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Crash Report

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State of Florida Self-Report Traffic Crash

Report a Crash

If you are involved in a crash involving any of the following, please stay at the scene of the crash and call 911 or our non-emergency number 727-893-7780, as required in section 316.065, Florida Statutes.

  • A crash with injury;
  • A crash with fatality;
  • A hit and run crash;
  • A DUI crash;
  • A crash which requires a wrecker to remove the vehicle;
  • A crash which requires a wrecker to remove the vehicle;
  • A crash where apparent damage is at least $500.00.


Self-Report a Crash

Drivers in minor crashes may be able to self-report a crash.

The State of Florida allows citizens to self-report minor crashes that occur on private property directly to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The requirements for self-reporting a crash are:

  • The crash occurs in a parking lot or on privately owned property
  • The apparent damage amount is not above $500.00 and
  • The crash does not fall in to one of the categories above that require you to call law enforcement.

Self-Report a Traffic Crash

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