investigators, law enforcement officers, forensic engineers, biomechanics specialists, CDR/EDR technicians, expert witnesses, and anyone working in the forensic crash investigation space. The platform gives them a professional directory, a training calendar, a jobs board, an equipment marketplace, and curated industry resources in one place.

Vendors and training providers — companies that build tools, software, and training programs for crash investigators. The platform gives them direct, targeted access to a global audience of professionals who use exactly what they sell — without paying for mass-market advertising that mostly misses the mark.

Yes. Basic membership is completely free and gives you access to the directory, training calendar, job board, garage sale, resource library, and news. Paid tiers (Professional and Expert) unlock additional features such as premium profile fields, enhanced directory visibility, and the ability to post training events and job listings.

The exchange of technical information in crash investigation carries real consequences that can influence legal proceedings and public safety outcomes. A forum worthy of this profession requires expert moderation. Several non-profit organizations already provide this kind of environment exceptionally well, and we support their visibility on the platform rather than duplicating their work.

Basic (Free) — Full access to browse the platform, directory, training calendar, job board, garage sale, and resources.
Professional — Adds enhanced profile features, the ability to post job and training listings, and extended directory visibility.
Expert — Includes all Professional features plus premium profile fields, vanity URL eligibility, and top-tier directory placement.

No. The Basic membership does not include a public profile. The Professional and Expert membership accounts allow you to choose to make your profile and or contact information visible with individual toggles.

Log in and navigate to your Account Tools → Account Actions → Upgrade Membership. You can upgrade at any time and your new tier takes effect immediately.

A Vanity URL gives your advertiser profile a custom, easy-to-share web address like forensiccrash.net/your-company-name. It is available to Expert-tier members, Not For Profit groups, and advertisers for a one-time fee. Vanity URLs are subject to admin approval.

Becoming an advertiser begins with a short request rather than an instant upgrade. We personally review advertisers so the directory stays genuinely useful to crash investigation professionals — it's a quick step, not a hurdle.

1. Request an invitation. Use our "Become an Advertiser" request form, or scan the QR code if you meet us at a conference or training event. You'll provide your name, email, organization, website, and a brief description of what you offer.

Meeting us at a conference or training event? We can also send you a live invitation on the spot — no waiting on the review step — so you can begin building your profile right away.

2. We review. We look over each request personally — typically within a few business days.

3. Build your profile. Once approved, you'll get a private, single-use invitation link that walks you through building your full business profile — details, contact info, and more — all in one form.

4. Go live. After a final review of your submission, we'll send a secure payment link to activate your listing. Logos and ad artwork are added afterward through your advertiser portal.

Already a member? Your account is upgraded automatically when your invitation is completed — no need to create a second login. Questions before you begin? Reach us via the Contact page.

The Wallet is a prepaid balance on your account. You can add funds at any time using a credit card or coupon code. Wallet funds are used to pay for services like garage sale listings, training event posts, job postings, and other platform fees. Deposits over a certain threshold earn a bonus percentage.

Set up your advertiser listing under a generic company email (such as info@your-company.com) rather than a personal one. Each account holds only one organization, so the email you use becomes locked to this business — if you later wanted to list a separate organization or non-profit, you'd need a different email to do it.

A shared company address also keeps the listing with the company if staff change over time, instead of being tied to one person's inbox.

You can add multiple contributors to help manage your profile, campaigns, and listings, so a single email never means a single person doing the work.

Yes — and this is one of the best reasons to list. Approved non-profit organizations can post up to 13 training events or conferences per membership year at no charge. Every event you host appears on our Training calendar in front of the crash reconstruction and accident investigation community — the exact audience you're trying to reach — without the per-event posting fee that other members pay.

For an association or society that runs an annual conference plus regional workshops, that's a full year of event marketing to a targeted professional audience, completely free.

ForensicCrash.net welcomes non-profit organizations that serve the crash investigation, traffic safety, and road safety communities — including crash victim advocacy organizations, traffic safety foundations and initiatives, professional and police crash-related associations and societies, and research societies. If your organization supports the field rather than sells to it, a non-profit listing is almost certainly the right fit.

Qualifying non-profit listings are completely free. Your listing includes:

• A public organization profile page with your logo, description, and contact details
- A featured listing in our Resources directory
- Direct links to your website
- The ability to post up to 13 training events or conferences per year at no cost
- A contributor system so team members can help manage your presence
- An optional vanity URL, such as forensiccrash.net/your-organization

There is no cost for qualifying non-profit organizations.

There are two ways to get started:

Request an invitation. Tell us about your organization up front and we'll send you a direct invitation that walks you through setup — the fastest path. Visit our List Your Non-Profit page and choose Request an Invitation, or scan the QR code there.

Or apply from your dashboard. Register a free account, then submit a Non-Profit Application from your dashboard. Our team reviews each organization — typically within 24 hours — and approves your listing.

You can — but think ahead before you do. Each account can hold only one organization, so whatever email you attach your non-profit to becomes tied to that non-profit. If you use your personal email and later want to set up a business or advertiser account, you won't be able to — you'd need to start over with a different email address.

For that reason, we recommend registering your non-profit under a generic organization email (something like info@your-org.org). It keeps the listing with the organization as staff change, and it leaves your personal email free for anything you may want to do on the platform down the road.

You're never limited to one person managing things, though — once your organization is set up, you can add several contributors so team members can help maintain your profile and post your events.

Professional and Expert tier members, as well as Advertisers, can post training events to the calendar. There is a per-event posting fee that is charged from your wallet balance. Vetted training providers may qualify for bulk upload and training credit packages.

Navigate to your Account Tools → Post a Job. Job listings require Professional or higher membership and are charged a per-listing fee from your wallet balance.

The Garage Sale is a marketplace for crash investigation equipment and related items. Any registered member can list items for sale. Listing fees are based on the item tier and duration, and are charged from your wallet balance. Listings expire automatically at the end of their selected duration.

You can reach us via the Contact page or email us at admin@forensiccrash.net.

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