Accident Detection and Alert System using
Arduino
Project Summary
This project is designed to detect vehicle accidents in real-time and automatically send alerts for
quick rescue. It uses Arduino UNO as the main controller with sensors and communication
modules. An accelerometer or vibration sensor detects sudden shocks. A GPS module provides
location, and a GSM module sends SMS alerts to emergency contacts with location details. A
buzzer/LED indicates accident detection locally. This system helps in reducing rescue time, saves
lives, and is simple and low-cost for practical use and academic purposes. It also demonstrates the
integration of sensors, microcontrollers, and communication modules effectively for real-world
applications.
Components Required
1. Arduino UNO 2. Accelerometer (ADXL335/ADXL345) or Vibration Sensor 3. GPS Module
(NEO-6M) 4. GSM Module (SIM800L/SIM900A) 5. Buzzer / LED for indication 6. Power supply
(Battery + Regulator) 7. Jumper wires, Breadboard / PCB
Working Principle
1. Under normal vehicle movement, sensor values remain stable. 2. During an accident, sudden
shock/vibration is detected. 3. Arduino processes the sensor data and triggers the GSM module. 4.
GSM sends an SMS with GPS coordinates to emergency numbers. 5. Emergency services use the
location for fast rescue.
Applications
- Real-time accident detection in vehicles. - Can be extended with IoT for cloud-based monitoring.
Very useful in highways and remote areas.
Reference Papers
1. Sharma, A., & Gupta, R. (2018). "Accident Detection and Smart Rescue System using GSM and
GPS Module". International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 7(3). 2. Patel,
K., & Desai, M. (2019). "Arduino Based Vehicle Accident Alert System". International Journal of
Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (IJIRCCE), 7(5). 3. Reddy, S.,
& Kumar, P. (2020). "Design of Smart Vehicle Accident Detection and Notification System using
IoT". International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation
Engineering (IJAREEIE), 9(2).
