Arduino-Powered Accident Detection with Cloud-Based Emergency Alerts
Niladri Mondal1, Namrata Pal2, Neha Ghosh3 , Sumanta Chatterjee4
1UG Student, Dept. of CSE, JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, Nadia, WB, India.
2UG Student, Dept. of CSE, JIS College of Engineering Kalyani, Nadia, WB, India.
3UG Student, Dept. of CSE, JIS College of Engineering Kalyani, Nadia, WB, India.
4Asst. Professor, Dept. of CSE, JIS College of Engineering Kalyani, Nadia, WB, India.
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Abstract - This paper presents a smart and cost-effective Accident Detection and Notification System that leverages an Arduino Nano, ADXL335 Accelerometer Sensor, Neo-7M GPS Module, ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module, and Google Sheets for real-time monitoring and emergency alerting. The system is designed to detect sudden impacts using the ADXL335 sensor, which monitors changes in acceleration across the X, Y, and Z axes. Upon detecting a significant acceleration spike indicative of a potential accident, the Arduino Nano activates the Neo-7M GPS Module to obtain precise location coordinates. These coordinates, along with a timestamp, are transmitted to a cloud-based Google Sheet using the ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module. A Google Apps Script is integrated with the spreadsheet to automatically generate and send an email notification containing a clickable Google Maps link pointing to the accident location. This ensures that emergency contacts receive immediate and accurate information, enabling a faster response to the incident. The system eliminates the dependency on traditional communication modules and offers a wireless, internet-based alternative that is both scalable and energy-efficient. The approach demonstrates a reliable solution for improving road safety and emergency management, particularly in urban and semi-urban environments.
Key Words: Accident Detection, Arduino Nano, ESP8266, GPS Tracking, Cloud Notification
