Accident analysis is the assessment of unintended operational and natural events that result in emergencies (including operational, safety, and hazardous materials emergencies). Accident analysis is an important complement to risk analysis and hazards analysis.

AlphaTRAC includes accident analysis as a component of its integrated hazards assessment solutions. AlphaTRAC’s accident analysis process identifies those operations and hazards that must receive priority attention during emergency planning, as well as the specific accident event scenarios of greatest concern. This information is then employed in hazards assessments, consequence analyses, and the planning and preparedness activities that result.