Oregon DMV Accident Report – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The Oregon DMV Accident Report form is a critical document for drivers involved in traffic accidents within the state. It is legally required for situations involving vehicle damage over $2,500, property damage exceeding $2,500, injuries regardless of severity, fatalities, or when a vehicle needs to be towed due to damage. This form helps in the documentation of the incident and is essential for the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to process the accident accurately, which must be filed within 72 hours of the accident occurring. Failing to submit this report can lead to suspension of driving privileges. For those needing assistance or have questions about completing the form, support is available through the DMV Crash Reporting Unit. Click the button below to begin filling out your Oregon DMV Accident Report form.

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In Oregon, when a traffic crash occurs, the involved parties face a critical responsibility if the incident meets certain criteria. The Oregon Traffic Crash and Insurance Report form is a vital document that drivers must complete and submit under conditions such as vehicle damage exceeding $2500, any damage over $2500 to someone's property, any injuries regardless of their severity, a death, or if a vehicle is towed from the scene due to damage. Filing this report within 72 hours directly to the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is not just a requirement but a strict deadline, although efforts should be made to file as soon as possible if this window is missed. Importantly, even if the police have been involved and a report is filed by them, drivers must still submit their own report to the DMV. This ensures that the DMV can accurately record the incident on the driving records of those involved, except in cases involving parked vehicles. Completing this document involves precise instructions such as using black or dark blue ink, filling out both sides of the form, and, if necessary, completing an additional Supplemental Report for more vehicles involved. Besides providing accurate crash details, vehicle, and insurance information, this process includes notifying the DMV about totaled vehicles following different paths based on insurance coverage and vehicle possession status. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements may lead to the suspension of driving privileges, highlighting the importance of understanding and accurately following the instructions provided in the Oregon Traffic Crash and Insurance Report.

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Form Name	Oregon DMV Accident Report
Form Length	7 pages
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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

INSTRUCTIONS

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)

OREGON TRAFFIC CRASH AND INSURANCE REPORT

COMPLETE BOTH SIDES

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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.

SECTION 1

CRASH DATE

DAY OF WEEK TIME OF DAY

COUNTY

DMV USE ONLY

M T W TH F

CRASH REF # _________________________________ ALIR

INS CO

S SN

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

More than two vehicles

Motorcycle

Overturned vehicle

Motor Home / RV

NEAR

MILES

Fatality

Animal

Motorized Scooter

NAME OF NEAREST CITY / TOWN

WITHIN

FEET

Bicycle

Personal (assisted)

Fixed object / property

NEAR

MILES

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)	CITY	STATE	ZIP CODE	CHANGE

VEHICLE OWNER’S NAME AND ADDRESS		CITY	STATE	ZIP CODE
SAME
RENTAL?
INSURANCE COMPANY NAME (NOT AGENT) AND ADDRESS		CITY	STATE	ZIP CODE
POLICY NUMBER	VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER		STATE VEHICLE PLATE NUMBER	YEAR MAKE & MODEL

Check all statements that apply:

SECTION 3

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)	DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER	STATE	DATE OF BIRTH		GENDER
					M F X

DRIVER’S ADDRESS	CITY		STATE	ZIP CODE

VEHICLE OWNER’S NAME AND ADDRESS	CITY		STATE	ZIP CODE

SAME

INSURANCE COMPANY NAME (NOT AGENT) AND ADDRESS
POLICY NUMBER	VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	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)

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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
	X	REASON DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SIGN REPORT
	IF NOT DRIVER’S SIGNATURE, STATE RELATIONSHIP	REASON DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SIGN REPORT

735-32 (3-23) COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAGE

DMV COPY

DAYTIME PHONE #				DATE SIGNED
DAYTIME PHONE #				DATE SIGNED
(	)
		PHONE NUMBER OF DRIVER
		(	)

					STK# 300009

How to Edit Oregon DMV Accident Report Online for Free

By following these steps, you can successfully complete and submit the Oregon DMV Accident Report, ensuring compliance with state laws.

1. Verify the Requirement to File

Confirm that your accident meets the filing criteria, such as injury, death, significant property damage, or vehicle towing due to the crash. Understanding these requirements ensures compliance with Oregon law.

2. Gather Accident Information

Collect all necessary information about the accident, including date, time, location, vehicle details, driver details, and any witness information. This preparation streamlines the completion of the report.

3. Detail Accident Information

In the appropriate section, record the detailed specifics of the accident, including the exact date, time, and location. Accurate and precise details are essential for the DMV's records.

4. Describe Vehicles and Drivers Involved

For each vehicle involved, provide detailed descriptions, including make, model, year, VIN, and license plate number. Include comprehensive driver information such as name, address, and insurance details.

5. Document the Accident Scene

Fill in the section that requires information about the road conditions, weather, and lighting at the time of the accident. This data helps in analyzing the environmental factors influencing the accident.

6. Report Property Damage and Injuries

Document all damages to vehicles and other property, and list any injuries sustained by the involved parties. Precise documentation affects insurance claims and legal proceedings.

7. Complete Insurance Information

Enter insurance details for all parties involved in the accident. Incomplete or inaccurate insurance information can delay the report's processing and potential penalties.

dmv crash report IF ADDITIONAL VEHICLES WERE, DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED IF MORE, I certify all information given on, PRINTED NAME OF PERSON MAKING, IF NOT DRIVERS SIGNATURE STATE, REASON DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SIGN, COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS, DMV COPY, DAYTIME PHONE, DATE SIGNED, PHONE NUMBER OF DRIVER, STK, and N O T C E S fields to insert

8. Diagram the Accident

Draw a diagram on the provided space in the form, illustrating the positioning and movement of the vehicles at the time of the accident. This visual aid is crucial for understanding the dynamics of the crash.

9. Review and Sign the Report

Review the entire form for accuracy and completeness. Sign the report to certify that all information provided is correct. This signature is a legal attestation to the truthfulness of the report.

10. Submit the Report

Decide on a method of submission — email, fax, mail, or delivery — and send the completed form to the DMV. Keep a copy of the submission confirmation as proof that you have met the legal requirements.

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