What Is In My Nevada Accident Report?
Your Nevada Crash Report Explained
Although it may appear confusing at first, this document is easy to navigate once you know where to begin. The report is made up of six pages, with each page containing details about a specific aspect of the accident.
The first page of your report is where the officer will take note of the first driver and vehicle’s information, including:
- Whether they were at fault
- Actions and time of travel at the time of the accident
- Driver’s information (license, contact, and insurance information)
- Any injuries the driver received
- Vehicle information (make, model, color, year, license number, etc.)
There is a copy of this page for every vehicle/driver involved in the accident.
On the second page, the officer will include information for all of the non-driving occupants of the vehicle. They will also indicate whether anyone was injured and whether any seat belts locked or airbags deployed. Information about any commercial vehicles will be included on this page, as well.
There is a copy of this page for every vehicle with non-driving occupants involved in the accident.
This page includes all of the information about the scene itself, including:
- Time, date, and location of the accident
- Light conditions
- Weather conditions
- Road conditions
- Non-vehicular property damage
The fourth page of the report also contains information about the scene, but it is broken into two main sections. The top section is where the officer will write a narrative description of the events of the accident. Below this, the officer will draw a diagram to visually display what they think the events of the accident were.
This is the page where the officer will include information about any non-motorists (cyclists, pedestrians, ect.) involved in the accident. Their name, contact information, and injuries will be listed on this page, as well as their actions at the time of the accident.
There is a copy of this page for every non-motorist involved in the accident.
Page Six
The final page of the report is where the officer will name any additional witnesses or passengers involved in the accident.
Common Questions About the Nevada Traffic Crash Report
Because you are required by state law to report any accident which results in death, injury, or property damage of an apparent extent of $750 or more, you could face fines, license suspension, or even jail time for failing to report a crash.
To search for your report, you’ll need to provide the driver’s name, as well as the time, date, and location of the accident.
