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Texas has adopted 390.15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), as amended through September 1, 2022. Section 390.15 includes accident recordkeeping requirements.

Section 390.15 applies to a vehicle or combination of vehicles with an actual gross weight or a gross weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds when operating intrastate, and a vehicle of any size hauling hazardous materials requiring placarding.

Accident reporting - Motor carrier

Notification	The driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident must report the accident to law enforcement if the accident resulted in: Death, Injury, or Damage to an extent that the vehicle cannot be safely driven.
Reporting Timeframe	Immediately

Obtaining an accident report

Procedure	A “Request for Copy of Peace Officer’s Crash Report” form (CR-91) may be used. It may be obtained via the Texas Department of Transportation website: https://www.txdot.gov/driver/safety/crash-reports.html. An accident report is also available online: https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/app/home.
Fee	$6.00 for each report $8.00 for a certified copy of a report

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