Drivers involved in a collision can now complete and submit the report to The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) using a new online service. All that is needed is an internet connection and the ability to log onto DMV2U.oregon.gov. Get the details on the DMV Collision Report webpage.
“DMV is focusing on more self-service options,” said DMV Administrator Amy Joyce. “The new online option for the Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report is part of DMV’s menu of online services that are available 24/7 at DMV2U. The online collision report saves customers time as they no longer need to submit the form by mail, fax or at a DMV office. Customers can save and return to the report later and it will be available for 30 days.”
As a reminder, by law, you must file a collision report (formerly called an accident report) with Oregon DMV within 72 hours of a motor vehicle collision when any of the following are true:
Injury or death resulted from the collision.
Damage to your vehicle is over $2,500.
Damage to anyone’s property other than a vehicle involved in the collision is over $2,500.
Damage to any vehicle is over $2,500 and any vehicle is towed from the scene.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)’s Crash Analysis & Reporting Unit recorded 46,762 reportable crashes on all roads in Oregon in 2023. Oregon DMV staff annually process about 200,000 Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Reports. It is hoped that the online collision report will improve the collection of collision data, which other ODOT divisions use to plan and build safety projects, and which DMV’s Transportation Safety office uses to distribute federal grant money and other resources.
The collision report on DMV2U can be filled out using smartphones and other devices, and sender will immediately receive a confirmation email and reference number. “We strongly recommend to download a copy or print the report submitted. The online collision report meets ADA requirements and saves time.”
