When is it necessary to report a motor vehicle accident?

When Should You File a Report?

You should file a report if you're the operator of a vehicle involved in a crash where the damage to any one vehicle or property is over $1,000, or if there is an injury to any person, even if a police officer was on the scene. You should file the report within 5 days of the date of the crash.


When Should You Not File a Report?

You should not file a report if the crash occurred on a private road, driveway, private parking lot or other private way.


Why is This Report Important?

  • Developing highway safety public information programs.
  • Developing programs to save lives and reduce highway injuries.
  • Identifying locations with a large number of crashes.
  • Improving dangerous highways and intersections.

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