Which type of data is transmitted immediately following a vehicle crash in telematics?

The type of data transmitted immediately following a vehicle crash in telematics is critical vehicle and occupant data. This data is vital for emergency responders as it typically includes information such as the vehicle's location, the time of the crash, the speed at which the vehicle was traveling before the impact, and details regarding the occupants that may be necessary for assessing injuries or determining the level of emergency response required.

This immediate transmission is essential for timely decision-making and helps ensure that emergency services can quickly locate the scene and provide necessary assistance. Other types of data, while useful in different situations, do not have the immediate relevance that critical vehicle and occupant data has in the moments directly following a crash. For instance, occupant health data may be collected but not instantly transmitted; traffic status updates might be pertinent but are not the focus right after a crash; and historical vehicle location data usually pertains to past trips rather than the critical, immediate context of the incident.