You are required by the NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law to file an accident report if you are involved in any accident where there is damage to the property of one individual (including yourself) that is more than $1,000. The report must be filed within 10 days.
must file their own accident report within 10 days from the date of accident or DMV may suspend your driver's license until your report is received. To meet the filing requirements, you must fill out and file the Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (PDF) (MV-104).