Vehicle Accident Reporting and Investigation Checklist

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Immediate Actions & Safety

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Steps to take immediately following an accident to ensure safety and preserve evidence.

Accident Location (GPS Coordinates)

Brief Description of Accident Scene

Are injuries reported?

Number of Individuals Requiring Medical Attention

Description of immediate safety actions taken (e.g., warning devices, traffic control)

Were warning devices deployed (e.g., triangles, flares)?

Date of Accident

Time of Accident

Accident Scene Management

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Procedures for securing and documenting the accident scene.

Accident Location (GPS Coordinates)

Detailed Description of Accident Scene (e.g., Road Conditions, Visibility)

Photographs/Videos of Accident Scene (Multiple)

Number of Vehicles Involved

Evidence Secured/Moved (Select all that apply)

Date Scene Secured

Time Scene Secured

Reporting the Accident (Internal)

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Steps for notifying relevant internal personnel and initiating internal reporting.

Notified Logistics Manager?

Notified Fleet Manager?

Date of Internal Report Submission

Time of Internal Report Submission

Brief Summary of Accident for Internal Communication

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Driver Notification Status

Initial Photos/Video of Vehicle (Optional)

Reporting the Accident (External)

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Procedures for reporting the accident to external authorities (Police, Insurance, Regulatory Bodies).

Police Contacted?

Police Report Number (If Applicable)

Insurance Company Notified?

Summary of Communication with Police/Insurance

Regulatory Body Notification Required?

Details of Regulatory Body Notification (if applicable)

Date of External Reporting

Time of External Reporting

Vehicle & Driver Documentation

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Gathering and reviewing essential vehicle and driver-related paperwork.

Driver's Full Name

Driver's Employee ID

Driver's License Expiration Date

Copy of Driver's License (Front & Back)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Maintenance Records (Last 5 Inspections)

Vehicle Insurance Provider

Vehicle Odometer Reading (at time of accident)

Accident Investigation - Data Gathering

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Collecting factual data through interviews, inspections, and documentation.

Accident Location (GPS Coordinates)

Date of Accident

Time of Accident

Description of Accident Scene

Road Conditions (Select all that apply)

Weather Conditions at Time of Accident

Estimated Speed of Vehicle (MPH)

Statements from Driver

Photos/Videos of Accident Scene

Accident Investigation - Analysis & Root Cause

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Analyzing collected data to determine the accident's cause and contributing factors.

Driver Contributing Factors (Select all that apply)

Environmental Contributing Factors (Select all that apply)

Estimated Speed of Vehicle(s) at Time of Impact (MPH)

Detailed Description of Events Leading to Accident (from interviews/statements)

Type of Vehicle Malfunction (If Applicable)

Summary of Witness Statements (include discrepancies)

Primary Root Cause of Accident

Additional Notes/Observations Regarding Accident Analysis

Corrective Actions & Preventative Measures

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Implementing changes to prevent similar accidents in the future.

Identify Contributing Factors (Select all that apply)

Describe Specific Actions to Correct Identified Driver Error(s)

Describe Preventative Measures to Address Vehicle Maintenance Issues (if applicable)

Frequency of Driver Refresher Training (Months)

Update Route Planning Procedures?

Detail any Changes to Vehicle Inspection Schedules

Upload Revised Training Materials (if applicable)

Date of Implementation of Corrective Actions

Describe any changes to driver onboarding or assessment process

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintaining accurate and complete records of the accident and investigation.

Accident Report Summary

Police Report (if applicable)

Date of Record Creation

Time of Record Creation

Total Cost of Repairs (Estimated)

Summary of Corrective Actions Implemented

Record Status (e.g., Open, Reviewing, Closed)

Record Storage Location (Physical or Digital)

Reviewer Signature

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