Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reports

In Texas, it's mandatory to report a car accident if it results in property damage exceeding $1,000, death, or injury. Not reporting can lead to a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment, or both. It's a misdemeanor that might also cause license suspension. For assistance or to report an accident in Burnet County, you can contact the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office at 1601 E. Polk St., Burnet, Texas 78611, or by phone at (512) 756-8080 or fax at (512) 756-4064. The office also has a presence in Lampasas, reachable at (512) 556-3644​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

A Texas crash report (Form CR-3) is a detailed document containing information about the accident. It includes the accident's time, location, the involved parties, injury severity, vehicle damage, and more. For further guidance or queries about a crash report in Burnet County, you can visit the Burnet County Sheriff's Office's website at www.burnetsheriff.com or contact them directly​​​​​​​​.

In Texas, car accidents generally stay on your driving record for three years from the accident date. However, the duration can vary based on the severity of the accident. Minor accidents usually remain on record for three years, while more serious incidents, such as those involving injuries or fatalities, may stay longer. Insurance companies typically review the last three to five years of a driver's history when calculating premiums​​​​​​​​.

The Texas accident report, or Form CR-3, includes a wide range of information:

- Detailed Information: The time, location, and specifics of the accident, including the number of people in each vehicle, the severity of injuries, and whether alcohol or drugs were involved.
- Vehicle Information: Details about each vehicle involved, such as insurance information and the extent of vehicular damage.
- Injuries, Citations, and Property Damage: Detailed accounts of injuries, any citations issued, contributing factors to the accident, and a visual diagram.
- Codes: The report uses various codes to indicate contributing factors like distracted driving, drunk driving, unsafe speeds, road rage, and more. It also includes codes for vehicle damage or defects​​.