What To Do In Case Of An Accident
Before taking any other action, check yourself and other individuals involved in the accident for injuries. If there are any injuries or at least $1,000 in property damage, call the police.
Cooperate with law enforcement officers, and ask the investigating officer how to obtain a copy of the police report.
Take notes. Be sure to provide and obtain the following information:
- Names, addresses, and phone numbers of all drivers and passengers involved in the accident;
- License plate number, make, model, and a description of each car involved;
- Operator license number and insurance identification information of all drivers involved;
- Names and addresses of as many witnesses as possible;
- Names and badge numbers of all police officers at the scene.
Contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Be sure to ask them to file an Indiana Operator’s Proof of Insurance/Crash Report. It is every motorist’s responsibility to make sure this report is filed with the BMV within 10 days of the accident regardless of who initiated the accident.
Motorists should send completed crash reports to the following address:
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
PFR/Crash Report Section
P.O. Box 7169
Indianapolis, IN 46207
