Whether you were involved in a major accident or a minor fender bender, if the crash took place in Nevada, it is important that a comprehensive car accident report is filed with the appropriate police department. If the police respond to the scene of the accident, they will typically file the related report, called the State of Nevada Traffic Crash Report, themselves.
Occasionally, however, the police do not come to the scene of a car accident. For example, if the crash had minimal damage totaling less than $750 and there were no injuries. Sometimes in the chaos of the moment, the parties involved will neglect to contact the police, even if there were injuries or significant damage. This is sometimes the case if both of the vehicles are still drivable or if the crash was a single-vehicle accident (such as swerving to miss an animal on the road).
In these instances, it is still important that a crash report is filed and that the crash report is filed within a certain timeframe. In fact, in the State of Nevada, if you do not file a car crash report, you could be required to file a Failure to Report Crash Affidavit DLD68 form (PDF) explaining that you did not willfully neglect to follow the law and file an accident report.
Filing a Police Report Because You Were Hurt in an Accident in Nevada?
If you or a loved one were hurt in an accident and need to file a police report, keep in mind that this document is crucial for insurance claims and potential legal actions arising from the event. Understanding what details to include (or exclude) can be challenging. We can walk you through it and help you file it for 100% free (with absolutely no obligation). Simply tell us your contact info here and we’ll reach out to you.
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Steps For Reporting A Crash To The DMV
No matter what part of Nevada you live in, the DMV needs an SR-1 Report of Traffic Crash filled out. Depending on your specific circumstances, you have the ability to file this report with the DMV directly, or you can go to your local police department to file an accident report with the officers there.
How to File A Nevada DMV SR-1 Form Online
You can go to the Nevada DMV’s website to download an SR-1 Report Of Traffic Crash form. After downloading the PDF, you will need to print it, fill it out, and then mail it back to the DMV. In this way, there is no strictly online way to report a crash in Nevada.
How to Report a Crash to the DMV By Mail
To file your SR-1 Report of Traffic Crash form through the mail, you will first need to download the form from Nevada DMV’s website, as mentioned above. Once you have filled out the form, you can mail it to the DMV’s crash reporting office. Their address is:
Nevada DMV
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
How to Report An Accident By Phone in Nevada
The DMV does not specifically mention filing a car report with them over the phone; however, they do provide phone numbers for two of their locations on the SR-1 form. Reno/Carson City (775) 684-4DMV (4368) and Las Vegas (702) 486-4DMV (4368). You can contact the DMV crash report department and speak with them directly.
How to File A Nevada Car Accident Report In Person
If you feel it would be better to file your police report with local authorities, then you would go to the police station in the city or county where your accident occurred and speak directly with an officer about filing a police report. For example, if your accident occurred within the city of Las Vegas, you would file the police report from the Las Vegas Police Department. If it occurred in Henderson, file the police report there. We also have guides about filing a police report in Boulder City and filing a police report in North Las Vegas.
If you are uncertain about how to file, where to file, or how long you have to file your accident report, please feel free to contact us online or call us at (702) 291-8007, and the team here at SJW can help you with the process.
Requirements For Filing A Car Accident Report in Nevada
There are a few requirements to follow when looking to report a car accident in Nevada after the fact.
- Reporting a Car Accident After the Fact Is Only For Non-Emergencies - When reporting a car accident a day or more after it has happened, it should only be in a non-emergency situation. If it is an emergency and there is immediate danger to either a person or property, you should immediately dial 911 for help and police support from your closest local authorities.
- The Details of the Incident - When filing an accident report with the Nevada DMV, you will need to be able to note the location of the accident, the vehicle information for all vehicles involved, and the details of the crash.
- There Is No Existing Report - Before taking the steps of reporting a car accident, it is worth noting whether one has already been prepared. This would be the case if the police attended the accident scene. Your insurance company may not receive the report right away after an accident, leading you to believe that one was not filed, but there can be a delay of up to 10 days after an accident for a report to be processed.
How Much Does Filing An Accident Report In Nevada Cost?
Filing a car accident report in Nevada is completely free. If you are looking to get a copy of a pre-existing car accident report, the cost will depend on which police station you are trying to get the report from and how many pages the report is. For example, see how to get Nevada Highway Patrol crash reports. To find out the cost, you will need to contact the police department in the city or county where your accident occurred directly. Or, you can have us get your car accident report for you for free (use the form on this page) and save you the headache of figuring out the right person to talk to get your report. We have information on how to get police accident reports for a variety of jurisdictions in Nevada.
Does The Insurance Company File The SR1 in Nevada?
It is possible that your insurance company can file an SR-1 form for you, but not all insurance companies in Nevada do this. So, it is important to check in with your insurance company if you are hoping that they will handle this bit of paperwork for you.
Contact A Nevada Accident Attorney About Your Accident Report
Email us or call us at (702) 291-8007. If you’ve been in a car accident, but the police did not attend the scene, and a report was not filed, it is still important to make sure a car crash report is created in a timely manner. This report is a necessary part of the process and one that can impact future insurance claims or legal proceedings related to your Nevada car accident. That’s where SJW can help. Let our office of experienced legal experts handle the often confusing reporting process and make sure that your accident report is processed correctly. Contact our Las Vegas, NV law office today online or call us at (702) 291-8007 to book your free case consultation.
We have prepared this article to provide information to our readers. It should not be considered as legal advice. Cost of fees is subject to change without notice (contact the relevant entity for updated pricing).
