Tyler S. Munson

—Consultant

Professional Profile

Mr. Munson is a consultant with over 20 years of experience and training in the investigation and analysis of vehicle collisions and other transportation safety related incidents. He has completed field investigations and vehicle inspections throughout the United States and in several international locations. He has inspected, analyzed, and reconstructed hundreds of collision and rollover accidents involving commercial trucks, buses, motorcycles, and passenger vehicles.

Mr. Munson utilizes the latest technology to collect and preserve physical evidence and electronic data. He has extensive experience in passenger vehicle electronic data retrieval systems including Bosch CDR, Hyundai (EDR), Kia (EDR), Tesla and Toyota Techstream; commercial vehicle Engine Control Module (ECM) data extraction systems, 3D laser scanning, handheld LiDAR scanning, total station laser mapping, small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 3D mapping, 3D modeling, forensic photography, photogrammetry, video analysis, and visual demonstratives using proven scientific methodologies and advanced technology.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah

Data Analytics Professional Program
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah

Work Experience

Focus Forensics, LLC
Consultant: 2022-Present

Collision Safety Engineering
Associate: 2011-2022

Germane Engineering
Associate: 2000-2011

Benson Engineering
Technician: 1998-2000

Licensure and Professional Certification

Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft System
Federal Aviation Administration

Publications

Germane, G.J., Munson, T.S., Munson, K.C., “Side Impact Motor Vehicle Structural Characteristics from Crash Tests,” Society of Automotive Engineers 2003-01-0495. 2003

Professional Development

Collison Magazine

EDR User’s Summit, 2025

Driver Research Institute/ Crash Safety Solutions

IDRR/Response User Forum, 2025

Focus Forensics, LLC

Transportation Engineering and Accident Reconstruction Insights, 2024
- Human Factors for Driver Response
- Traffic Signal Design and Operation
- Transportation Engineering Sight Distance Standards
- Automotive Mechanical Systems and Data Acquisition
- Photogrammetric Methods
- Video Analysis with Telemetry Data
- LIDAR Scanning and Data Processing
- Virtual Crash Applications for Simulation and Animation
- PC Crash Applications for Steering and Yaw Rate
- Expert Testimony Regulations and Standards
- Commercial Vehicle EDR Data Extraction and Analysis
- Vehicle EDR Systems for Toyota and
  General Motors
Transportation Engineering and Accident
Reconstruction Insights, 2025
- EDR Extraction and Analysis Methods for Video Radar Decision Units (VRDU)
- Acquisition and Analysis Methods for Temporary Roadway Conditions
- LIDAR Scanning and Data Processing
- Air Brake Testing Standards and Techniques
- Heavy Vehicle EDR Extraction and Analysis Methods
- Drone Mapping Techniques and Processing
- Data Processing and Analysis with Cloud Compare
- Photogrammetry Software Methods and Techniques
- Technology for Capturing Photo/ Video Demonstratives of Available Driver Views
- Telemetry Overlay Software Techniques and Processing
- VCrash Animations and Simulations for Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions
- Monte Carlo Statistical Analysis for Uncertainty Ranges
- Human Factors Analysis of Road User Detection and Response
- Transportation Engineering Design and Limitations for Micromobility Vehicles on Sidewalks
- EDR Vehicle Yaw and Steering Data Simulation, Analysis and Modeling
- Contextual Evaluation of Slow-Moving Lead Vehicle Scenarios and Looming Calculations
- Comprehensive Context Points for
  Collision Reconstructions

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders, 2023
Advanced Applications of Heavy Vehicle EDR Data, 2023

World Reconstruction Exposition (WREX)

World Reconstruction Exposition (WREX), 2023
- Video Analysis in Collision Reconstruction
- Dashboard Cameras & Human Vision
- A Simulated Look at the Effects of Pedestrian Lateral Velocity on Post-Impact Trajectory
- The Forgotten Force – Motorcycle-to-Auto Side Impact Modeling
- Nighttime Recognition and Visibility
- Distracted Driving Crash Investigations
- Injury Reconstruction with Biofidelic Dummy