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?
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Start your report online at reportacollision.com.
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Receive a reference number.
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Bring the reference number to a Collision Reporting Centre to complete your report.
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Provide your driver's licence, vehicle ownership, and insurance liability card.
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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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