Mobility cloud provider Wejo is collaborating with vehicle emergency data provider Roadside Telematics (RTC) to provide emergency first responders with real-time traffic data through Wejo’s Real-Time Traffic Intelligence system for blue light services, and utilising data from RTC’s intelligent crash data ecosystem.

RTTI provides an up-to-the-minute view of traffic conditions and road safety incidents using aggregated data derived from millions of connected vehicles. First responders and emergency roadside assistance providers can employ RTTI to find the fastest and safest route to the scene of a road traffic accident.

RTC’s Next-Generation 911 (NG9-1-1) crash data software, RoadMedic, embedded in connected cars and autonomous vehicles, can provide 9-1-1 first responders with instant crash detection combined with intelligent crash data. RTTI enhances the capabilities of this technology.

“At Wejo, we are focused on Smart Mobility for Good products and services and, in this case, helping first responders understand, anticipate, and respond to what is happening on roads and highways to make informed decisions about their action plans during vehicular emergencies,” said Richard Barlow, Founder & CEO of Wejo. “Wejo RTTI can empower first responders and public safety officials to shape the future of emergency response and smart mobility in their cities using data-driven decision models”

RTTI offers features including ultra-low latency, granular traffic updates and accurate traffic events, real-time speeds and travel times for roads. The service enables quick detection of changing traffic conditions, identification of road closures and unexpected slowdowns situations.

“We welcome Wejo as our latest RoadMedic ecosystem partner. Wejo aligns with our mission to enable first responders through our groundbreaking NG9-1-1 intelligent crash data software,” said Lawrence E. Williams, CEO of Roadside Telematics Corp., “During 9-1-1 emergencies, seconds matter. We expect real-time traffic data from Wejo will enable safer and faster emergency responses.”

“As we continue to provide better pre-arrival information to first responders about the severity of a crash and the likelihood of severe injuries, RoadMedic plans to launch the first connected camera-based emergency takeover technology for autonomous emergency takeover situations, offering additional real-time critical insights for NG9-1-1 first responders,” added Williams.”