Ted Yoder
Forensic Expert
Phoenix, AZ
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.
Master of Education (M. Ed.), University of Northern Arizona, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE), University of Iowa, 1995
The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR), 2016
Traffic Accident Reconstructionist #2830, Accreditation Renewed 2020, 2025
Certified by IPTM and Collision Safety Institute as a Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System Operator
Certified by IPTM as a Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Data Analyst
FAA Part 107 Certified UAS Remote Pilot – Certificate No. 14058582025022400677
Kustom Doppler Traffic Radar Operation, 2004
SFST/HGN Training, 2008
Intoxilyzer 8000 Recertification, 2012
Traffic Lidar Operator, 2014
SFST/HGN Technician Certification, 2015
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course, 2016
SFST/HGN Technician Skills Refresher Course, 2017
Intoxilyzer 9000 Operator, 2021
Abbott SoToxa Mobile Test System Operator
Recon – 3D, 2026
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)
Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators Member, 2011 – Present
Board Member, Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators, 2019 – 2022
Vice President, Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators, 2022 – 2024
President, Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators, 2024 – Present
Alternate Director, ACTAR Governing Board, 2019 – 2023
Director, ACTAR Governing Board, 2023 – Present
WREX 2030 Planning Committee, 2026 – Present
Pix4D Mapper Software
Interactive Driver Response Research Software
Cadzone Crash Zone Diagramming Software
Easy Street Draw Crash Diagramming Software
Accident Reconstruction
Vehicle and Accident Location Inspections
3D LIDAR Scanning
Aerial Drone Operation
Evidence Photography
EDR Data Retrieval and Analysis
Report Writing
Expert Testimony