The moments after a crash are exactly when it is hardest to remember what matters. This one-page form fixes that: print it, keep it in your car, and it will walk you through what to note. Nothing here is collected or sent anywhere — it is simply a sheet for your own use.
When you are shaken, a checklist in your hand is worth more than a memory you are trying to hold together.
Accident Information Form
Fill in what you safely can. Be factual. Do not discuss or admit fault.
The accident
Other driver
Witnesses
Police
Photos taken
- All vehicles & positions
- All license plates
- Damage close-ups
- Wider scene & road
- Any injuries
- Documents (license, insurance)
What happened (facts only)
How to use it
Print a copy and keep it with your insurance documents in the glovebox. After a crash, deal with safety and any injuries first, call the police, then use the form to capture details while they are fresh. Pair it with the evidence checklist so you know what to photograph.
For the full picture of what to do after a crash, see what to do after a car accident.
A free resource from The Accident Advisory. Last reviewed June 2026.