How to Submit a Car Accident Report in Utah
In the chaos after a crash, paperwork is the last thing on your mind, but reporting the accident correctly protects you. A proper report creates an official record that can make or break an insurance or injury claim. Here is when and how to report a car accident in Utah.
Utah requires reporting crashes that involve injury, death, or property damage at or above a set threshold. The simplest path is to call the police from the scene so an officer creates a report. Gather driver, insurance, and witness information, and keep copies. The report supports your claim.
When you must report a crash
Utah law requires reporting accidents involving injury, death, or property damage meeting the state threshold. Because it is not always obvious whether damage crosses that line, and injuries are not always immediately apparent, calling the police is usually the safest choice.
How to report it
Call the police from the scene
When reporting is required, an officer can respond and create an official crash report.
Exchange and gather information
Collect driver, vehicle, and insurance details, plus witness contacts and photos.
File yourself if needed
If police do not respond, you may need to submit a report as directed by the state within the required time.
What information you need
- Driver and vehicle details for everyone involved.
- Insurance information.
- Location, date, and time of the crash.
- A description of how it happened.
- Witness contacts and photos of the scene and damage.