Alvarado Crash Reports

In Texas, a car accident typically remains on your driving record for five years. This can affect both your driver’s license points and car insurance rates. Insurance companies generally look at the past three to five years of your driving record when calculating premiums, but this can vary based on the insurer and the specific details of the accident​​​​.

In Texas, the law requires that a crash report be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within ten days of the accident. After submission, these reports are accessible to individuals directly involved in the accident, their legal representatives, insurance companies, and other specified entities. For reports concerning accidents within Alvarado, the Alvarado Police Department would be a relevant point of contact​​​​​​.

A Texas accident report typically includes details such as the date, time, and location of the accident, the parties involved, descriptions of vehicles, a narrative of how the accident occurred, and any injuries or fatalities that resulted. It may also include information about property damage and any citations or violations related to the accident​​.

Crash reports are mandated in Texas for accidents resulting in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000. The Alvarado Police Department, like other law enforcement agencies in Texas, is responsible for completing and submitting these reports to TxDOT within the required timeframe. For more details on crash report requirements in Alvarado, contacting the local police department would be advisable​​​​.

Contact Information for Alvarado Police Department:

Address: 600 South Parkway, Alvarado, TX 76009
Phone: 817-790-0910
Email: [email protected]
The department's hours of operation for administration are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, while dispatch services are available 24/7​​​​​​.