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Iowa Car Accident Report Basics<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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As the number of drivers in Iowa increases, so do your odds of being in a car accident. Every year, nearly 20,000 people in Iowa are in a car crash. Many of these people have no idea what to do after the collision. Do they exchange insurance information with the other driver and call it a day? Do they have to call 911 or notify their insurance carrier that there was an accident?<\/p>\r\n

Iowa law is very clear about what motorists must do after a car crash. For example, drivers in Iowa must exchange information with the other driver. They must also report the accident. If you don\u2019t comply with these laws, the state may suspend your license.<\/p>\r\n

Becoming familiar with Iowa\u2019s car accident reporting basics will save you time later. This article explains what your duties are after a motor vehicle accident. It also explains how to report a crash and let the insurance company know about the accident.<\/p>\r\n

How To File a Car Crash Report in Iowa<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

This chart summarizes Iowa laws and procedures for filing a car crash report.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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When To Report a Crash<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

You are required to call the police when an accident results in:<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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  • A person being injured or killed<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

  • Total property damage of $1,500 or more<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Crash Reporting<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n