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1. When do you have to report an accident?

State law requires the operator of a vehicle involved in a reportable crash, by the quickest means of communication; give notice of such crash to law enforcement authorities. Reportable crashes are those that originate or terminate on a traffic way, involves at least one motor vehicle, and results in any of the following: injury or fatality of a person, total damage to one person’s property to an apparent extent of $1000 or more, or damage to government-owned property to an apparent extent of $200 or more, except government-owned vehicles, which are $1000.

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2. What if someone reports a minor accident that happened a day or two ago?

Late report crashes are generally the result of relatively minor traffic crashes where the damage is believed to be less than the minimum reporting threshold and it later turns out to be more than estimated. Also, a driver from a previously reported and identified non-reportable crash may later obtain a damage estimate at or above the threshold level. In these situations each driver will be directed to complete a self-reporting accident form on the WI DOT

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3. How can I get a copy of a crash report?

Contact our business office to request a copy. Allow a minimum of three business days after a report is taken before making a request. Often times it can take a week or more depending on the investigation.

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