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Been in a Crash in Florida? Get Clear Answers on Reporting Requirements<\/h1>

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By Patrick David Wilson \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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In crashes involving injury, death, or apparent damage of at least $2,000, the answer is right away. If a crash caused an injury, a death, or apparent damage of at least $2,000, the driver must notify police immediately. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 316.066<\/a>, for certain crashes, including one that resulted in death of, personal injury to, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort by anyone involved, a Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form must be completed and submitted to the department within 10 days after the law enforcement officer who in the regular course of duty investigates the crash completes the investigation, and the driver of a vehicle in a crash causing damage to a vehicle or other property that does not require a law enforcement report must submit a written report of the crash to the department within 10 days after the crash. So, how long do I have to report a crash in Florida? It depends on what happened, and the duties below explain each one.<\/p>\n

This guide is general information from Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC, a criminal defense firm in Miami. It is written under Patrick David Wilson, a lawyer at the firm. It isn’t legal advice about any one crash.<\/p>\n

How Long You Have to Report a Crash in Florida<\/h2>\n

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