When do I need to file a car accident report?

When you are involved in a car accident in Wisconsin, you will need to file a car accident report with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). For a crash that results in injury, death, or $1,000 or more in property damage, a report must be filed within 72 hours of the accident. If the crash involves a state or local government vehicle, or a state or local government employee while the employee is on duty, you must report the crash within 8 hours. For a crash involving a commercial vehicle, you must file a report within 24 hours. If you were involved in a non-injury accident that was not reported to a law enforcement agency, you must fill out and submit a Driver Report of a Motor Vehicle Accident (Form MV4000) to WisDOT within 10 days of the crash. If you fail to report an accident in Wisconsin, you may be subject to a fine. It is important to make sure you report any crash you are involved in to the proper authorities in a timely manner.

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