Ted Yoder is a forensic accident reconstruction expert with Aperture LLC who specializes in the analysis and reconstruction of vehicle collisions using detailed, data-driven methods. He is an accredited traffic accident reconstructionist (ACTAR #2830) and applies advanced investigative techniques and industry-standard technologies to deliver clear, reliable findings.
Mr. Yoder brings extensive hands-on experience in collision reconstruction, scene analysis, and evidence documentation. Prior to joining Aperture LLC, he served as a Vehicular Crimes Detective with the Glendale Police Department (Arizona), leading complex investigations and building deep operational and leadership expertise.
He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Iowa and a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. He is an FAA-certified commercial sUAS operator and is certified in the retrieval and analysis of vehicle event data recorder (EDR) data. Professional affiliations include SATAI, NAPARS, and SAE International.
He serves as a SATAI board member and President. He is also a Director on the board of the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR).
Mr. Yoder joined Aperture in 2026 as an accident reconstructionist. He has also served as an instrumented human volunteer in numerous vehicle-to-vehicle and barrier impacts, supporting research and real-world understanding of crash dynamics.
Ted's Expertise
Accident Reconstruction
Education
Master of Education (M. Ed.), University of Northern Arizona, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE), University of Iowa, 1995
Professional Certifications
Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) #2830
Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) tool technician and analyst, Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) and Collision Safety Institute (CSI)
Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction, Level 2 (IPTM)
FAA Part 107 Certified UAS Remote Pilot, 2021 to present
Pix4DMapper Essentials Certification Exam, Pix4D
Axon Investigate Software Operator and Examiner, Axon
Advanced Crime Scene Photography, Forza Forensics
Work Experience
Forensic Expert – Accident Reconstruction, (April 2026 to present)
Accident Reconstruction
- Conduct field inspections of the accident locations and vehicles, using UAS, terrestrial scanners, and digital photographs to generate 3D data for further analysis
- Certified CDR technician to obtain Event Data Recorder data
- Certified EDR data analyst for the use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Vehicular Crimes Detective, Glendale (Arizona) Police Department, March 2008 to April 2026
- Accident Reconstructionist responsible for responding to accident scenes, investigating collisions, photographing, collecting evidence, and testifying in court.
- Operated UAS for aerial photography and photogrammetry.
- Taught traffic law and accident investigation to Police Recruits
- Trained new Vehicular Crimes Detectives
Other Experience
- Glendale Police Department, Patrol Division, November 2003 to March 2008.
- Civil Engineer, John Hall & Associates, Wood/Patel, and CH2MHill (1995 – 2002)
Memberships
Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) #2830
Southwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators (SATAI)
National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Capabilities
Accident Reconstruction
Vehicle and Accident Location Inspections
3D LIDAR Scanning
Aerial Drone Operation
Evidence Photography
EDR Data Retrieval and Analysis
Report Writing
Expert Testimony
Ted's Expertise
Accident Reconstruction
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