You can exchange information (name, address, registration, liability insurer and driver's license) with the other party and complete a Driver's Crash Report (CR2). This report is available at .
You should not wait long to report a car accident in Texas to your insurance company. You may generally have 30 days to file a claim with your insurer. This deadline may be different for each insurance policy. Checking your insurance policy is the clearest way to understand the filing deadline.
If law enforcement did not visit the scene of the accident and file a report, and you do not file a report to the TxDOT on your own within 10 days, you may have your driver's license suspended. This is likely only going to happen if the accident resulted in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000 in value.
Not all accidents require reporting, but in Texas, there is no penalty for waiting past 24 hours to report. The current time limit is much longer and only applies if the other driver sustained specific injuries or damage to their property. Use this guide to learn the specifics of reporting a car accident in Texas.
You can exchange information (name, address, registration, liability insurer and driver's license) with the other party and complete a Driver's Crash Report (CR2). This report is available at .
You can exchange information (name, address, registration, liability insurer and driver's license) with the other party and complete a Driver's Crash Report (CR2). This report is available at .