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Criminalistic Practices in Traffic Accidents Involving Fatalities and Injuries

Ölümlü ve Yaralanmalı Trafik Kazalarında Kriminalistik Uygulamalar

Ozan Kavsıracı(POLİS AKADEMİSİ)0000-0001-6351-3725
Niyazi Umut Akıncıoğlu(POLİS AKADEMİSİ)0000-0002-4605-6195
Pages
98–111
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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Three core strategies are proposed for effective scene management: national standardization and checklists, multi-agency training and exercises, and institutional integration of technology-based documentation and data analysis.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Forensic practices in traffic accidents involve interdisciplinary efforts to scientifically collect, preserve, and analyze evidence in order to uncover the material truth.
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Key Findings & Data:This study offers an integrated framework for managing accident scenes involving fatalities or injuries by addressing judicial, technical, and methodological dimensions.
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Conclusion & Impact:Three core strategies are proposed for effective scene management: national standardization and checklists, multi-agency training and exercises, and institutional integration of technology-based documentation and data analysis.
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⚙️Variables:Trafik kazası · Olay yeri yönetimi · Kriminalistik

Abstract

Forensic practices in traffic accidents involve interdisciplinary efforts to scientifically collect, preserve, and analyze evidence in order to uncover the material truth. This study offers an integrated framework for managing accident scenes involving fatalities or injuries by addressing judicial, technical, and methodological dimensions. It examines the initial response phase, focusing on coordination through the 112 emergency system, protecting the accident site, minimizing secondary accident risks, and ensuring multi-agency collaboration. Evidence management is explored through the identification, documentation, and secure handling of physical (e.g., traces, debris, vehicle positions), digital/electronic (e.g., EDR data, mobile devices, surveillance cameras), and biological (e.g., toxicology, DNA) evidence in line with chain of custody protocols. The role of modern techniques such as photography, video recording, sketching, photogrammetry, and 3D laser scanning is emphasized for enhancing evidential reliability. The study also addresses human factors, including driver interviews, obtaining unbiased witness statements, and providing sensitive communication and psychosocial support to victims. In terms of accident analysis and reconstruction, it highlights a cross-validation approach that combines analytical methods with computer-based simulations. Finally, the study recommends adapting international guidelines, including those by ENFSI and FHWA, to align with Turkey’s legal system. Three core strategies are proposed for effective scene management: national standardization and checklists, multi-agency training and exercises, and institutional integration of technology-based documentation and data analysis.

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Trafik kazalarında kriminalistik uygulamalar, maddi gerçeğe ulaşmak amacıyla delillerin bilimsel yöntemlerle toplanması, korunması ve analiz edilmesine yönelik disiplinler arası uygulamaları kapsamaktadır. Bu çalışma, ölümlü ve yaralanmalı kazalarda olay yeri yönetimini; adli, teknik ve yöntemsel boyutlarıyla birlikte ele alarak kapsamlı bir çerçeve sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. İlk müdahale aşamasında, 112 acil çağrı merkezinin sevk ve idaresi, olay yerinin etkin şekilde korunması ve ikincil kaza risklerinin en aza indirilmesi gibi unsurların yanı sıra, kurumlar arasında koordinasyonun gerektirdiği süreçler tartışılmaktadır. Delil yönetimi kapsamında, fiziksel, dijital/elektronik ve biyolojik kanıtların sahada tespiti, detaylı biçimde belgelenmesi ve zincirleme muhafaza ilkeleri doğrultusunda korunması ayrıntılı olarak ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca, fotoğraf ve video kaydı, ölçüm ve kroki oluşturma, fotogrametri ve üç boyutlu lazer tarama gibi modern belgeleme yöntemlerinin, delillerin adli ispat değerini artırmadaki rolüne dikkat çekilmektedir. İnsan faktörünün yönetimi kapsamında, sürücülerle yapılan mülakatlar, olayla ilgisi olmayan tarafsız tanıkların beyanlarının güvenli biçimde toplanması ve kazadan etkilenen mağdurlara yönelik iletişim ile psikososyal destek gereksinimleri ele alınmaktadır. Kaza analizi ve rekonstrüksiyon sürecinde, analitik yöntemlerin bilgisayar tabanlı simülasyonlarla bir arada kullanıldığı karşılıklı doğrulama yaklaşımı değerlendirilmekte; ENFSI ve FHWA gibi kurumlar tarafından geliştirilen uluslararası kılavuzların, Türkiye’ye özgü kurallara uyarlanması önerilmektedir. Sonuç olarak, etkin bir olay yeri yönetimi için üç temel uygulama önerilmektedir. Bunlar; ulusal düzeyde standardizasyonun sağlanması ve kontrol listelerinin oluşturulması, çok kurumlu ortak eğitim ve tatbikatların sistematik olarak uygulanması, teknoloji temelli belgeleme araçları ve veri analitiği süreçlerinin kurumsal yapıya entegre edilmesidir.

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Kavsıracı, O., Akıncıoğlu, N. U. (2026). Criminalistic Practices in Traffic Accidents Involving Fatalities and Injuries. GAB Akademi, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1, 98–111. https://ajindex.com/articles/1615177

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