Data Driven with Lou Peck
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<p>Hosted by Lou Peck, Data Driven interviews industry experts about the current and future states of collision reconstruction.</p>
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Recent Episodes
February 11, 2026
Wade Bartlett: From Engineering to Law Enforcement, Critical Speed Yaw Analysis, and the Power of Constant Learning
<p>Wade has a uniquely broad career. From consulting engineer, to Deputy Sheriff, to Adjunct Faculty at IPTM, to NAPARS Administrator, he’s an integral member of the reconstruction community. </p><p></p><p>Wade has a bachelor’s and master’s in mechanical engineering, a professional engineering license, and is also ACTAR accredited. He’s authored or co-authored nearly 50 technical publications, and has presented at conferences all over the world.</p><p></p><p><strong>We sat down for nearly 3 hours and covered a wide variety of topics, including:</strong></p><p>- How Wade accidentally became an engineer</p><p>- Going from failure analysis to accident reconstruction</p><p>- Handling expert testimony</p><p>- Overcoming the fear of public speaking</p><p>- Becoming a police officer</p><p>- Giving back to the community</p><p>- Monte Carlo analyses</p><p>- Critical Speed</p><p>- Drag Sled wars</p><p>- Advice for the next generation</p><p>- And more</p><p></p><p>You can watch the podcast and find links from the show <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lightpointdata.com/data-driven-bartlett">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-bartlett-426b2818/">Connect with Wade</a></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mfes.com/pubs.htm">Read Wade's Papers</a></p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p><strong>Timeline of Topics </strong></p><p>00:00:00 - Career Overview and the Importance of Meticulous Field Work</p><p>00:06:21 - Researching Motorcyclist Perception and Response with Eye Tracking</p><p>00:09:07 - Academic Challenges and Learning to be an Engineering Student</p><p>00:20:12 - Transitioning from Failure Analysis to Accident Reconstruction</p><p>00:32:24 - Self-Teaching HVE and the Vital Role of Forensic Photography</p><p>00:39:05 - Handling First Depositions and Navigating Cross-Examination</p><p>00:53:46 - Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking through Teaching and Mentorship</p><p>01:09:05 - Growth of NAPARS and Modernizing Information Sharing</p><p>01:35:02 - Becoming a Police Officer and Bridging the Civil-Criminal Data Gap</p><p>01:56:10 - Applying Monte Carlo Statistical Analysis in Excel</p><p>02:14:42 - The Science of Critical Speed Yaw and the Drag Sled Research Wars</p><p>02:40:35 - Advice for the Next Generation: Constant Learning and Multi-Disciplinary Knowledge</p>
November 7, 2025
Swaroop Dinakar: Exploring Human Factors, ADAS, Fatality Trends, and SHRP2 Data
<p>Swaroop is a Managing Scientist at the famous Driver Research Institute, where he wears many hats including research, education, software development, and analysis of motor vehicle collisions.</p><p></p><p>He holds a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from Die Anon Saggar College of Engineering in India and a Master’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University, where he focused on human factors.</p><p></p><p>Swaroop has published over 20 papers in the field of human factors and is a member of several driver safety related committees and technical groups.</p><p></p><p><strong>We covered a wide variety of human factors topics, including:</strong></p><ul><li>The science of evaluating a driver’s response</li><li>Pedestrian detection and safety</li><li>Fatality trends and insights</li><li>The SHRP2 data gold mine (Strategic Highway Research Program)</li><li>Naturalistic braking data</li><li>Documenting nighttime scenes</li><li>And more...</li></ul><p></p><p>Two clarifications from the show:</p><ul><li>Biomotion is referred to as “biometric” on a few occasions.</li><li>Fatal pedestrian crashes with intoxicated crash stats: Drivers >0.08 is ~18% and Peds >0.08 is ~30%. Overall ~43% where either one was >0.08.</li></ul><p></p><p>You can watch the podcast and find links from the show <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lightpointdata.com/data-driven-dinakar">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/swaroopdinakar/">Connect with Swaroop</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://driverresearchinstitute.com/">Driver Research Institute</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://driverresearchinstitute.com/subscription/">Response / IDRR</a></p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p><strong>Timeline of Topics</strong></p><p></p><p>00:00:00 - Team Growth and Research Methodology Challenges</p><p>00:04:01 - Unbiased Human Factors Analysis and Study Compilation</p><p>00:13:22 - Perception-Response Time Variables, Adjustments, and IDRR Development</p><p>00:20:38 - Journey into Human Factors Engineering</p><p>00:23:33 - Rising Fatality Trends and Emergency Vehicle Distractions</p><p>00:31:57 - Haptic Feedback, ADAS Warnings, and System Limitations</p><p>00:37:02 - Roles at Driver Research Institute and Response Software Overview</p><p>00:48:23 - Detailed Fatality Trends and ADAS Effectiveness</p><p>00:50:26 - Pedestrian Safety: Nighttime Visibility and Contributing Factors</p><p>00:58:20 - Overestimation of Visibility and Retroreflective Clothing Studies</p><p>01:10:53 - Tennis Ball Visibility Study and Bicyclist/Pedestrian Enhancements</p><p>01:28:13 - Pedestrian Walking Speeds, Adjustments, and Response Integration</p><p>01:33:43 - Case Handling: Site Inspections, Tools, and Analysis Process</p><p>01:45:01 - SHRP2 Naturalistic Data Introduction and Braking Insights</p><p>02:19:26 - Key Takeaways from SHRP2 Research on Crash Types and Responses</p><p>02:35:57 - ADAS Challenges: Distractions, Takeover, and Human-Machine Interaction</p><p>02:46:06 - Looming Effects, Lead Vehicle Detection, and Specific Influences</p><p>03:05:52 - Expert Testimony Advice and Demonstratives</p><p>03:09:29 - Turning Crash Analysis into Broader Safety Improvements</p>
October 15, 2025
Ed Fatzinger: Deconstructing Kawasaki events, exploring Ducati DDM, and all things motorcycle data
<p>Lou sits down with motorcycle data guru, Ed Fatzinger. Ed is the director of accident reconstruction at YA Engineering. He holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from West Virginia University and a master’s in aerospace engineering from Embry Riddle University. He’s also a professional engineer, ACTAR-accredited reconstructionist, and a member of the SAE accident reconstruction committee. </p><p></p><p>He’s published several papers on the topic of motorcycle crash data. In this episode, you’ll learn about:</p><p>• Kawasaki data and how Ed started down that path</p><p>• Ducati’s Data Monitoring system</p><p>• Bombardier’s BUDS data</p><p>• Airbags vests</p><p>• Apps</p><p>• Diagnostic tools</p><p>• And more…</p><p></p><p>You can watch the podcast and find links from the show <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lightpointdata.com/data-driven-fatzinger">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-fatzinger-p-e-36268761/">Connect with Ed</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://EdFatzinger.com">EdFatzinger.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yagroup.com/associates/edward-fatzinger/">YA Engineering</a></p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p><strong>Timeline of Topics</strong></p><p>00:00:00 – Bikes in the shop and Ducati’s modern tech</p><p>00:04:03 – Discovering Kawasaki’s hidden EDR system</p><p>00:07:18 – Breaking barriers: early roadblocks and first contact with Kawasaki</p><p>00:12:03 – Data mysteries and how manufacturers respond</p><p>00:15:43 – How motorcycle EDRs actually trigger (and how Ed tested it)</p><p>00:20:43 – Cracking the code: reverse-engineering and publishing the first papers</p><p>00:25:03 – Education, persistence, and field testing across the country</p><p>00:32:48 – Tip-over sensors, power loss, and missing crash data</p><p>00:37:38 – Inside the data: speed, traction, throttle, clutch, and gears</p><p>00:47:17 – Validating accuracy and correcting speed data</p><p>00:52:16 – Power loss anomalies and how to preserve motorcycle EDR evidence</p><p>01:04:17 – Off-road vehicles, BRP systems, and what “last instant data” really means</p><p>01:12:21 – Diagnostic tools, Ducati EDRs, and the future of rider data</p><p>01:34:49 – Airbag vest systems and data availability</p><p>01:41:23 – Ducati Data Analyzer and practical applications</p><p>01:56:54 – Smartphone-based data</p><p>01:59:24 – Lessons learned and how to connect with Ed</p><p></p><p></p>
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