Bosch Marks 25 Years of Involvement in German Accident Research Project

Robert Bosch GmbH has marked 25 years of its involvement in the German In-Depth Accident Study (GIDAS), a research project that has been cataloging traffic accidents since 1999. The project has compiled data from over 48,000 personal injury accidents in Germany. Bosch participates through the Research Association for Automotive Technology (FAT), collaborating with the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt).

An anniversary event held in Berlin brought together key figures, including German Minister of Transport Volker Wissing and Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The gathering underscored the critical role of in-depth accident research in advancing road safety and informing regulatory measures.

The GIDAS project collects extensive data, with up to 3,500 individual pieces of information gathered per accident. This data has been instrumental in the development of numerous safety innovations, such as stability control for motorcycles in curves and anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for pedelecs. Bosch has leveraged this data for its product development for nearly two decades.

Looking ahead, GIDAS is evolving into version 4.0. This update will incorporate new data points focusing on electromobility, connectivity, and increasing automation in vehicles. The project will also expand its scope to include long-term accident consequences and traffic psychology, ensuring its continued relevance for future mobility challenges.