The law requires the driver to file this SR-1 form with DMV regardless of fault. This file contains important instructions and guidelines for filling out the California Traffic Accident Report (SR-1) form.The DMV requires that accidents be filed using the SR-1 Accident Reporting Form. How Do I Complete the CHP 190 Form? Reporting your accident to the DMV is quite simple: you must fill out the SR-1 report form online. You can also print the form in PDF format.