Suicide type of crash when the CMV:


• struck an individual committing or attempting to commit suicide


Rare or unusual type of crash when the CMV:


• was involved in a crash type that seldom occurs and does not meet another eligible crash type (being struck by an airplane, skydiver or being struck by a deceased driver).


FMCSA provides detailed guidance on the CPDP, as well as graphics depicting crashes that are, and that are not, eligible for review.


How FMCSA Conducts a CPDP Review


FMCSA thoroughly reviews the documentation submitted by the motor carrier or the driver. FMCSA may request further documentation. Failure of the motor carrier or driver to respond to the request for additional documentation may result in an FMCSA determination that the crash was preventable or that FMCSA was undecided as to its preventability.


FMCSA expects each CPDP review to take two to three months. Following a CPDP determination, FMCSA will allow a motor carrier or driver a one-time opportunity to submit additional documentation.


To determine preventability, FMCSA utilizes the standard set at 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) part 385, Appendix B, section II.B(e):


“If a driver, who exercises normal judgment and foresight could have foreseen the possibility of the accident that in fact occurred, and avoided


IMPROVE YOUR SAFETY SCORES BY REMOVING NOT PREVENTABLE CRASHES FROM FEDERAL CALCULATIONS 6


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