Australia · Practical guide
Car accident details checklist for Australia
A shared record helps you organise the information needed after a collision. This guide focuses on driver and vehicle details; state or territory reporting and your insurer’s claim process remain separate.
Record known facts and check differences before signing. Immediate danger or injury calls for help before documentation.
1. Record the place and time
Use the actual date, time and location of the accident. Check the country, street and town before continuing: the event location determines the document layout. Only add information about injuries or witnesses that you know.
2. Keep vehicle A and B separate
Agree which vehicle is A and which is B and use that assignment throughout. Record vehicle, driver and policyholder details separately; these may be different people. Check the policy number against the insurance document rather than guessing.
3. Describe the circumstances
Complete the circumstances for each vehicle. Describe what you observed, the movements and directions. Avoid conclusions about fault. Use a sketch to clarify positions, keeping A and B consistent with the rest of the record.
4. Review both sides
The other person can join through an invitation link or QR code. You can also share one phone. Read both sides back and flag mistakes during review. Discuss differences before either person signs.
5. Sign the checked version
Check names, plates, insurance details, location, circumstances and sketch again. Each participant should review their own information. A signature should not be used to skip an unresolved difference about the facts.
6. Keep the PDF
Download the PDF and check that it is readable. Save your own copy and ask your insurer which supporting documents and submission channel they need. The tool does not automatically file a claim or send the record to an insurer.
Registration and driver information
Record the vehicle registration, sometimes called rego, and the correct driver and contact details. Check the insurance information separately: the driver may not be the policyholder. NRMA’s claim guidance lists the types of information an insurer may ask for; your own insurer may need additional details.
State and territory procedures
Check the official procedure for the state or territory where the accident happened. Creating an A4 PDF here does not notify the police or submit an insurance claim. Keep the actual accident location accurate even when a vehicle or driver comes from another state.
Keep a useful record
Review both vehicles, the time and location, the description and sketch before signing. Describe what you observed. Save your PDF and keep any separate evidence with your records, then ask your insurer how to provide it. Photo upload and automatic claims submission are not available in this tool.
DEMO
Read the example
In the fictional example, two vehicles make contact while parking. Find A and B in the PDF. Compare names, plates, date and location with the description. Then check whether the sketch and selected circumstances tell a consistent story. The DEMO document contains no real signatures and is not intended for submission.
View sample PDF ↗Check before signing
- Registration plate and vehicle details
- Insurance certificate or policy number
- Driving licence and contact details
- Date, time and location of the accident
- Description, sketch and any witnesses
Preparing a document is separate from filing a claim. Crashform does not decide liability or guarantee acceptance by every insurer.
Sources and next steps
Local sources consulted on 8 October 2026. This guide describes our tool; it is not an insurer review or endorsement. Follow current instructions from your insurer and the relevant authorities.