These laws mandate getting a police report after an accident. Some states like Colorado require drivers to file a report even for minor fender benders. On the other hand, states like Vermont mandate that drivers only need to make a car accident police report if the total damage, property or personal injury, is over $3,000. Most states require that you file within 10 days of the accident. Drivers who fail to make a report can get their license suspended or incur violation fines.
How do I find an accident report?
To find the accident report, you need to know where the accident happened and search for the official website. Take Chicago as an example: You can find traffic crash report on Chicago police. You can use the accident location, RD number, or the involved person name to search for the traffic crash report.
What does the number in a car accident report mean?
The number in the box indicates the number of people who were injured in the accident. If the number is incorrect, you may have a difficult time convincing the insurance company that the rest of the report is correct or that you were among the injured.
What is a Texas accident report?
A Texas accident or crash report is officially titled as the ‘CR3 Peace Officer Report’. It is used by law enforcement to record the details relating to an accident involving any type of vehicle. The details in the report are recorded by the officer who attended the scene of the accident.