WELCOME TO
Post Collision Procedure
Start
For the Best Experience
Audio Is Highly Recommended
This course was built with guided narration to bring each lesson to life. The audio adds tone, emphasis, and real-world context that text alone can’t fully capture. Listening also helps the information stick, keeps you engaged, and makes every scenario easier to follow. If possible, use headphones or turn up your speakers so you can get the full experience.
Audio isn’t required — but it makes the experience dramatically better.
back
Next
BEYOND THE CRASH
THE DEVESTATING IMPACTS OF UNSAFE DRIVING
Next
back
Post-Collision Procedure
Understanding how to act in the immediate aftermath of a collision is crucial for professional drivers.
This course underscores the significance of initial actions and decisions made at the scene, which can affect the safety of all parties, as well as the legal and procedural outcome.
Next
back
What to do First
Click through the steps to discover how to manage a collision
Step 3:
Step 1:
Step 5:
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Secure the Scene
Document Everything
Step 2:
Step 4:
BONUS
Check for Injuries
and Call 911
How can you prepare for handling collisions before they occur?
Remain at the Scene
Next
back
Next
back
Securing the scene
Activate hazard lights immediately to alert other drivers.
Place reflective triangles to guide traffic around the accident.
Check for any immediate dangers like leaking fuel or fires.
If safe, move the vehicle to the shoulder to clear a traffic lane.
Direct oncoming vehicles away from the accident site safely.
Coordinate with other drivers to warn incoming traffic.
Prioritize safety for all involved while ensuring smooth traffic flow.
Next
back
Troogle
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Search
back
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Troogle
#safetycheck
#postcollision
#changinglanesacademy
Related to... Post-Collision Procedure
Images
Next
back
Reporting collisions
Why It's Required
Reporting a collision to your motor carrier isn’t just company policy — it’s a federal requirement and an essential step for safety. No matter how minor or serious the incident may seem, your employer must be notified immediately to ensure proper documentation, meet FMCSA reporting standards, and recieve the support you need.
back
Reporting Collisions
What To Include in Your Report?
- Location of the incident
- Time and date
- Vehicle number and load status
- Injuries to yourself or others
- Police report number (if available)
- Photos or dash cam footage, if possible
- Names/contact info of any witnesses
back
Reporting Collisions
What Could Happen If You Don't Report?
You could face disciplinary action or termination It may delay your company's response to insurance, legal, or FMCSA requirements Unreported incidents may still show up on your MVR record. Worst case? Your company finds out from law enforcement - not from you
back
Reporting Collisions
Even if you think the incident was "no big deal"... ... Treat it like it matters - because it does!
back
Next
Next
back
remain at the scene until law enforcement clears you
Even if...
There are no injuries
The other party says, “It’s fine”
You’re just “moving up the road”
You’re in a hurry to deliver
It doesn’t matter. You're legally locked in until released.
Next
back
Why It Matters:
- FMCSA considers leaving the scene a major offense
- Your ELD, GPS, and cameras all log your location
- Leaving = automatic fault in many cases—even if you weren’t at fault
- Could result in criminal charges, license suspension, or termination
You May Leave ONLY When:
- A police officer or emergency official tells you it's okay
- You’re transported away for medical reasons
- Your carrier gives clearance after law enforcement does
Next
back
Documenting The Incident: Key Steps
Collect contact details (name and contact information) from all drivers and witnesses involved.
Take clear photos or video of the accident scene, vehicles, and surroundings (start far away and work your way toward the scene).
Note the time, date, and weather conditions at the time of the accident.
Record vehicle positions before any are moved from the scene.
Gather details of any law enforcement agencies and EMS agencies on site.
Next
back
Next
back
back
Next
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
start
Collision Course:Choose Your Own Road
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
You’re driving down the highway, heading toward your delivery destination, when suddenly — BAM! Another vehicle veers into your lane, and you collide. Every second counts. Will you stay calm, follow correct procedures, and survive with your CDL intact? Or will panic, poor choices, and missed steps cost you your job... or worse? Choose carefully. Your future depends on it.
next
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
The collision
Smoke rises from under the hood. Traffic rushes past dangerously close. You have to act fast to avoid a second crash.
Stay frozen in the middle of the lane.
Move your vehicle off the roadway if possible, set out reflective triangles, and turn on your hazard lights.
Jump out an scream at the other driver.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Scene Secured
You've moved off the road and set out warning devices. Now, lives could depend on your next decision.
Check for injuries (yours and others) and call 911 immediately.
Assume everyone’s fine and drive off.
Wait to see if someone else calls for help.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Help is on the Way
Sirens are coming closer. As you take a breath, you remember — there’s more you’re required to do before this is over.
Say nothing and hope the problem goes away.
Post a selfie with the crash on social media.
Notify your employer immediately, regardless of who’s at fault.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
knock, knock, they're here
Officers and EMT's arrive and are at your door. With everything happening fast, your next move could make all the difference. How can you handle this?
Stay at the scene, provide your license, registration, and insurance to officers.
Try to sneak away quietly.
Argue with the officer and refuse to hand over documents.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Closing the Case
The paperwork is just beginning. If you don’t act now, crucial details could be lost. How will you make sure you're covered?
Apologize repeatedly and admit guilt to everyone.
Take detailed photos of the scene, all vehicles, skid marks, road conditions, and record witness names. Only state facts, don't admit fault
Leave everything undocumented and trust your memory.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
FROZEN IN DANGER
You freeze in the middle of the road, and before you can react, another car slams into you. Metal crunches, glass shatters, and your cab is jolted violently. What started as a single crash has now turned into a chaotic, life-threatening situation.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
That's not good...
Anger takes over as you threaten the other driver, your words sharp and reckless. Moments later, the police arrive, and you're arrested for disorderly conduct. What was a crash is now a criminal offense, making everything much worse.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Hit and run!
You drive off, convinced it's no big deal. But when the police catch up to you, the reality hits... hit-and-run charges, a criminal record, and the looming threat of jail time. What seemed like a quick escape now seals your fate.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Bystander Disaster
You stand frozen, waiting for someone else to take charge. Seconds feel like minutes as the situation grows more dangerous. You finally act, but by then, it’s too late—help arrives only to find the damage is done, and serious injury is inevitable.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Silent Surprise
You stay silent, hoping it’ll all fade away. But instead, you’re served with a lawsuit. The shock doesn’t end there—when your employer learns what happened, you lose your job as well. What you thought would blow over now haunts your future.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
caught in the act
You share the crash online, thinking it’s no big deal. But before you can explain, your employer sees it. Without hesitation, you're fired on the spot. What seemed like a harmless post costs you your job.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Failed escape
You thought you could slip away unnoticed, but it didn’t go as planned. The police tracked you down fast, and before you knew it, you were in cuffs, arrested on the spot. Your attempt to escape only made things worse.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Arguing with Authority
You let your temper flare and argue with the officer, raising your voice and refusing to cooperate. Things escalate. You're placed in handcuffs and charged with obstruction.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
words can cost you
In a moment of regret, you apologize and admit fault. Later, those words come back to haunt you in court. What seemed like an honest confession becomes the key piece of evidence, and just like that, you lose the lawsuit.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Lost in the Detail
You trust your memory and walk away without documenting anything. Months later, the details fade, and the evidence disappears. With nothing to back you up, you’re left defenseless—and just like that, you lose your case.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Congratulations!
You handled the situation like a professional. You moved your vehicle, contacted the proper authorities, notified your employer, stayed at the scene, and documented everything thoroughly. You’ve made it through the collision scenario successfully. Your job, your safety, and your freedom are intact.
Well done!
Next
YOU COMPLETED THE
Post Collision Procedure
COURSE
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Securing The Scene
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What To Do First
Why It Matters
Reporting Collisions
Remain At Scene
Key Steps
Post Collision Procedure REVIEW
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What to do First
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Click through the steps to discover how to manage a collision
Step 3:
Step 1:
Step 5:
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Secure the Scene
Document Everything
Step 2:
Step 4:
BONUS
Check for Injuries
and Call 911
How can you prepare for handling collisions before they occur?
Remain at the Scene
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Securing the scene
Activate hazard lights immediately to alert other drivers.
Place reflective triangles to guide traffic around the accident.
Check for any immediate dangers like leaking fuel or fires.
If safe, move the vehicle to the shoulder to clear a traffic lane.
Direct oncoming vehicles away from the accident site safely.
Coordinate with other drivers to warn incoming traffic.
Prioritize safety for all involved while ensuring smooth traffic flow.
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Troogle
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Search
back
Back To Menu Page
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Troogle
#safetycheck
#postcollision
#changinglanesacademy
Related to... Post-Collision Procedure
Images
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting collisions
Why It's Required
Reporting a collision to your motor carrier isn’t just company policy — it’s a federal requirement and an essential step for safety. No matter how minor or serious the incident may seem, your employer must be notified immediately to ensure proper documentation, meet FMCSA reporting standards, and recieve the support you need.
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting Collisions
What To Include in Your Report?
- Location of the incident
- Time and date
- Vehicle number and load status
- Injuries to yourself or others
- Police report number (if available)
- Photos or dash cam footage, if possible
- Names/contact info of any witnesses
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting Collisions
What Could Happen If You Don't Report?
You could face disciplinary action or termination It may delay your company's response to insurance, legal, or FMCSA requirements Unreported incidents may still show up on your MVR record. Worst case? Your company finds out from law enforcement - not from you
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting Collisions
Even if you think the incident was "no big deal"... ... Treat it like it matters - because it does!
back
Next
Back To Menu Page
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
remain at the scene until law enforcement clears you
Even if...
There are no injuries
The other party says, “It’s fine”
You’re just “moving up the road”
You’re in a hurry to deliver
It doesn’t matter. You're legally locked in until released.
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Why It Matters:
- FMCSA considers leaving the scene a major offense
- Your ELD, GPS, and cameras all log your location
- Leaving = automatic fault in many cases—even if you weren’t at fault
- Could result in criminal charges, license suspension, or termination
You May Leave ONLY When:
- A police officer or emergency official tells you it's okay
- You’re transported away for medical reasons
- Your carrier gives clearance after law enforcement does
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Documenting The Incident: Key Steps
Collect contact details (name and contact information) from all drivers and witnesses involved.
Take clear photos or video of the accident scene, vehicles, and surroundings (start far away and work your way toward the scene).
Note the time, date, and weather conditions at the time of the accident.
Record vehicle positions before any are moved from the scene.
Gather details of any law enforcement agencies and EMS agencies on site.
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
back
Next
Back To Menu Page
END OF
Post Collision Procedure
REVIEW
Back to quiz
GO TO program page
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This is an interactive course, designed for you to
explore
and
click
engage.
You’re safe to click your way around the pages to:
Watch for this icon throughout the course in the upper righthand corner. It will show you where to click or provide page instructions.
- Reveal hidden information
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Look For Signs Of Distress
Identify anyone showing signs of shock, confusion, or severe pain. These conditions require immediate attention and can indicate more serious underlying injuries.
Contact Emergency Services
Call 911 promptly, providing a clear description of the injuries observed, and location of the accident. Clearly relay whether any life-threatening conditions are present.
Administer First Aid If Trained
Provide first aid care if properly trained and confident. Actions such as stopping bleeding or administering CPR can be critical while waiting for emergency responders.
Check For Injuries and Call 911
Always check for injuries
Call 911, even if injuries are not obvious
Secure the Scene
Prevent secondary collisions by moving off of the roadway
Turn on hazards
Set out triangles
Ensure Safe Conditions For Injured Persons
Make those injured comfortable without moving them unless they are in immediate danger. This helps prevent exacerbation of possible injuries.
Handling collisions before they occur
Familiarize yourself with company policies
Keep your emergency kit stocked
Understand local traffic laws
Conduct An Immediate Safety Check
Quickly examine yourself and others for visible injuries and ensure a safe environment for medical attention. Always prioritize life-threatening conditions first.
Document Everything
Take photos of all vehicles, road conditions, skid marks
Record names and contact information of witnesses
Don’t admit fault—just provide facts
Remain at the Scene
Leaving = criminal offense in most states
Provide license, registration, and insurance to responding officers
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Many carriers require immediate notification regardless of fault
Communicate With Clarity
Clearly and calmly communicate with both the injured parties and responders to ensure accurate flow of critical injury information.
Look For Signs Of Distress
Identify anyone showing signs of shock, confusion, or severe pain. These conditions require immediate attention and can indicate more serious underlying injuries.
Contact Emergency Services
Call 911 promptly, providing a clear description of the injuries observed, and location of the accident. Clearly relay whether any life-threatening conditions are present.
Administer First Aid If Trained
Provide first aid care if properly trained and confident. Actions such as stopping bleeding or administering CPR can be critical while waiting for emergency responders.
Check For Injuries and Call 911
Always check for injuries
Call 911, even if injuries are not obvious
Secure the Scene
Prevent secondary collisions by moving off of the roadway
Turn on hazards
Set out triangles
Ensure Safe Conditions For Injured Persons
Make those injured comfortable without moving them unless they are in immediate danger. This helps prevent exacerbation of possible injuries.
Handling collisions before they occur
Familiarize yourself with company policies
Keep your emergency kit stocked
Understand local traffic laws
Conduct An Immediate Safety Check
Quickly examine yourself and others for visible injuries and ensure a safe environment for medical attention. Always prioritize life-threatening conditions first.
Document Everything
Take photos of all vehicles, road conditions, skid marks
Record names and contact information of witnesses
Don’t admit fault—just provide facts
Remain at the Scene
Leaving = criminal offense in most states
Provide license, registration, and insurance to responding officers
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Many carriers require immediate notification regardless of fault
Communicate With Clarity
Clearly and calmly communicate with both the injured parties and responders to ensure accurate flow of critical injury information.
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WELCOME TO
Post Collision Procedure
Start
For the Best Experience
Audio Is Highly Recommended
This course was built with guided narration to bring each lesson to life. The audio adds tone, emphasis, and real-world context that text alone can’t fully capture. Listening also helps the information stick, keeps you engaged, and makes every scenario easier to follow. If possible, use headphones or turn up your speakers so you can get the full experience.
Audio isn’t required — but it makes the experience dramatically better.
back
Next
BEYOND THE CRASH
THE DEVESTATING IMPACTS OF UNSAFE DRIVING
Next
back
Post-Collision Procedure
Understanding how to act in the immediate aftermath of a collision is crucial for professional drivers. This course underscores the significance of initial actions and decisions made at the scene, which can affect the safety of all parties, as well as the legal and procedural outcome.
Next
back
What to do First
Click through the steps to discover how to manage a collision
Step 3:
Step 1:
Step 5:
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Secure the Scene
Document Everything
Step 2:
Step 4:
BONUS
Check for Injuries and Call 911
How can you prepare for handling collisions before they occur?
Remain at the Scene
Next
back
Next
back
Securing the scene
Activate hazard lights immediately to alert other drivers.
Place reflective triangles to guide traffic around the accident.
Check for any immediate dangers like leaking fuel or fires.
If safe, move the vehicle to the shoulder to clear a traffic lane.
Direct oncoming vehicles away from the accident site safely.
Coordinate with other drivers to warn incoming traffic.
Prioritize safety for all involved while ensuring smooth traffic flow.
Next
back
Troogle
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Search
back
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Troogle
#safetycheck
#postcollision
#changinglanesacademy
Related to... Post-Collision Procedure
Images
Next
back
Reporting collisions
Why It's Required
Reporting a collision to your motor carrier isn’t just company policy — it’s a federal requirement and an essential step for safety. No matter how minor or serious the incident may seem, your employer must be notified immediately to ensure proper documentation, meet FMCSA reporting standards, and recieve the support you need.
back
Reporting Collisions
What To Include in Your Report?
back
Reporting Collisions
What Could Happen If You Don't Report?
You could face disciplinary action or termination It may delay your company's response to insurance, legal, or FMCSA requirements Unreported incidents may still show up on your MVR record. Worst case? Your company finds out from law enforcement - not from you
back
Reporting Collisions
Even if you think the incident was "no big deal"... ... Treat it like it matters - because it does!
back
Next
Next
back
remain at the scene until law enforcement clears you
Even if...
There are no injuries
The other party says, “It’s fine”
You’re just “moving up the road”
You’re in a hurry to deliver
It doesn’t matter. You're legally locked in until released.
Next
back
Why It Matters:
You May Leave ONLY When:
Next
back
Documenting The Incident: Key Steps
Collect contact details (name and contact information) from all drivers and witnesses involved.
Take clear photos or video of the accident scene, vehicles, and surroundings (start far away and work your way toward the scene).
Note the time, date, and weather conditions at the time of the accident.
Record vehicle positions before any are moved from the scene.
Gather details of any law enforcement agencies and EMS agencies on site.
Next
back
Next
back
back
Next
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
start
Collision Course:Choose Your Own Road
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
You’re driving down the highway, heading toward your delivery destination, when suddenly — BAM! Another vehicle veers into your lane, and you collide. Every second counts. Will you stay calm, follow correct procedures, and survive with your CDL intact? Or will panic, poor choices, and missed steps cost you your job... or worse? Choose carefully. Your future depends on it.
next
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
The collision
Smoke rises from under the hood. Traffic rushes past dangerously close. You have to act fast to avoid a second crash.
Stay frozen in the middle of the lane.
Move your vehicle off the roadway if possible, set out reflective triangles, and turn on your hazard lights.
Jump out an scream at the other driver.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Scene Secured
You've moved off the road and set out warning devices. Now, lives could depend on your next decision.
Check for injuries (yours and others) and call 911 immediately.
Assume everyone’s fine and drive off.
Wait to see if someone else calls for help.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Help is on the Way
Sirens are coming closer. As you take a breath, you remember — there’s more you’re required to do before this is over.
Say nothing and hope the problem goes away.
Post a selfie with the crash on social media.
Notify your employer immediately, regardless of who’s at fault.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
knock, knock, they're here
Officers and EMT's arrive and are at your door. With everything happening fast, your next move could make all the difference. How can you handle this?
Stay at the scene, provide your license, registration, and insurance to officers.
Try to sneak away quietly.
Argue with the officer and refuse to hand over documents.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Closing the Case
The paperwork is just beginning. If you don’t act now, crucial details could be lost. How will you make sure you're covered?
Apologize repeatedly and admit guilt to everyone.
Take detailed photos of the scene, all vehicles, skid marks, road conditions, and record witness names. Only state facts, don't admit fault
Leave everything undocumented and trust your memory.
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
FROZEN IN DANGER
You freeze in the middle of the road, and before you can react, another car slams into you. Metal crunches, glass shatters, and your cab is jolted violently. What started as a single crash has now turned into a chaotic, life-threatening situation.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
That's not good...
Anger takes over as you threaten the other driver, your words sharp and reckless. Moments later, the police arrive, and you're arrested for disorderly conduct. What was a crash is now a criminal offense, making everything much worse.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Hit and run!
You drive off, convinced it's no big deal. But when the police catch up to you, the reality hits... hit-and-run charges, a criminal record, and the looming threat of jail time. What seemed like a quick escape now seals your fate.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Bystander Disaster
You stand frozen, waiting for someone else to take charge. Seconds feel like minutes as the situation grows more dangerous. You finally act, but by then, it’s too late—help arrives only to find the damage is done, and serious injury is inevitable.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Silent Surprise
You stay silent, hoping it’ll all fade away. But instead, you’re served with a lawsuit. The shock doesn’t end there—when your employer learns what happened, you lose your job as well. What you thought would blow over now haunts your future.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
caught in the act
You share the crash online, thinking it’s no big deal. But before you can explain, your employer sees it. Without hesitation, you're fired on the spot. What seemed like a harmless post costs you your job.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Failed escape
You thought you could slip away unnoticed, but it didn’t go as planned. The police tracked you down fast, and before you knew it, you were in cuffs, arrested on the spot. Your attempt to escape only made things worse.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Arguing with Authority
You let your temper flare and argue with the officer, raising your voice and refusing to cooperate. Things escalate. You're placed in handcuffs and charged with obstruction.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
words can cost you
In a moment of regret, you apologize and admit fault. Later, those words come back to haunt you in court. What seemed like an honest confession becomes the key piece of evidence, and just like that, you lose the lawsuit.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Lost in the Detail
You trust your memory and walk away without documenting anything. Months later, the details fade, and the evidence disappears. With nothing to back you up, you’re left defenseless—and just like that, you lose your case.
Try again!
Collision Course: Choose Your Own Road
Congratulations!
You handled the situation like a professional. You moved your vehicle, contacted the proper authorities, notified your employer, stayed at the scene, and documented everything thoroughly. You’ve made it through the collision scenario successfully. Your job, your safety, and your freedom are intact.
Well done!
Next
YOU COMPLETED THE
Post Collision Procedure
COURSE
Go to quiz
Go to course review
back
Securing The Scene
Troogle
What To Do First
Why It Matters
Reporting Collisions
Remain At Scene
Key Steps
Post Collision Procedure REVIEW
This activity is for your review and is not required.
Start
GO TO Courses
What to do First
Back To Menu Page
Click through the steps to discover how to manage a collision
Step 3:
Step 1:
Step 5:
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Secure the Scene
Document Everything
Step 2:
Step 4:
BONUS
Check for Injuries and Call 911
How can you prepare for handling collisions before they occur?
Remain at the Scene
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Securing the scene
Activate hazard lights immediately to alert other drivers.
Place reflective triangles to guide traffic around the accident.
Check for any immediate dangers like leaking fuel or fires.
If safe, move the vehicle to the shoulder to clear a traffic lane.
Direct oncoming vehicles away from the accident site safely.
Coordinate with other drivers to warn incoming traffic.
Prioritize safety for all involved while ensuring smooth traffic flow.
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Troogle
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Search
back
Back To Menu Page
Assessing Injuries & Calling Emergency Services
Troogle
#safetycheck
#postcollision
#changinglanesacademy
Related to... Post-Collision Procedure
Images
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting collisions
Why It's Required
Reporting a collision to your motor carrier isn’t just company policy — it’s a federal requirement and an essential step for safety. No matter how minor or serious the incident may seem, your employer must be notified immediately to ensure proper documentation, meet FMCSA reporting standards, and recieve the support you need.
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting Collisions
What To Include in Your Report?
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting Collisions
What Could Happen If You Don't Report?
You could face disciplinary action or termination It may delay your company's response to insurance, legal, or FMCSA requirements Unreported incidents may still show up on your MVR record. Worst case? Your company finds out from law enforcement - not from you
back
Back To Menu Page
Reporting Collisions
Even if you think the incident was "no big deal"... ... Treat it like it matters - because it does!
back
Next
Back To Menu Page
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
remain at the scene until law enforcement clears you
Even if...
There are no injuries
The other party says, “It’s fine”
You’re just “moving up the road”
You’re in a hurry to deliver
It doesn’t matter. You're legally locked in until released.
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Why It Matters:
You May Leave ONLY When:
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
Documenting The Incident: Key Steps
Collect contact details (name and contact information) from all drivers and witnesses involved.
Take clear photos or video of the accident scene, vehicles, and surroundings (start far away and work your way toward the scene).
Note the time, date, and weather conditions at the time of the accident.
Record vehicle positions before any are moved from the scene.
Gather details of any law enforcement agencies and EMS agencies on site.
Next
back
Back To Menu Page
back
Next
Back To Menu Page
END OF
Post Collision Procedure
REVIEW
Back to quiz
GO TO program page
back
This is an interactive course, designed for you to
explore
and
click
engage.
You’re safe to click your way around the pages to:
Watch for this icon throughout the course in the upper righthand corner. It will show you where to click or provide page instructions.
continue
Look For Signs Of Distress
Identify anyone showing signs of shock, confusion, or severe pain. These conditions require immediate attention and can indicate more serious underlying injuries.
Contact Emergency Services
Call 911 promptly, providing a clear description of the injuries observed, and location of the accident. Clearly relay whether any life-threatening conditions are present.
Administer First Aid If Trained
Provide first aid care if properly trained and confident. Actions such as stopping bleeding or administering CPR can be critical while waiting for emergency responders.
Check For Injuries and Call 911
Always check for injuries
Call 911, even if injuries are not obvious
Secure the Scene
Prevent secondary collisions by moving off of the roadway
Turn on hazards
Set out triangles
Ensure Safe Conditions For Injured Persons
Make those injured comfortable without moving them unless they are in immediate danger. This helps prevent exacerbation of possible injuries.
Handling collisions before they occur
Familiarize yourself with company policies
Keep your emergency kit stocked
Understand local traffic laws
Conduct An Immediate Safety Check
Quickly examine yourself and others for visible injuries and ensure a safe environment for medical attention. Always prioritize life-threatening conditions first.
Document Everything
Take photos of all vehicles, road conditions, skid marks
Record names and contact information of witnesses
Don’t admit fault—just provide facts
Remain at the Scene
Leaving = criminal offense in most states
Provide license, registration, and insurance to responding officers
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Many carriers require immediate notification regardless of fault
Communicate With Clarity
Clearly and calmly communicate with both the injured parties and responders to ensure accurate flow of critical injury information.
Look For Signs Of Distress
Identify anyone showing signs of shock, confusion, or severe pain. These conditions require immediate attention and can indicate more serious underlying injuries.
Contact Emergency Services
Call 911 promptly, providing a clear description of the injuries observed, and location of the accident. Clearly relay whether any life-threatening conditions are present.
Administer First Aid If Trained
Provide first aid care if properly trained and confident. Actions such as stopping bleeding or administering CPR can be critical while waiting for emergency responders.
Check For Injuries and Call 911
Always check for injuries
Call 911, even if injuries are not obvious
Secure the Scene
Prevent secondary collisions by moving off of the roadway
Turn on hazards
Set out triangles
Ensure Safe Conditions For Injured Persons
Make those injured comfortable without moving them unless they are in immediate danger. This helps prevent exacerbation of possible injuries.
Handling collisions before they occur
Familiarize yourself with company policies
Keep your emergency kit stocked
Understand local traffic laws
Conduct An Immediate Safety Check
Quickly examine yourself and others for visible injuries and ensure a safe environment for medical attention. Always prioritize life-threatening conditions first.
Document Everything
Take photos of all vehicles, road conditions, skid marks
Record names and contact information of witnesses
Don’t admit fault—just provide facts
Remain at the Scene
Leaving = criminal offense in most states
Provide license, registration, and insurance to responding officers
Notify Your Employer Immediately
Many carriers require immediate notification regardless of fault
Communicate With Clarity
Clearly and calmly communicate with both the injured parties and responders to ensure accurate flow of critical injury information.