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This paper presents a case for the growing application of Human Factors/Ergonomic expertise to develop decisions that take place within the transportation industry. It offers a definition of the HF/ERG engineering in traffic safety, research, training, and education.

Two previous reviews of the research aspects of traffic accident investigations are used as starting points for presenting an up-date of accident investigation activities, both in the U.S. and in foreign countries. Elements of national accident investigation programs are discussed as well as areas of current accident investigation technology. An international accident investigation feasibility study under the auspice of NATO is also studied.