Under the Highway Traffic Act, you must report a collision to police if:

  • Anyone is injured
  • Damage exceeds $5,000
  • There is damage to highway property

In Hamilton, police no longer attend property-damage collisions. You can start your collision report online at reportacollision.com. 
You will receive a reference number to bring with you to a Collision Reporting Centre to complete your report.

How to File a Collision Report?

  1. Start your report online at reportacollision.com.

  2. Receive a reference number.

  3. Bring the reference number to a Collision Reporting Centre to complete your report.

  4. Provide your driver's licence, vehicle ownership, and insurance liability card.

  5. Your vehicle will be inspected, photographed, and a Damage Reported sticker applied.

Collision Reporting Centre Locations

Division 20 – East End Station

2825 King Street, Hamilton
905-560-0510

  • Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Division 30 – Mountain Station

400 Rymal Road East, Hamilton
905-385-2426

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you are involved in a collision that can be reported at a Collision Reporting Centre:

  • Exchange information with the other driver(s), including name, driver’s licence number, address, phone number, insurance information and vehicle details such as licence plate, make, model and year.
  • Get the name and phone number of any independent witnesses.
  • Start your collision report at reportacollision.com. You will receive a reference number to bring with you.
  • Attend a Collision Reporting Centre with your vehicle.
  • Bring your driver’s licence, vehicle ownership and insurance liability card.

Police will attend and investigate collisions involving:

  • Death or serious injury
  • Anyone transported to hospital by ambulance
  • Police, fire, ambulance, or other government vehicles
  • Vehicles carrying hazardous or dangerous goods
  • Criminal activity (such as impaired driving, suspended drivers, or no insurance)
  • Collisions causing significant traffic disruption
  • Property damage that creates a safety concern


In some cases, once safety concerns are addressed, drivers may be directed to a Collision Reporting Centre.

 

Fail to Remain Collisions:

These can be reported at a Collision Reporting Centre. If valid suspect information is available, the case may be assigned to an officer for follow-up.

To obtain a copy of a collision report or related documents, visit our Freedom of Information page for step-by-step instructions, required documentation, and fees

Collision Reporting

Collision reports can be started by visiting reportacollision.com. A reference number will be provided to bring into a Collision Reporting Centre to finalize the report. 

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