Reporting a Traffic Crash
Per Florida Statute 316.065, the driver of a vehicle involved in any traffic crash that:
- Results in injury to or death of any persons.
- Involves an intoxicated driver.
- Involves a "hit and run" driver.
shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, give notice of the crash to a local law enforcement department.
If the accident does not meet the above listed criteria, you can report the crash online or you may download the report and complete for insurance purposes. If you need the assistance of a police officer, please call 850-606-5800 if it is not an emergency and 911 if it is an emergency.
To request a traffic crash report from TPD, visit this page.
To quickly report an incident online you may use the Quick Connect feature by calling (833) 286-8305. This service allows callers navigate to the online reporting application for reporting an incident.
You will be asked to enter your cell phone number and the system will send a text message to that number containing a link to the online reporting system. From there you can proceed to file a report from a mobile phone using the mobile optimized web page forms.