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Arizona Car Accident Report Basics<\/h1>\n
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If you get into a car accident<\/a> in Arizona, you may wonder whether you must file a report. Arizona law doesn’t require private citizens to report car accidents. However, law enforcement officers must report any accidents that result in injury, death, or property damage of over $1,000. They must also file a police report for any crash that involves a citation, such as a speeding ticket. <\/p>\r\n

This doesn’t mean that you’re entirely off the hook. You should remain at the accident scene until law enforcement officers arrive. You should also exchange insurance information with the other driver. This way, you can still file an insurance claim if they flee the scene before the police officer arrives.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we’ll discuss Arizona’s car accident reporting laws and explain how to report your crash to the insurance company. Contact an Arizona personal injury attorney<\/a> if you still have questions about your state’s reporting laws or your car accident claim.<\/p>\r\n

Arizona Car Accident Report Overview<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

If you’d like to learn more about Arizona crash reports, please see the chart below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Arizona Statutes \u00a7 28-667<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

When To Report:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Law enforcement officers must file a written accident report if any of the following occur as a result of the accident:<\/p>\r\n

How To File a Car Crash Report in Arizona:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

If you are in an accident meeting the above conditions, a law enforcement officer must file a written accident report within 24 hours of the accident. You must remain at the accident scene and provide the local police with as much information as possible. <\/p>\r\n

The officer’s accident report must contain, at the very least:<\/p>\r\n