Form CR-2 at a glance
What it is: Form CR-2 (Rev. 04/15) Instructions for DRIVER'S CRASH REPORT.
Where and when to file: When completed, mail this form to the Texas Department of Transportation.
A filled-in Form CR-2 example: a driver reports a crash with damage only
How to fill out Form CR-2, box by box
Location
Complete all data fields to the best of your knowledge; however, fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required data fields and should include sufficient information for TxDOT to process the report. *County or City in the LOCATION portion is required; if this information is not provided, the report will be returned to you.
Show nearest intersecting numbered highway.
If urban, show nearest intersecting street.
Date
*Date of Crash is a required data field and must include the specific month, day, and year the crash occurred. Please provide the time of the crash if known. Only provide one date; if the exact date is unknown, provide the date that the damage was discovered. If the date of the crash is not provided, the report will be returned to you.
If exactly noon or midnight, so state.
Vehicles
In the portion titled #1 Your Vehicle, the name of the *Driver involved in the crash is a required data field. All remaining information should be completed to the best of your knowledge. In the portion titled #2 Other Vehicle, please specify if the crash involved another motor vehicle, a train, a pedestrian, etc. and provide the name of the other involved party on the line labeled Driver. Please complete the remaining information to the best of your knowledge.
Complete information you have available; if unknown, mark "Not Known".
For additional vehicles use another form.
Damage to Property other than vehicles
If the crash involved damage to property other than vehicles, please provide all available information (description of property, location, owner, etc.).
Name object, show ownership, and state nature of damage.
Injuries
In the portion titled #1 Injured Person, select the position of the occupant in your vehicle that was injured as a result of the crash and complete all data fields on that person. In the portion titled #2 Injured Person, select the position of the other person involved in the crash that was injured and complete all data fields to the best of your knowledge. If known, please indicate if the injured person wore a seatbelt.
Driver's Statement
State Briefly What Happened. In this section please provide a narrative description of the facts regarding this crash. If space is insufficient, attach a full size sheet of paper for continuation. Please do not send photographs! Photographs cannot be returned.
(If space is insufficient, continue on another page.)
More rules for Form CR-2
If you are filling out this form electronically, you may delete this entire instruction page before printing or submitting the form.
Please review the report to insure accuracy and completeness, as this will expedite the processing of the report and avoid having the report returned for insufficient information. Once you are satisfied with the completeness of the report, sign in black or blue ink and mail the report.
Enter the Date of Report. Please use blue or black ink only. Sign as the Driver's Signature.
Please do not send photographs.
Common questions about Form CR-2
Who signs it?
The CR_2 must be completed and signed by the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash. If the driver is unable to complete the report, another person may submit the report on behalf of the driver, with an explanation as to why the driver was unable to complete the form.
Is there a deadline?
The driver of a motor vehicle involved in a crash not investigated by a law enforcement officer and resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to the property of any one person, including himself, to any apparent extent of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000), must within 10 days after such crash complete and forward this report in accordance with the instructions. (checked November 14, 2026)
Where do I file it?
Mail this form to Crash Records, PO BOX 149349, AUSTIN TX 78714.
Sources
[1] Form CR-2 (Rev. 04/15), Driver's Crash Report, Texas Department of Transportation (the Official source link on this page).
