Be prepared. Print out copies of this Accident Checklist to keep in the glove box of every vehicle.

[  ]  Safety First Call 911

[ ] Date _____________________ Time ____________________

[ ] Where accident occurred (street names) ___________________________

[ ] Were there any injuries?

    Pedestrians? ___________________________________________
    Passengers? ___________________________________________
    Name _________________________________________________
    Address _______________________________________________
    Phone _________________________________________________
   

[ ] Get important information at the scene.

In addition to getting information from other drivers, be sure to get at least the names and phone number of any witnesses or people who stopped to help.

Driver 1
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Driver's License Number ___________________
Exp. Date _______ Date of Birth ______________
Their insurance company __________________________________
Their insurance policy number ______________________________________
Registered owner of their vehicle ___________________________
License No. of their vehicle ______________ State __________________
Year ________ Make/ Model __________________ Color ____________
Number of passengers __________________

Driver 2

Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Driver's License Number ___________________
Exp. Date _______ Date of Birth ______________
Their insurance company __________________________________
Their insurance policy number ______________________________________
Registered owner of their vehicle ___________________________
License No. of their vehicle ______________ State __________________
Year ________ Make/ Model __________________ Color ____________
Number of passengers __________________

Driver 3

Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Driver's License Number ___________________
Exp. Date _______ Date of Birth ______________
Their insurance company __________________________________
Their insurance policy number ______________________________________
Registered owner of their vehicle ___________________________
License No. of their vehicle ______________ State __________________
Year ________ Make/ Model __________________ Color ____________
Number of passengers __________________

Witness
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________

Witness

Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________

Witness

Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
Phone ___________________________________

[ ] Share only pertinent information at the scene.

Provide only your driver's license and registration to the other driver, injured persons, or police officers. Do NOT discuss the circumstances of the accident with anyone except the police. Do NOT discuss responsibility with anyone except a positively identified representative of your insurance company.

[ ] Arrange for towing your vehicle.

Don't sign any towing release that authorizes repair of your vehicle unless you have decided to have your car repaired by the facility where the towing company will take your car.

[ ] Complete an Accident Record.

Write down everything you can remember about the accident. Include as many details as possible. Revisit the scene at a later time if necessary to take pictures.

Draw a diagram of the accident marking the vehicles involved (A, B, C, etc.) and showing the direction the vehicles were traveling and where accident occurred. Mark street names, stop signs, traffic lights, and other landmarks. Describe other pertinent information:


 

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[ ] Report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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