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Accident reports

If you are involved an accident, call 9-1-1 for a police response. If the police complete a written report, you do not need to complete an accident report, you just need to contact your insurance company.

When to Complete an Accident Report

  • If your accident is NOT investigated by a police officer or sheriff’s deputy, AND
  • If there are injuries or the total damage exceeds $1,000, THEN
  • You need to file a report within 4 days to the State Department of Motor Vehicles.  

WSP link to file an accident report

Obtaining a Copy of an Accident Report

To request a stand-alone Traffic Collision Report for an accident you were involved in:

WSP link to search accident report

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