La Vernia Crash Reports

A Texas accident report, also known as a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3), is a document that records the details of a motor vehicle crash that occurred on a public roadway or the state highway system. The report includes information such as the date, time, and location of the crash, the names and addresses of the drivers and passengers involved, the vehicle identification numbers, the insurance information, the weather and road conditions, the contributing factors, the injuries and fatalities, the damage to the vehicles and property, the witnesses and statements, the diagrams and measurements, and the opinions and findings of the investigating officer.

A car accident can affect your insurance record in Texas for three to five years, depending on the severity and fault of the accident. Insurance companies use your driving record, which includes any accidents you have been in, to determine your risk level and your insurance rates. If you have been in a minor accident with less than $1,000 in damage and no injuries or fatalities, the accident will typically stay on your driving record for three years. If you have been in a more serious accident with injuries or fatalities, or if you have been found to be at fault for the accident, the accident will usually stay on your driving record for five years.

If you find that your accident report contains inaccurate information, you may be able to request a correction or amendment from the law enforcement agency that issued the report. You will need to provide proof of the error, such as a witness statement, a photo, a video, or a medical record. You may also need to fill out a form or write a letter explaining the mistake and requesting the change. The law enforcement agency will review your request and decide whether to approve or deny it. If your request is approved, the agency will update the report and notify you of the correction. If your request is denied, you may be able to appeal the decision or file a complaint with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

If you are involved in a car accident in Texas that results in injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more, you are required by law to file an accident report with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within 10 days of the crash. You can file the report online using the Crash Report Online Purchase System, or you can mail or deliver a paper copy of the report to the TxDOT Crash Records Section. If you fail to file the report within the deadline, you may face a fine of up to $200 or a suspension of your driver’s license.

If you need help with obtaining your accident report, you can contact the La Vernia Police Department at (830) 779-4541 or visit their office at 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, TX, 78121. They can provide you with a copy of your report for a fee of $6.00 per report. You can also request your report online through the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System6 for a fee of $8.00 per report. You will need to provide your name, the date of the crash, the county where the crash occurred, and the crash ID number. You can find the crash ID number on the top right corner of your report.