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A digital training tool to learn about road crash investigations

Road crash fatalities represent a grave global crisis, claiming over 1.19 million lives annually. India, unfortunately, leads this tragic statistic, with approximately 150,000 fatalities and over one million serious injuries each year. These incidents are not mere road crashes; they are preventable tragedies often linked to systemic factors that contribute to road safety failures.

SaveLIFE Foundation is excited to unveil Surakshak, an innovative WhatsApp chatbot designed to facilitate an Online Scientific Crash Investigation Course. The name “Surakshak” means ‘guardian’ in Hindi, reflecting its mission to enhance safety and knowledge in crash investigation practices.

Recognising this urgent issue, SaveLIFE is poised to leverage the transformative power of technology to enhance our training programs for bystanders, police officials and first responders, aiming to make them accessible as Digital Public Goods (DPGs).

Features of Surakshak

Surakshak has been designed keeping in mind good user engagement.. Key features include:

  • Dive into engaging content with easy-to-follow videos.
  • Stay on track with a structured daily plan that adapts to your progress.
  • Monitor your achievements and set personalised goals to keep you motivated.
  • Never miss a beat with timely notifications that keep you on schedule.
  • Take breaks without losing your place, resuming exactly where you left off.
  • Receive instant, personalised messages to guide and encourage you along the way.

Why Surakshak

As part of SaveLIFE commitment to developing DPGs(DPGs), Surakshak aims to democratise access to critical knowledge and training in crash investigation. This initiative aligns with our goal to leverage technology for effective governance and capacity enhancement in road safety practices.

Surakshak not only provides essential training but also contributes to a larger ecosystem of DPGs aimed at improving road safety and trauma care across India, fostering transparency, and enabling data-driven interventions. With structured modules, real-life case studies, and hands-on applications, this course ensures that officers are fully prepared to conduct thorough and evidence-based scientific road crash investigations.

  • Learn the core concepts of crash investigation, including legal requirements, types of crashes, and essential tools.
  • Master techniques for collecting and preserving evidence, from skid marks and vehicle debris to witness statements and on-scene photographs.
  • Understand how to assess vehicle damage, inspect components like brakes and tires, and differentiate between new and old deformations.
  • Learn to link injuries with crash dynamics and document findings using methods like the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS).
  • Guidance on compiling comprehensive crash reports, identifying engineering, enforcement, and post-crash issues, and making safety recommendations.
  • Insights into new technologies, such as data recorders and forensic mapping, that aid in crash investigation.

Course Certification

Upon successful completion of the Online Scientific Crash Investigation Course, participants will receive a certification.

How to get started

For more information or to begin your training journey with Surakshak, reach out to us via

WhatsApp at +91-9870588144 or scan the QR Code.

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