Crash Checklist
What Information Should I Get After a Crash?
A focused checklist of driver, vehicle, insurance, witness, and location information to preserve after a Dallas crash.
After a crash, try to collect the other driver's name, phone number, insurance carrier, policy number, license plate, driver's license information, and vehicle details. If a commercial vehicle is involved, preserve company names, unit numbers, and any identifying markings.
Write down the exact location, nearby cross streets, time of day, weather, road conditions, and responding agency. Names and phone numbers for witnesses can be important later if fault is disputed.
Do not rely on memory alone. Store photos, screenshots, repair records, medical paperwork, claim numbers, and adjuster communications in one place.
Quick Answers
What if the other driver refuses to share information?
Avoid confrontation. Call law enforcement when appropriate and document what you can safely observe.