You file only if police didn't
- When
- Injury, death, or damage of $750 or more, when a police officer did not investigate.
- Report to
- Nevada DMV
- Deadline
- Within 10 days
- Form
- SR-1, Report of Traffic Accident
Official source: Nevada DMV — Form SR-1
Attach a repair estimate or total-loss statement, a copy of the insurance in effect on the crash date, and a doctor's statement for each injured person in your vehicle.
What to do after a car accident in Nevada
- Stop, check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt. Move to safety if you can.
- Call police if the crash meets Nevada's rule above — within 10 days.
- 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.
- File your own report (SR-1, Report of Traffic Accident) with Nevada DMV — within 10 days , if police didn't investigate.
- Notify your insurance company promptly, as your policy requires, and start a claim communication log.
How Nevada compares with bordering states
Rules change at the state line. What applies is usually the state where the crash happened.
| State | Rule | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | You file only if police didn't | Within 10 days |
| Arizona | Call police — no driver form | Immediately |
| California | You must file your own report | Within 10 days |
| Idaho | Call police — no driver form | Immediately |
| Oregon | You must file your own report | Within 72 hours |
| Utah | Only if the state asks | Within 10 days after DPS requests it |
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 Nevada'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 Nevada?
Sometimes. In Nevada you file your own report only when police don't: injury, death, or damage of $750 or more, when a police officer did not investigate.
What form do I use to report a crash in Nevada?
SR-1, Report of Traffic Accident, filed with Nevada DMV. Download it from the official source: Nevada DMV — Form SR-1.
How long do I have to report a car accident in Nevada?
Within 10 days — to Nevada DMV.
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.