Crash Reporting Resources for Law Enforcement Officers

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The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Center for Transportation Safety has been involved in multiple projects that identify and address the needs of law enforcement officers in Texas. Of particular importance is filling out the Texas CR-3 Crash Report accurately and completely. Check out the roll call videos, tip cards, and other resources below for crash reporting guidance.

The Importance of Crash Reporting

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How to Complete Address Fields

Crash Location Coordinates
Roll Call Video
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How to Complete CMV Fields (NEW)

Completing Carrier Fields (NEW)
Roll Call Video
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This tip card also contains information about Trailer fields. 

Completing Haz Mat Fields (NEW)
Roll Call Video
Completing Trailer-Related Fields (NEW)
Roll Call Video
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This tip card also contains information about CMVs being used for personal use.

Completing the Vehicle Damage Rating Field (NEW)
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Completing Vehicle Weight Fields (NEW)
Roll Call Video
IDENTIFYING CMVS (NEW)
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Other Resources

Training and Communications Plan: Download Plan

Best Practices for CMV Crash Reporting: Download Report

How to Complete Contributing Factor Fields & Crash Narratives

Roll Call Video
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How CR-3 Crash Data is Connected To Other Data Systems

Roll Call Video