No driver form accepted
- When
- Minnesota no longer takes driver-filed crash reports.
Official source: Minnesota DPS — Request a crash report
The driver-report requirement (Minn. Stat. § 169.09, subd. 7) was repealed effective July 1, 2021. You can still request a law-enforcement crash report from Driver and Vehicle Services with form PS2503.
What to do after a car accident in Minnesota
- Stop, check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt. Move to safety if you can.
- Call police for any crash with injuries or significant damage. Ask for the report number.
- Exchange names, contact, license, plate and insurance details with every driver involved. Use our accident information worksheet.
- Photograph every vehicle, the plates, the damage and the scene, and get witnesses' names and numbers.
- Keep the police report number — your insurer will ask for it.
- Notify your insurance company promptly, as your policy requires, and start a claim communication log.
How Minnesota compares with bordering states
Rules change at the state line. What applies is usually the state where the crash happened.
| State | Rule | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | No driver form accepted | — |
| Iowa | You file only if police didn't | Within 72 hours |
| North Dakota | Call police — no driver form | — |
| South Dakota | Confirm with your state | Immediately |
| Wisconsin | You file only if police didn't | Within 10 days |
If your car was totaled or damaged
Reporting the crash is only the first step. If your insurer says the car is a total loss, check Minnesota's total-loss threshold and run the offer through the Total-Loss Offer Audit. If it was repaired, you may have a diminished-value claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to report a car accident in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota no longer takes driver-filed crash reports.
Does reporting the crash to the state start my insurance claim?
No. A police or state crash report and an insurance claim are separate. Notify your own insurer promptly as your policy requires, and file a claim with the at-fault driver's insurer if someone else caused the crash.