Accident Reporting
Anyone involved in a collision can call 911 and ask for an officer to respond to the collision scene.
If no one is injured as a result of the collision, a police report is not required. Parties involved can exchange driver license information, vehicle registration, and insurance details.
Required Oregon Traffic and Accident Reporting
You must file an Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance Report with Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) within 72 hours if:
- Damage to any vehicle or property is over $2,500, even if your vehicle was the only one in the crash
- Any vehicle is towed from the scene
- Injury or death resulted from the accident
The DMV will suspend your license if you don't file a required report. Please note that a police report does not count as filing a Traffic Accident and Insurance Report with the DMV.
If you were in an accident and the damages were less than $2,500, you can report it to the DMV if the other party doesn't have insurance. Be sure to clearly note on the accident report that it doesn't meet mandatory reporting criteria.
If you were recently involved in an accident and need a copy of the police report you may obtain a copy by going to LexisNexis BuyCrash.com or contact our agency for a copy as well.
