Debris at a collision includes which items?

• A. Paint, Glass, Vehicle parts, Fluid
• B. Wood, Glass, Plastic
• C. Leaves, Dirt, Water
• D. Rubber, Metal shavings, Screws

Answer: (A)

Debris at a collision mainly comes from the damaged vehicle and its contents. You’ll typically find paint flakes from the car’s exterior, glass from broken windows or lights, broken vehicle parts such as bumper fragments or body panels, and fluids like gasoline, oil, coolant, or brake fluid that leak or spill. These items are the most representative of what a crash leaves behind and are routinely noted by responders. Other materials like wood, leaves, dirt, water, or generic rubber or metal shavings can be present around a scene, but they don’t reflect the crash itself as clearly as paint, glass, vehicle parts, and fluids.