1. existing or occurring before a crash or collision
Usage: technical

Examples

• The precrash data showed the vehicle was traveling at 65 mph.
• Investigators analyzed precrash conditions to determine the cause.
• The precrash warning system activated three seconds before impact.
• Precrash safety features helped reduce the severity of injuries.
• The flight recorder captured precrash communications from the cockpit.
• Precrash vehicle dynamics were studied using computer simulations.