# Breadcrumb trail

> Chronological GPS-point sequence reconstructing the exact path the vehicle drove.

**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/glossary/breadcrumb-trail

**Summary:** Chronological GPS-point sequence reconstructing the exact path the vehicle drove.

- A breadcrumb trail is the sequence of GPS points logged every few seconds during a trip, reconstructing the exact path driven.
- Unlike the planned route (from the map) or the estimated routed distance (origin → destination), the breadcrumb shows what actually happened: unplanned stops, detours, backtracks.
- Strong evidence in audits and insurance claims.

A breadcrumb trail is the sequence of GPS points logged every few seconds during a trip, reconstructing the exact path driven. Unlike the planned route (from the map) or the estimated routed distance (origin → destination), the breadcrumb shows what actually happened: unplanned stops, detours, backtracks. Strong evidence in audits and insurance claims.