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Kentucky Car Accident Reporting 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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One of the first things you should do after a car accident is call 911. Not only will the police dispatcher arrange for an ambulance, but a police officer will also investigate the crash.<\/p>\r\n

Many motorists in Kentucky don’t know that Kentucky law requires them to report car accidents. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. For the most part, however, you must report the car crash to the authorities and the insurance company.<\/p>\r\n

 In Kentucky, you must file a report with the Kentucky State Police if your car accident results in injury, death, or more than $500 in property damage. You must file this report within ten days of the accident. The state may fine you or suspend your driver’s license if you don’t.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss the car accident reporting requirements in Kentucky. We\u2019ll also explain how to file your report and why it\u2019s crucial that you call law enforcement after any motor vehicle accident.<\/p>\r\n

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

To learn more about how to file a car crash report in Kentucky, see the chart below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

State Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XVI Motor Vehicles \u00a7 189.635<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

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

You must file an accident report to the local police station if the accident results in any of the following:<\/p>\r\n

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  • Death<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

  • Injury<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

  • More than $500 in property damage <\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

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

You must file your accident report using the Civilian Collision Report Form<\/a> with the Kentucky State Police within 10 days of the accident. You can also file your report online. <\/p>\r\n

The collision report must contain the following information:<\/p>\r\n