Accident Compliance

DOT accident reporting requires motor carriers to document FMCSA-defined, reportable crashes and maintain an accurate accident register under 49 CFR Part 390. This includes capturing required details for each reportable accident and retaining records for audit and compliance purposes.

A DOT-reportable accident includes any crash involving a commercial motor vehicle that results in a fatality, an injury requiring medical treatment away from the scene, or a vehicle being towed due to disabling damage, as defined by FMCSA regulations.

FMCSA regulations require motor carriers to maintain accident registers and supporting records for at least three years from the date of the accident. Records must be accessible and available during audits or compliance reviews.

DOT accident reporting software standardizes data capture, maintains an up-to-date accident register, and centralizes supporting documentation. This reduces manual work, improves record accuracy, and helps fleets stay audit-ready and compliant with FMCSA requirements.