Get Bus Accident Report

Filling out a Bus Accident Report online is an essential step in documenting the details of an incident involving a school bus. This guide will walk you through each section of the report, ensuring that you provide all necessary information accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the Bus Accident Report online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the report. This will allow you to open the document in an online editor.
2. Begin by entering the date and day of the accident in the respective fields. Clearly indicate the street, road, or highway, along with the city or town where the incident occurred.
3. Provide the driver's license number, chassis make, body make, and model year in the designated areas. This information is important for identifying the vehicle involved.
4. Fill in the parish and location of the accident, as well as the name of the driver and bus owner. This will ensure that the report is filed correctly within the local jurisdiction.
5. Refer to the section labeled ‘Police Reports’ and check off if the bus driver was ticketed and if so, include the complaint number.
6. In the ‘Type of Accident’ section, select one option that best describes the nature of the accident. Options include between motor vehicles, non-collision, pedestrian, etc.
7. If the accident involved a fixed object, complete the next section by selecting one response that identifies the type of fixed object involved in the incident.
8. As you progress, indicate the severity of injuries sustained in the accident by selecting the appropriate response based on the number of persons onboard and any injuries reported.
9. For off-bus loading and unloading accidents, answer the three follow-up questions to clarify the context of the incident.
10. Proceed to the ‘Contributing Circumstances’ section and check as many responses as applicable to outline any factors that may have contributed to the accident.
11. Complete the ‘Driver Profile’ and ‘School Bus Profile’ sections by entering details about the driver, experience, and bus specifications.
12. At this stage, provide details about weather and road conditions, along with light conditions at the time of the accident.
13. Finally, describe the accident in detail, including names of any injured pupils or witnesses, and include a diagram if necessary.
14. Once all fields are completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the report as needed.

Complete the Bus Accident Report online today to ensure proper documentation of the incident.