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When a commercial motor vehicle driver is involved in an accident, the driver and the company need to ensure that any required accident reports are made to the proper authority(ies).
Accident reporting requirements apply to motor carriers and their commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Accident reporting requirements for commercial motor vehicles exist only at the state and local level. The need to report an accident to the state or local authorities is often based on:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations do not require accident reporting. However, accident recording — on an accident register — is required under 390.15(b), based on the definition of “accident” found in 390.5.