The Oregon DMV Accident Report form is a crucial document for drivers involved in traffic incidents in Oregon, particularly when the accident involves substantial damage, injury, or death. It serves as a formal notification to the Department of Motor Vehicles, documenting the essential details of the incident and fulfilling legal reporting requirements. Failure to submit this report within the stipulated 72-hour window may result in significant consequences, including the suspension of driving privileges. For detailed guidance on completing and submitting this form correctly, click the button below.
In the event of a traffic accident in Oregon, drivers may find themselves needing to navigate the complexities of the Oregon Traffic Crash and Insurance Report. This document serves a crucial function in the aftermath of an accident, especially when certain conditions are met, such as damage exceeding $2,500 to any vehicle or property, any form of injury regardless of its severity, a vehicle being towed due to damage, or, most tragically, a fatality. Oregon law mandates the submission of this report within a 72-hour window following the incident, stressing the importance of timely and accurate filing to avoid possible suspension of driving privileges. It's vital to recognize the dual necessity of filing this report alongside any police report generated, highlighting the individual's responsibility in documenting the incident with the Oregon DMV. The form itself demands a comprehensive account of the crash details, including insurance information, to prevent the suspension of driving privileges. Additionally, it outlines specific instructions for instances involving commercial vehicles or if a vehicle is considered "totaled." This underscores the form's role not only as a mere procedural requirement but as a critical tool for legal and insurance purposes, ensuring all parties involved have a clear, official record of the event and its consequences.
OREGON TRAFFIC CRASH AND INSURANCE REPORT
Tear this sheet off your report, read and carefully follow the directions.
ONLY drivers involved in a crash resulting in any of the following MUST file a Crash & Insurance Report:
•
Damage to your vehicle is over $2500
Damage to any one person’s property over $2500
Injury (No matter how minor)
Any vehicle has damage over $2500 and any vehicle is
Death
towed from the scene as a result of damages
Oregon law requires these reports be filed within 72 hours of the crash. If you are not able to file within the 72 hours, submit it as soon as possible. If you fail to report the crash to DMV, it may result in suspension of your driving privileges. If the police department files a police report, you are still required to file your own Crash and Insurance Report with DMV. When required to report, even if you are licensed in another state, or you are not an Oregon resident, you still must file a report with Oregon DMV. DMV does not determine fault in a crash, but does post the crash to the driving record of those drivers required to report, unless the vehicle is parked. If you have questions, please call DMV Crash Reporting Unit at (503) 945-5098.
INSTRUCTIONS
PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION. (Use black or dark blue ink and press firmly.)
• Complete both sides of the form.
• If additional vehicles were involved in the crash, complete the attached Supplemental Report (Form 735-32B), or on a blank piece of paper, write all the information as requested in Section 4, the “Other Driver” Section.
• DMV Headquarters will verify the insurance information submitted. Complete the insurance section or a suspension of your driving privileges may occur.
SECTION 1
DATE, LOCATION AND TIME — Clearly identify the date, location and time of the crash. The correct date, location and time is critical to processing your report. If you are unsure of the county, contact any local law enforcement agency for assistance.
SECTION 2
Your vehicle is Vehicle #1. Complete ALL fields. Provide Insurance company name (not agent), policy number, and Vehicle identification number (VIN). Failure to provide complete insurance and vehicle information may result in DMV issuing Notice of Suspension due to incomplete information.
SECTION 3
Failure to complete this section may result in DMV sending Notice of Suspension for failure to file a report. Principle purpose of driving and being paid to drive does not mean driving to reach a destination to perform a service. Property: Includes, but is not limited to, fixed or real property, landscaping, signs, parked vehicles, and animals.
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS: In addition to this report, Oregon Administrative Rule requires that Form
735-9229, Motor Carrier Crash Report, MUST be filed within 30 days of a commercial motor vehicle crash when there is a FATALITY, INJURY (requiring treatment away from the scene), or when a vehicle is TOWED from the scene because of disabling damage. Form 735-9229 (attached on back) MUST be submitted with Oregon Traffic Crash and Insurance Report (Form 735-32) to DMV. Call (503) 986-3507 for questions regarding the Motor Carrier Crash Report.
You may now file the Motor Carrier Crash Report at: www.oregontruckingonline.com/cf/MCAD/pubMetaEntry/accidentRpt/
SECTION 4
OTHER VEHICLE (# 2) — Completion of this information will help DMV match all driver's crash reports more efficiently. If additional vehicles were involved in the crash, complete attached Supplemental Report (Form 735-32B).
SECTION 5
DESCRIPTION AND SIGNATURE — Describe what happened. It is important for you to sign and date the form. Only a family member may sign and date this form on behalf of a driver when the driver is incapacitated or physically unable to sign. No other signatures will be accepted.
COMPLETING AND FILING REPORT
HOW TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO DMV:
•Email to OregonDMVAccidents@odot.oregon.gov
•Fax to 503-945-5267
•Mail to DMV Crash Reporting Unit 1905 Lana Ave NE, Salem, Oregon 97314
•Deliver to a DMV office
Keep a copy of the report and documentation that shows when you submitted your report to Oregon DMV. Under ORS 802.220(5), DMV is not authorized to provide you with a copy of the report that you file. If submitting by:
•Email, DMV sends an autoreply that your email was received. Save that autoreply.
•Fax, many fax machines provide the option to generate a fax confirmation report. Save that report.
•DMV Field Office, request and save that receipt.
PURSUANT TO OREGON INSURANCE LAW, AN INSURANCE COMPANY CAN NOT REQUIRE REPAIRS BE MADE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE BY A PARTICULAR PERSON OR REPAIR SHOP.
735-32 (3-23)
STK# 300009
TOTALED VEHICLE NOTICE
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOTALED VEHICLES
IF YOUR CRASH HAS RESULTED IN A “TOTALED” VEHICLE, YOU ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO
FOLLOW APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS NOTICE.
DEFINITION OF “TOTALED” VEHICLE
“Totaled Vehicle” or “Totaled” as defined in Oregon law (ORS 801.527) means:
•A vehicle that is declared a total loss by an insurer who is obligated to cover the loss or a vehicle that the insurer takes possession of or title to.
•A vehicle that has sustained damage that is not covered by an insurer and the estimated cost to repair the vehicle is equal to at least 80% of the retail market value prior to the damage. “Retail market value” is defined as the amount shown in publications used by financial institutions (banks or lenders) in this state.
•A vehicle that is stolen, if it is not recovered within 30 days of theft and the loss is not covered by an insurer. In this situation, you must notify DMV within 60 days of the theft.
▼ FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF YOUR VEHICLE IS TOTALED ▼
If your vehicle is totaled, in addition to completing the crash report, follow the instruction that is applicable to your case. Either:
1.SURRENDER the title to the insurer if the damage is covered by an insurer who declares the vehicle to be a “total loss,” and the insurer takes possession of the vehicle; or
2.SURRENDER the title to DMV and apply for salvage title if the damage is covered by an insurer who declares the vehicle to be a “total loss,” but you keep possession of the vehicle; or
3.SURRENDER the title to DMV and apply for salvage title if the damage was not covered by an insurer and the estimated cost of repair is at least 80% of the retail market value of the vehicle before the damage; or
4.NOTIFY DMV that your vehicle has been totaled if, for some reason, you are unable to obtain the title for surrender. You must provide DMV with a signed statement which includes:
•A description of the vehicle which includes the year model, make, plate number and vehicle identification number.
•A statement indicating the vehicle has been totaled.
•A statement that you are unable to obtain the title and why.
DO NOT SUBMIT THE TITLE WITH THE CRASH REPORT. You can obtain the Application for Salvage Title (Form 735-229) from any DMV office, by calling (503) 945-5000, or on-line at www.oregondmv.com. Application instructions and fee information are on the back of the form 735-229. If you have questions about salvage titles, call (503) 945-5122.
NOTE: It is a Class A misdemeanor with a penalty of imprisonment and/or fine if you fail to comply with the above requirements. (ORS 819.012)
COMPLETE BOTH SIDES
Print Form
Reset Form
Complete this form if the traffic crash occurred on a highway or premise open to the public and meets at least one of the reporting requirements outlined in Section 3. Failure to report when required may result in DMV issuing Notice of Suspension. Call 503-945-5098 for assistance in completing the report.
CRASH DATE
DAY OF WEEK TIME OF DAY
COUNTY
DMV USE ONLY
M T W TH F
AM
CRASH REF # _________________________________ ALIR
INS CO
S SN
PM
ROAD ON WHICH CRASH OCCURRED (Name of street, road or route )
MILE POST
TYPE OF CRASH - The crash involved one or more of the following:
(Mark all that apply)
Two vehicles
ATV / Snowmobile
Parked vehicle
NAME OF NEAREST INTERSECTING ROAD
WITHIN
FEET
N
S
E
W
More than two vehicles
Motorcycle
Overturned vehicle
Motor Home / RV
NEAR
MILES
Fatality
Animal
Motorized Scooter
NAME OF NEAREST CITY / TOWN
Bicycle
Personal (assisted)
Fixed object / property
Pedestrian
mobility device
Other ____________________
Train
SECTION 2 (YOUR INFORMATION)
Complete ALL fields. Failure to provide complete information may result in DMV issuing Notice of Suspension.
DRIVER’S LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER
STATE DATE OF BIRTH
GENDER
M
F
X
DRIVER’S RESIDENCE ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
CHECK BOX
IF ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT THAN RESIDENCE)
CHANGE
VEHICLE OWNER’S NAME AND ADDRESS
SAME
RENTAL?
INSURANCE COMPANY NAME (NOT AGENT) AND ADDRESS
POLICY NUMBER
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
STATE VEHICLE PLATE NUMBER
YEAR MAKE & MODEL
Check all statements that apply:
Damage to your vehicle was more than $2500.
Damage to any one person’s property (other than vehicle) was more than $2500.
Your vehicle was towed from the scene as a result of damages.
You or passengers in your vehicle were injured.
Collision with a parked vehicle.
The crash occurred while you were driving your employer’s vehicle.
You were driving on your job and being paid for the principal purpose of driving.
You were being paid to drive and/or deliver persons or property.
You were operating a government owned vehicle marked for transporting mail in accordance with government rules. You were operating an authorized emergency vehicle.
The crash occurred in a work or maintenance zone. ORS 811.230
A police officer came to the scene.
City
County
State Police
Name of police department: __________________________
You were operating a commercial motor vehicle requiring you to have a commercial driver license. You were transporting hazardous material.
A citation was issued to you. The citation was: ________________________________________________________
SECTION 4 (OTHER VEHICLE # 2)
DRIVER’S NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE)
DATE OF BIRTH
M F X
DRIVER’S ADDRESS
STATE VEHICLE PLATE NUMBER YEAR MAKE & MODEL
IF ADDITIONAL VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED IN THE CRASH, USE ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT (Form 735-32B).
DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED: (IF MORE SPACE IS NEEDED, SUBMIT ADDITIONAL PAGE)
5
SECTION
I certify all information given on this report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
SIGNATURE OF PERSON MAKING REPORT
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON MAKING REPORT
REASON DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SIGN REPORT
IF NOT DRIVER’S SIGNATURE, STATE RELATIONSHIP
735-32 (3-23) COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAGE
DMV COPY
DAYTIME PHONE #
DATE SIGNED
(
)
PHONE NUMBER OF DRIVER
WEATHER CONDITIONS
YOU INTENDED TO...
YOUR VEHICLE
YOUR RESIDENCE
Go straight ahead
Passenger car, pickup, van
Clear
Local resident
Make right turn
Military vehicle
Raining
(within 25 miles of crash site)
Make left turn
Taxicab
Snowing
Residing elsewhere in state
Make “U” turn
Emergency vehicle
Fog
Non–resident of this state:
Back–Up
Any of the above and trailer
Other
College student
Enter driveway (also
Private or public agency
ROAD SURFACE
Military
mark left or right turn)
transit vehicle
Dry
Temporary job
Remain stopped in traffic
Bus
Wet
YOU WERE HEADED
Enter parked position
School bus
Snowy
North
East
Slow or Stop
Other publicly-owned veh.
Icy
South
West
Leave driveway (also
On: ____________________
LIGHT CONDITIONS
Start in traffic lane
Motor–scooter/bike
Daylight
(name of street, road or route)
OTHER DRIVER WAS HEADED
Leave parked position
Personal (assisted) mobility device
Dawn or dusk
Truck tractor & semi trailer
Remain parked
Darkness (lighted)
Overtake and pass
Truck/truck tractor
Darkness (unlighted)
Other truck combination
Farm tractor/farm equip.
WITNESS INFORMATION:
If this crash involved a pedestrian or
bicyclist, complete the following:
PEDESTRIAN NAME
BICYCLIST NAME
Pedestrian or bicyclist was going:
OCCUPANT INJURY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
SAFETY EQUIPMENT CODES
INJURY CODE FOR OCCUPANTS
ALONG OR ACROSS: (name of street, road or route)
WRITE one of the codes (0–10) in column C
WRITE one of the codes (1–5) in column D
0 No seat belt available
1
Fatal
From:
1 Seat belt available but NOT used
2
Suspected Serious: severe laceration, broken
2 Seat belt available and in use
or distorted limb, crush injury, significant burns,
3 Child restraint device available but NOT used
unconsciousness, paralysis
To:
4 Child restraint device in use
3 Suspected Minor: lump, abrasions, bruises,
5 Child restraint device not available
minor lacerations
EXAMPLE: (From: NE corner To: SE corner (or) From: East side To: West side, etc.)
6 Helmet NOT in use
4 Possible
7
Helmet in use
5 No apparent
Gender and age of pedestrian / bicyclist:
8
Air bag deployed
Age: _____
9
Air bag available - NOT deployed
10
Air bag NOT available
GENDER CODE
Extent of pedestrian / bicyclist injury:
WRITE M, F or X in column A
Complaint of Pain
SEAT
OCCUPANTS' NAMES
(your vehicle)
A
B
C
D
Suspected Serious
No apparent injury
POSITION
AGE
SFTY
AIR
INJURY
EQP
BAG
Visible injury
(or none noted)
DRIVER
Pedestrian / bicyclist action: (mark one)
FRONT
CENTER
Crossing at intersection or crosswalk
Crossing not at intersection or crosswalk
RIGHT
MIDDLE
*
Walking / riding in roadway with traffic
LEFT
Walking / riding in roadway against traffic
Standing in roadway
Pushing or working on vehicles in roadway
Other working in road
REAR
Playing in road
Hitchhiking
Not in roadway
Other________________________________
*Use only for vehicles with middle row of seats (i.e., vans, SUVs, etc.)
(specify)
Vehicle Damage
Diagram
Number each vehicle:
street,
route)
Show path by:
U
(nameof roador
Show pedestrian/bicyclist by:
Show railroad tracks by:
USE ARROW TO SHOW
Vehicle towed
Show fixed object by:
FIRST IMPACT (SHADE
Rollover
IN DAMAGED AREA)
Under car
Totaled
Unknown
Your Vehicle (No. 1) damage: $ __________ .
(name of street,
road or route)
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
OREGON TRAFFIC CRASH
Supplemental for more than two drivers involved in the crash.
Attach this form to your OREGON TRAFFIC CRASH AND INSURANCE REPORT.
DAY OF WEEK
TIME OF DAY
DO NOT WRITE
IN THIS SPACE
VEHICLE
INSURANCE COMPANY NAME (NOT AGENCY)
#3
VEHICLE PLATE NUMBER
YEAR
MAKE & MODEL
OTHER DRIVER’S FULL NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE)
#4
#5
#6
#7
735-32B (3-23)
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT – USE IF MORE THAN TWO VEHICLES
CRASH ANALYSIS & REPORTING UNIT OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION POLICY, DATA & ANALYSIS DIVISION
555 13th ST NE STE 2 SALEM OR 97301 TELEPHONE 503-986-3507 FAX 503-986-3592
MOTOR CARRIER CRASH REPORT
(For CMV Drivers Only)
INSTRUCTIONS: IF YOU CHECKED A BOX UNDER THE QUALIFYING VEHICLE COLUMN AND A BOX UNDER THE CRITERIA COLUMN, COMPLETE THE MOTOR CARRIER CRASH REPORT AND SUBMIT TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING FILLING
OUT THE MOTOR CARRIER CRASH REPORT, PLEASE CALL (503) 986-3507. www.oregontruckingonline.com/cf/MCAD/pubMetaEntry/accidentRpt/
QUALIFYING VEHICLE
CRITERIA
COMMERCIAL TRUCK (GVWR OVER 10,000 LBS OR ACTUAL WT
ANY PERSON SUSTAINING A FATALITY (WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE
AT TIME OF CRASH EVEN IF GVWR IS SET UNDER 10,000 LBS )
CRASH)
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLACARD
ANY PERSON SUSTAINING INJURIES REQUIRING TREATMENT AWAY
COMMERCIAL BUS (DESIGNED FOR 8 OR MORE PASSENGERS)
FROM THE SCENE
FARM TRUCK INTERSTATE (OVER 10,000 LBS.)
ANY VEHICLE INCURRING DISABLING DAMAGE REQUIRING
FARM TRUCK FOR-HIRE (4 OR MORE AXLES)
REMOVAL FROM THE SCENE BY A TOW TRUCK OR ANOTHER
FARM TRUCK TOWING TRIPLE TRAILERS
MOTOR VEHICLE
FARM TRUCK (OVER 80,000 LBS.)
MOTOR CARRIER NAME
US DOT NUMBER
AUTHORITY/FILE NUMBER
ADDRESS
DRIVER INFORMATION
DRIVER NAME (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE)
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT
MONTHS
YEARS
CDL / DL NUMBER
LICENSE CLASS
EXPIRATION DATE OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TWO QUESTIONS AS IF DOING A RECAP OF HOURS IN TIME DOCUMENTS AT TIME OF THE CRASH.
AT TIME OF THE CRASH, TOTAL HOURS
TOTAL HOURS ON DUTY DURING THE PREVIOUS
7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS ____________
DRIVING SINCE LAST OFF-DUTY PERIOD.
(FILL OUT ONE ONLY, BASED ON TIME DOCUMENTS)
8 CONSECUTIVE DAYS ____________
DOES YOUR DRIVER HAVE A MEDICAL WAIVER
TYPE OF WAIVER (SIGHT, DIABETES, AMPUTEE, ETC.)
YES
NO
DRIVER INJURY INFORMATION
YOUR DRIVER KILLED
YOUR DRIVER INJURED
RELIEF DRIVER KILLED
RELIEF DRIVER INJURED
TOTAL NUMBER OF PASSENGERS
_____KILLED
_____ INJURED
OTHER DRIVER INJURY INFORMATION
TOTAL NUMBER OF OTHER DRIVERS
TOTAL NUMBER OF OTHER PASSENGERS
TOTAL NUMBER OF PEDESTRIANS
TOTAL NUMBER OF BICYCLISTS
OTHER MOTOR CARRIER INFORMATION (IF 2 OR MORE MOTOR CARRIERS WERE INVOLVED)
VEHICLE LICENSE # AND STATE
DRIVER'S NAME
DRIVER'S LICENSE # AND STATE
MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLE INFORMATION
MAKE
UNIT NUMBER
LICENSE PLATE # & STATE - TRUCK/TRACTOR/BUS
TOTAL NO. OF AXLES
INCLUDING TRAILERS
TRACTOR TYPE (SELECT APPROPRIATE TYPE)
Standard
Heavy Haul
Triples (tractor with 3 trailers
6
Tractor/Semi Trailer
Bus/Van (8 or more
Triples (truck with 2 trailers)
Straight Truck
3
11
passenger capacity)
Straight truck-full trailer
Auto/Pickup
4
Doubles (any)
Saddlemount
735-9229 (3-23)
COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE
SUPPLEMENTAL – MOTOR CARRIER CRASH REPORT
TRAILER TYPE (CHECK ONE)
VAN
FLATBED
TANKER
CONTAINER
POLE/LOG
DUMP
BELLY-DUMP
CAR CARRIER
LIVESTOCK
MOBILE HOME TOTER
PASSENGER
DROP-BOX
GARBAGE
BULK-HOPPER
MIXER
SADDLEMOUNT
WRECKER
FIXED LOAD
HEAVY HAUL
UTILITY
COMMODITY INFORMATION
COMMODITY BEING TRANSPORTED AT TIME OF CRASH
WAS A HAZARDOUS COMMODITY BEING HAULED
YES NO
WAS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASED FROM THE VEHICLE CARGO(NOT A FUEL RELEASE)
HAZARD CLASS
CRASH INFORMATION
LOCATION OF CRASH (NEAREST CITY OR TOWN)
HIGHWAY AND MILEPOINT/STREET/COUNTY ROAD
DIRECTION OF YOUR VEHICLE (CHECK)
DATE OF CRASH
TIME
DAY OF THE WEEK (CHECK ONE)
MON
TUES WED THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
CONDITIONS AT TIME OF CRASH
WEATHER (CHECK ONE)
1. CLEAR
2. RAIN
3. SNOW
4. CLOUDY
5. SLEET
6. FOG
7. OTHER
ROAD SURFACE (CHECK ONE)
1. DRY
2. WET
3. SNOWY
4. ICY
5. OTHER
LIGHT CONDITION (CHECK ONE)
1. DAY
2. DAWN
3. DUSK
4. ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS
5. DARK
6. OTHER
DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED BY CHECKING ALL BOXES THAT APPLY. YOUR VEHICLE IS ALWAYS NO.1. IF OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED, COMPLETE COLUMNS 2 & 3 TO CORRESPOND TO THE ACTIONS OF THE SAME NUMBERED VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE UNDER "OTHER DRIVER INFORMATION".
VEHICLES 1 2 3
ACTION
SLOWING - STOPPING
STOPPED
REAR-END
BACKING
MAKING RIGHT TURN
MAKING LEFT TURN
MAKING U TURN
PROCEEDING STRAIGHT
INTERSECTION
ENTERING TRAFFIC (FROM SHOULDER, MEDIAN, PARKING STRIP OR PRIVATE DRIVE)
PASSING
CHANGING LANES
SIDESWIPE
HEAD-ON
SKIDDING
VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL
ROLL-AWAY
CONTROLLED RR CROSSING
UNCONTROLLED RR CROSSING
RAN OFF ROAD
JACKKNIFE
OVERTURN
SEPARATION OF UNITS
FIRE
EXPLOSION
CARGO SHIFT
CARGO SPILL (HAZARDOUS)
CARGO SPILL (NON-HAZARDOUS)
OTHER (DEER, GUARDRAIL, ETC)
DID YOUR VEHICLE STRIKE A PARKED VEHICLE
WAS YOUR PARKED VEHICLE STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION OF CRASH (BY CARRIER OR DRIVER)
NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING REPORT
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
SIGNATURE I CERTIFY THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TRUE AND ACCURATE
DATE
When involved in a traffic accident in Oregon, certain criteria require you to complete an Oregon DMV Accident Report. If your vehicle sustains damage exceeding $2500, if any one person's property has over $2500 in damage, if there's any injury regardless of how minor, if any vehicle is towed due to damage, or in the unfortunate event of a death, it's mandatory to file this report. The report must be filed within 72 hours of the accident. Neglecting to submit this report can lead to the suspension of driving privileges. Additionally, even if a police report is filed, a personal DMV report is still necessary. Remember, the Oregon DMV doesn't assign fault in the accident but records the event on the driving records of the involved drivers, with exemptions for parked vehicles. If you need help, contact the DMV Crash Reporting Unit at (503) 945-5098.
Here is how to fill out the Oregon DMV Accident Report form:
Remember, in cases where the vehicle is considered "totaled", additional steps outlined in the Totaled Vehicle Notice section must be followed. This may involve surrendering the title to the DMV or insurer and applying for a salvage title where necessary. Ensure compliance to avoid potential legal consequences.
The Oregon Traffic Crash and Insurance Report is a mandatory document that drivers involved in a crash in Oregon must complete if the incident resulted in property damage exceeding $2500, any injury, death, or if any vehicle involved is towed due to damage. It serves to inform the DMV about the crash and helps in processing insurance claims and updating driving records appropriately.
This report must be filed within 72 hours of the crash. If it's not possible to file within this timeframe, it should be submitted as soon as possible thereafter. Delaying beyond this period could lead to a suspension of driving privileges.
Yes, even if the police file a report at the scene of the crash, you are still required to submit your own Crash and Insurance Report to the Oregon DMV. This is necessary for the DMV to have a direct account from the involved drivers and to ensure all necessary information is captured accurately.
No, the Oregon DMV does not determine fault in a crash when you file your report. The DMV's role is to record the crash information on the driving records of the drivers required to report. Determinations of fault are generally made by insurance companies as they process claims.
To complete the report, you need to provide detailed information about the crash, including:
The completed report can be submitted to the DMV via:
While the law requires the report to be filed within 72 hours, if you are unable to meet this deadline, submit the report as soon as you can afterward. Delaying the filing of the report can lead to the suspension of your driving privileges, so it's important to act quickly.
Failing to report a crash that meets the reporting criteria can lead to the suspension of your driving privileges. It's crucial to ensure that the report is filed within the required timeframe to avoid potential penalties.
All drivers involved in a crash that results in property damage over $2500, injury, death, or if any vehicle is towed due to damage are required to file a report, regardless of whether they are Oregon residents or licensed in another state. The only exception is if the vehicle involved was parked at the time of the crash.
If your vehicle is considered "totaled" (a total loss), in addition to completing the Crash and Insurance Report, you may need to follow specific steps based on your situation, such as surrendering the title to your insurer or DMV, applying for a salvage title, or notifying DMV if you can't obtain the title. Be sure to review the instructions for totaled vehicles carefully to comply with state laws.
Filling out the Oregon DMV Accident Report form is a crucial step after being involved in a traffic crash, and it's important to do it accurately to avoid any potential problems. Here are seven common mistakes people make when completing this form:
Avoiding these common mistakes can help ensure that your report is processed smoothly and without delay. Remembering to complete the form thoroughly and accurately is essential for fulfilling your legal obligations and protecting your rights after a crash.
When dealing with the aftermath of a traffic crash in Oregon, completing and submitting the Oregon Traffic Crash and Insurance Report form is a crucial step for individuals involved in incidents that meet certain criteria, such as injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage. However, to comprehensively address the situation and ensure all legal and insurance-related matters are appropriately handled, several other documents might also need to be completed or collected. Understanding these documents can provide clarity on the process and ensure that all necessary information is accurately recorded and reported.
Navigating through the aftermath of a vehicle crash involves more than just dealing with immediate physical and emotional impacts. The documentation process, including the Oregon Traffic Crash and Insurance Report form and related documents, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all aspects of the crash are legally documented and that financial matters are settled accordingly. Drivers, hence, find it essential to familiarize themselves with these forms and the procedures for their submission, making the recovery and claims process as smooth as possible.
The Oregon DMV Accident Report form shares similarities with several other documents used in various contexts across the United States. These include:
Each of these documents serves a unique purpose but shares the common goal of meticulously documenting an event to ascertain details, assign responsibility, and facilitate any necessary follow-up, such as insurance claims or legal action.
When filling out the Oregon DMV Accident Report form, there are several do's and don'ts that you should be aware of. This guidance aims to ensure that your report is accurate, complete, and filed within the required timeline, helping to avoid any potential issues with your driving privileges.
Adhering to these guidelines when completing the Oregon DMV Accident Report form will facilitate a smoother process for recording your accident with the DMV, and help in maintaining your driving privileges without unnecessary interruption.
It's not necessary to file a Crash & Insurance Report if the police already filed one: This is a misconception. Even if the police file a report, drivers involved in a crash must file their own Crash and Insurance Report with the Oregon DMV if it meets the reporting criteria.
Only Oregon residents need to file a report: This is incorrect. Regardless of whether you are an Oregon resident or licensed in another state, if you are involved in a crash in Oregon that meets the filing criteria, you must file a report with the Oregon DMV.
The DMV will determine who was at fault in the crash based on this report: This is not true. The Oregon DMV does not determine fault in a crash. Their role is to collect crash data and post the crash to the driving records of those drivers required to report.
If your vehicle is totaled, you must submit the title with the Crash Report: Actually, you should not submit the title with the crash report. Specific instructions are provided for cases where a vehicle is deemed totaled, including possibly surrendering the title to your insurer or the DMV, but this is separate from the crash report submission.
You can get a copy of the report you filed from the DMV: This is incorrect. Under ORS 802.220(5), the DMV is not authorized to provide copies of the crash report that you file to you.
Any damage to property or vehicle over $2500 requires a report, regardless of injury or vehicle towing: This is slightly misleading. While it's true that damage exceeding $2500 necessitates filing a report, the need to file is not solely based on the cost of damages. Scenarios including injury, death, or a vehicle being towed from the scene also mandate a report, regardless of the financial estimate of the damage.
When dealing with the aftermath of a traffic incident in Oregon, the Oregon DMV Accident Report form serves as a crucial document for drivers. It's essential to understand the conditions under which this form must be filled out and submitted:
The requirement to file this report is stringent, with a 72-hour window post-incident for submission. Delayed filing is allowed under certain circumstances, but immediate compliance is advised to avoid potential suspension of driving privileges. Information about the accident, including insurance details, must be filled out comprehensively.
Oregon law emphasizes the need for accuracy in completing both sides of the form. In particular, insurance information is verified by DMV Headquarters, and failing to provide full details can lead to suspension notices.
Submission of the report can be done via email, fax, mail, or in person at a DMV office. Keeping proof of submission, such as email auto-replies, fax confirmation reports, or receipts from DMV offices, is critical. This is especially important since, according to ORS 802.220(5), the DMV cannot provide a copy of the submitted report to the filer.
Additionally, for vehicles declared as "totaled" – meaning the damage renders the vehicle a total loss, or repair costs exceed 80% of its market value – specific steps outlined in the form must be followed. This includes notifying the DMV and potentially surrendering the vehicle’s title.
Lastly, while the Oregon DMV Accident Report form is a necessary step for drivers involving in traffic incidents, it's just as crucial to recognize that the DMV's role does not extend to determining fault in an accident. Instead, the form's primary function is to document the incident officially and ensure all impacted parties have complied with Oregon's traffic law requirements.
Vics Bill of Lading - Includes provisions for indicating pallet/slip requirements, which is crucial for loading and unloading logistics.
How to Fill Out Edd Form - The DB-450 form is a document for New Yorkers to claim disability benefits, requiring detailed personal and medical information.