Submit a Report or Certification. By Mail request for a vehicle collision report.You can search, purchase, and immediately download certified crash (accident) reports online. For reporting car accidents in California, you must complete and submit the Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California, also known as Form SR-1. Driver or Owner: List the driver or owner of the vehicle. If only your property was damaged, please list your name and address. If an accident results in injury or death, you have 24 hours to file a written report with authorities and 10 days to report it to the DMV. The Oakland Police Department is committed to reducing crime and serving the community through fair, quality policing. Sign Up for Emergency Alerts. Search and request crash reports online from the Maine State Police Crash Database.