What is a reportable accident in Pennsylvania?
A reportable accident in Pennsylvania is a collision that must happen on a public highway or road and involves at least one motor vehicle. The definition for a reportable crash can be found in Section 3746(a) of Title 75, Pennsylvania’s Consolidated Statutes.
In summary, a crash is reportable if it involves:
- Injuries
- Death(s)
- A badly damaged vehicle that cannot be driven
- Crashes involving a snowmobile or ATV
- School bus crashes
- Damage to PennDOT property such as guide rails and signs
A non-reportable crash does not require a police report. A collision is considered to be non-reportable if:
- There are no injuries or death
- There is no towing required
- If the accident happened on private property
- If the accident was the result of deliberate intent
- If the accident resulted from a cataclysm, such as a flash flood, hurricane, lightning, tornado, landslide, cyclone, earthquake, etc.
Other Car Accident FAQs:
- Can A Passenger Be Liable For A Car Accident?
- How Do I Know If The Insurance Company Offered Me Fair Settlement?
- How Much Money Can I Expect As A Passenger in a Car Accident?
- I Was Involved in a Car Accident and Was Pretty Badly Injured. Do I Have to File a Claim Under Her Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage?
- I Was Involved in a Car Accident, but Had No Immediate Injuries. Now, I Feel My Injuries, What Should I Do?
- I Was The Victim of a Hit and Run Accident. What Should I Do Now?
- Should I Release My Medical Records to Another Driver’s Insurance Company?
- What Can You Do If You Are Injured in a Car Accident by an Uninsured Driver?
- What If The Other Driver’s Insurance Company Wants to Take a Recorded Statement?
- What Is A Reportable Accident in Pennsylvania?
- What Is The Difference Between Limited Tort and Full Tort Insurance Coverage?
- What Is The Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania?
- What to Do After Being Injured in a Car Accident in Erie?
- When Should I Contact A Lawyer After An Accident?
- While Driving to Work I Was Hit By Another Vehicle. What Happens If The Other Driver Does Not Have Insurance?
- Who May Be At Fault in a Weather Related Accident in Pennsylvania?
Practice Areas
Testimonials
I would highly recommend Attorney Matt Parini.
Very professional and concerned about my case. I felt very confident from the first consultation meeting I had with him. I knew from that day that I picked the right Attorney. I would definitely recommend him for anybody that needs an attorney. He will be the attorney I call if I need one in the future.