Accident Reports

A.)        You will be given a case number you can use to obtain a completed crash report.  

1. On the internet, you will need to go to www.buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com. You will need the involved party’s last name or a case number. 

B.)        If your vehicle was towed from the scene it was taken to Tri-State Towing at 1501 N. Evans in Evansville, IN  47711.  Phone: (812) 476-4004

NOTE: Only the registered owner, with picture I.D., can recover the vehicle.  It is recommended to contact Tri-State Towing prior to arriving to recover your vehicle for three reasons:

1.)  To ensure Tri-State is open;

2.)  To ensure that you will have all the proper paperwork to recover your vehicle and;

3.)  To arrange a time to recover your vehicle – this will allow Tri-State to get your vehicle ready, decreasing your wait time.

C.)        The Indiana Operator’s “Certificate of Compliance” form MUST be filled out and sent to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (by the insurance company) within 10 days of the crash by every motorist involved regardless of who initiated the crash or what state the driver lives in. If the insurance company fails to file this form your license will be suspended or revoked by the State of Indiana. The website for the insurance company to send the Certificate of Compliance to is  www.in.gov/bmv.

D.)        If you were given a traffic citation in relation to the accident, you MUST appear in court on the date and time located at the bottom of the citation.  If you fail to appear in court there may be a warrant issued for your arrest.  If you have any questions or concerns about the court date call the Vanderburgh County Clerk at (812) 435-5488.