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You must file a Florida Traffic Crash Report – Long Form within 10 days of the accident.

The Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form must include: The date, time, and location of the crash. A description of the vehicles involved. The names and addresses of the parties involved, including all drivers and passengers, and the identification of the vehicle in which each was a driver or a passenger. Frequently Asked Questions - Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles flhsmv.gov https://.flhsmv.gov › courts-enforcement › frequent... flhsmv.gov https://.flhsmv.gov › courts-enforcement › frequent...

Under Florida Statute § 316.066(4), the car accident report privilege states that any statements made by individuals involved in a crash to law enforcement are inadmissible as evidence in any court proceedings, civil or criminal case.

The fee for crash reports is $10.00 per report, per section 321.23, Florida Statutes. Customers are limited to a maximum of 10 reports per transaction. A convenience fee of $2.00 will be applied to each total transaction through the Florida Crash Portal.

an unintended event resulting in injury or damage, involving one or more motor vehicles on a highway that is publicly maintained and open to the public for vehicular travel. Uniform Guidelines for State Highway Safety Programs - NHTSA nhtsa.gov https://one.nhtsa.gov › tea21 › pages › AccidentInvest nhtsa.gov https://one.nhtsa.gov › tea21 › pages › AccidentInvest

Failure to report a car accident in the State of Florida can result in a substantial fine, but no criminal prosecution in and of itself. The criminal prosecution may come into play if you leave the scene of what is later determined to be a crime.