A collision detection device for a vehicle includes a first direction
signal outputting unit which detects an intensity of heat ray radiated
from a detection object which is near or contacts the vehicle to outputs
a first direction signal, a second direction signal outputting unit which
detects ultrasound wave sent by a sending member and reflected by the
detection object to output a second direction signal, an impact signal
outputting unit which detects an impact on the vehicle to output an
impact signal, and a control unit. The control unit determines an
occurrence of a collision between the vehicle and a human, in the case
where it is determined that a difference between the first direction
signal and the second direction signal is within a first predetermined
range and the impact signal is outputted.