REPORT A CRASH


If you are involved in a crash involving any of the following, law enforcement must submit a crash report. Please stay at the scene of the crash and call 911, as required in section 316.065 of the Florida Statutes.

  • A crash with injury;

  • A crash with fatality;

  • A hit-and-run crash;

  • A DUI crash;

  • A crash that requires a wrecker to remove the vehicle;

  • A crash with a commercial motor vehicle; or

  • A crash where apparent damage is at least $500.00.

Drivers in minor crashes may be able to self-report a crash.

  • Drivers of a vehicle involved in a crash resulting in damage to a vehicle or other property which does not meet the criteria above are eligible to self-report the crash in lieu of a law enforcement officer completing the crash report.

SELF-REPORT ONLINE

Click here to download the Driver Report of a Traffic Crash.

  1. Please complete all applicable fields within the linked form, including signature and date. Instructions can be found on page 2 of the form.

  2. Once completed, a copy of the “Driver Self Report of Traffic Crash” can be emailed to SelfReportCrashes@flhsmv.gov.

SELF-REPORT BY MAIL

Click here to download the Driver Report of a Traffic Crash.

1. Please complete all applicable areas within the form. Customers must sign the report.

2. Once complete, mail a copy of the report to:

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Crash Records
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 28
Tallahassee, FL 32399

3. Please keep a copy of the submitted report for your records and insurance purposes.