What Information Should You Gather After an Accident?

• When and where the accident occurred.

The road and weather conditions at the time of the accident.

• How fast each vehicle was going.

Which direction each vehicle was driving.

• Identifying information from the other driver(s), including their name, address, phone number, license number, and birthdate.

Information about the vehicle, including the license plate number, make and model, and registration information.

• Insurance information from the other driver(s).

Information from any witnesses.

• Pictures of the accident scene, supported by a detailed description of the accident.

If the police made an accident report, then you’ll need the case number and name of the department.

• Pictures of the other car’s license plate and registration, plus ones of the other driver’s license and insurance information.