Oregon Crash Reporting Rules
When you must file a written crash report, the deadline, and which agency receives it.
- Damage threshold for required reporting
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A driver must file a crash report if any of the following is true: - Damage to the driver's own vehicle exceeds **$2,500** - Damage to non-vehicle property exceeds **$2,500** - Damage to **any** vehicle exceeds **$2,500** AND any vehicle is towed from the scene due to crash damage - Any **injury or death** results from the collision (no dollar threshold required) - The owner of a vehicle involved must file if the driver fails to do so A police report at the scene does not replace the driver's DMV filing obligation.
Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, "Your Responsibilities," p.93. ORS 811.720 (duty to report); Form 735-32 (Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance Report). Verified Apr 2026
- Deadline to file written report (days)
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Crash reports are due within **72 hours** (3 days) of the collision. The reporting form is DMV Form 735-32 (Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report).
Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, p.93: "File a collision report within 72 hours, Form 735-32." ORS 811.725. Verified Apr 2026
- Where to file
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The driver's report goes to **Oregon DMV**, on Form 735-32 (Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report). A police report filed at the scene does not satisfy the driver's separate obligation to report to DMV. Even if police respond and file their own report, you must still file Form 735-32 with DMV within 72 hours whenever the collision is reportable (damage over $2,500 to a vehicle or other property, any vehicle towed due to damage over $2,500, or injury or death).
Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, "Traffic Collisions," pp. 93-94: "A police report does not replace your requirement to file a report with DMV." Verified Jul 2026
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