“The Highway Traffic Act of Ontario requires that all collisions involving injury or death, or where the damage apparently exceeds $5,000.00 (combined) or where there is damage to highway property must be reported to the police forthwith.”
If any of the following circumstances exist, you should call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Personal injury or death;
- Any criminal activity, such as an impaired driver, stolen vehicles, assaults
- A government vehicle of any kind, including taxi cabs;
- A vehicle transporting dangerous goods;
- A person who’s drivers licence is suspended or is not insured;
- Damage to private, municipal or highway property;
- A pedestrian or cyclist;
- An uncooperative driver.
Collision Reporting Centre
The Collision Reporting Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm (excluding statutory holidays). Their phone number is 519-539-6026.
Collision Reporting Centre Criteria
Collisions may be reported at the CRC so long as the following conditions are met:
- None of the involved drivers is suspected of being intoxicated;
- Large vehicles (i.e. buses and transport trailer units) so long as they are not carrying hazardous materials;
- The drivers are residents of Ontario;
- Drivers do not have to attend together, but must ensure they have exchanged all pertinent information prior to leaving the scene;
- Do NOT get your vehicle fixed prior to attending the CRC, as officers will need to view and photograph damage.
What should I expect once I get to the Collision Reporting Centre?
A representative will examine your licence, permit and insurance information for validity. The representative will enter your portion of the report into a computer. After viewing your damage, a photograph of the damaged area will be taken to confirm the damage. You will receive a card with the officer’s name and an incident number. You will need that when you report the collision to your insurer.
What should I bring with me when I report?
Ideally both parties should attend at the same time to speed the process. We will need to view the vehicle that was damaged; your driver’s license, vehicle permit (ownership) and insurance slip. If there is a witness, their contact information is important.
Can Fail to Remain (Hit & Run) collisions be reported at the Collision Reporting Centre?
Yes, providing the collision meets the reporting criteria and the suspect is not known.
How long does the reporting process take?
Typically you should allow about 15-30 minutes once you arrive. In inclement weather, it may take longer.
How do I obtain a copy of a collision report?
Accident Support Services Limited will provide collision reports only to the person or business directly involved through their insurance company.
To obtain a motor vehicle collision report where an officer was involved, please email foi@woodstockpolice.ca for more information.