What Physics Concepts Should I Include in My Car Collisions Coursework?

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Car Collsions Coursework! Help!

I've got to do a research report for my physics A level into the physics behind car collsions. I have to cover a range of areas in physics! I've done a bit with mechanics but I need some help with the other areas.

Can anyone give me some suggestions or links to what might be good to include?

Thanks
 
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Hmm, can you be a bit more specific. When you say "car collisions" what aspect?
 
Yeah sorry! Just any aspect of physics that is associated with a car accident. I chose the situation of a pickup truck colliding with a stationary car. I need to have things retaled to energy, materials, etc.

Thanks!
 
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