The Texas Blue Form, officially known as Form CR-2, is a report that drivers must complete following a motor vehicle crash that is not investigated by law enforcement. This form is necessary when the crash results in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000. Timely submission of the report, within 10 days of the incident, is crucial for compliance with Texas law.
The Texas Blue form, officially known as Form CR-2, plays a crucial role in documenting motor vehicle crashes that do not involve law enforcement intervention. It is specifically designed for situations where an accident results in injury or death, or where property damage exceeds $1,000. Drivers must complete this report within ten days of the incident, ensuring that accurate information is provided. Key sections of the form include details about the crash location, the vehicles involved, and any injuries sustained by occupants. Additionally, the driver is required to provide a narrative statement describing the events surrounding the crash. Proper completion of the form is vital, as missing information can lead to delays in processing. The Texas Department of Transportation emphasizes the importance of submitting this report to maintain accurate records and facilitate any necessary follow-up. For those unable to fill out the form themselves, a representative may do so with an explanation. Clear guidelines are provided to help drivers navigate the reporting process effectively.
Form CR-2 (Rev. 04/15) Instructions
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
(Actual form begins on
following page.)
Instructions for
DRIVER’S CRASH REPORT
When completed, mail this form to:
NOTE: If you are filling out this form
Texas Department of Transportation
electronically, you may delete this
Crash Records
entire instruction page (including the
PO BOX 149349
page break at the bottom) before
AUSTIN TX 78714
printing or submitting the form.
Questions? Call: 844/274-7457
The driver of a motor vehicle involved in a crash not investigated by a law enforcement officer and resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to the property of any one person, including himself, to any apparent extent of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000), must within 10 days after such crash complete and forward this report in accordance with the instructions below.
Who Should Complete a CR_2? The CR_2 must be completed and signed by the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash. If the driver is unable to complete the report, another person may submit the report on behalf of the driver, with an explanation as to why the driver was unable to complete the form.
Section of Form
Instructions
LOCATION
Complete all data fields to the best of your knowledge; however, fields marked with an
asterisk (*) are required data fields and should include sufficient information for TxDOT to
process the report. This information is an important element in locating reports and
maintaining an accurate filing system. *County or City in the LOCATION portion is
required; if this information is not provided, the report will be returned to you.
DATE
*Date of Crash is a required data field and must include the specific month, day, and year
the crash occurred. Please provide the time of the crash if known. Only provide one date; if
the exact date is unknown, provide the date that the damage was discovered. If the date of
the crash is not provided, the report will be returned to you.
VEHICLES
In the portion titled #1 Your Vehicle, the name of the *Driver involved in the crash is a
required data field. All remaining information should be completed to the best of your
knowledge. In the portion titled #2 Other Vehicle, please specify if the crash involved
another motor vehicle, a train, a pedestrian, etc. and provide the name of the other involved
party on the line labeled Driver. Please complete the remaining information to the best of
your knowledge.
DAMAGE TO
If the crash involved damage to property other than vehicles, please provide all available
PROPERTY
information (description of property, location, owner, etc.).
INJURIES
In the portion titled #1 Injured Person, select the position of the occupant in your vehicle
that was injured as a result of the crash and complete all data fields on that person. In the
portion titled #2 Injured Person, select the position of the other person involved in the crash
that was injured and complete all data fields to the best of your knowledge. If known, please
indicate if the injured person wore a seatbelt.
DRIVER'S
State Briefly What Happened. In this section please provide a narrative description of the
STATEMENT
facts regarding this crash. If space is insufficient, attach a full size sheet of paper for
continuation. Please do not send photographs! Photographs cannot be returned.
SIGNATURE
Please review the report to insure accuracy and completeness, as this will expedite the
processing of the report and avoid having the report returned for insufficient information.
Once you are satisfied with the completeness of the report, sign in black or blue ink and mail
to the address at the top of this instruction page.
(Please read instructions on reverse side)
Form CR-2 (Rev. 04/15)
* Indicates Required Field
Page 1 of 1
Place Where
* County:
* City or Town:
Crash Occurred
If crash was outside city limits,
miles
of
indicate distance from nearest town
Complete one:
North
S
E
W
City or Town
Speed
Road on which
Constr.
Yes
crash occurred
Zone
No
Limit
Block Number
Street or Road Name
Route Number
• Intersecting street
• Not at intersection
Feet
Show nearest intersecting numbered highway. If urban, show nearest intersecting street.
a.m.
If exactly noon or
* Date of Crash
Day of Week
Hour
p.m.
midnight, so state.
#1 — Your Vehicle
Vehicle Ident. No.
Year
Make/
Type of
License
Model
Vehicle
Plate
Chevy, Ford, etc.
Sedan, Truck, Van, etc.
State
Number
* Driver
Last
First
M.I.
Mail Address
City & State
Zip
Driver’s
Date of Birth
Sex
Race
Approx. cost to repair
your vehicle
Owner
$
Insurance
Information
Insurance Company Name (not the agent)
Address
City
Policy Number
#2 — Other Vehicle
Motor Vehicle
Train
Pedestrian
Bicyclist
Other
(Complete information you have available — if unknown, mark "Not Known")
Driver
For
additional
vehicles
use
another
form.
Damage to Property
other than vehicles
Name object, show ownership, and state nature of damage.
#1 Injured Person
Passenger
Name
Age
Was Person Killed?
Date of Death
Seat Belt
Describe Injury
Used
Not Used
#2 Injured Person
State Briefly What Happened.
Please do not send photographs.
(If space is insufficient, continue on another page.)
* Driver’s Signature
(Please use blue or black ink only.)
Date of Report
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