Report a crash

Stop at the scene of the crash. Failing to stop at the scene is against the law.

Assist anyone who is injured.

Call 000 if there is danger or serious injury.

Call 131 444 if you require police assistance.

If involved in a collision where no one has been killed or seriously injured, and if it is safe and possible to do so, you may move your vehicle to a safe location off the road. If a tow truck is needed, you can call the Accident Towing Authority on 8116 9209 (metropolitan area only) or your insurer.

You are required to exchange your information with the other drivers or their representatives and anyone else involved in the crash including the owner of any property damaged at the scene.

Include in the information exchanged:

• the driver's name and address
• the name and address of the vehicle's owner
• the vehicle's registration number
• any other information needed to identify the vehicle
• any other information required by a police officer about the crash.

If you were transported to hospital and unable to exchange details at the scene, you will need to attend a police station and submit a Freedom of Information request to obtain the other party’s information.

Report to the police within 90 minutes

Report at the scene of a crash or at a police station if:

• you were a driver of one of the vehicles involved; and
• someone was injured or killed.

Report to a police station within 24 hours

Report to a police station as soon as possible but, except in exceptional circumstances, within 24 hours after the crash if:

• the property damage exceeds $3000; or
• information with other drivers or their representatives and anyone else involved in the crash were not exchanged; or
• a vehicle involved in the crash was either towed or carried away; or
• the police did not attend the scene.

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Report a crash online

You can report a crash online if:

• the crash occurred in South Australia
• no one was injured or killed
• everyone involved exchanged particulars
• it was not a hit-run
• no police vehicles were involved
• no vehicles were towed
• an estimate of the total damage is less than $3000
• police did not attend
• you don't want police to investigate the collision.

Report a crash online

Information needed for a crash report

You will need to provide in the crash report:

• your personal details
• your driver's licence details
• your vehicle registration
• the exact location of the crash
• the date and time of the crash
• details of the other people involved
• the vehicle registration details of the other vehicles involved.

You will be given a reference number for future use if required.

If you want SAPOL to investigate a crash due to breaches of the road rules you must be prepared to assist the police. You will be asked to provide a statement and you may have to go to court.