OAR 740-100-0020: Motor Carrier Collision Notification and Reporting

(1) Definition of Reportable Collision: The term "reportable collision" means an occurrence, involving a commercial motor vehicle operated on public highways by a motor carrier subject to the provisions of ORS Chapter 825, resulting in: (a) Fatality: The death of a human being at the scene or within 30 days as a result of the collision; (b) Injury: A person injured as a result of the collision, and transported from the scene for medical treatment; or (c) Towaway: Vehicles disabled as a result of the collision, and towed from the scene, or assisted in order to proceed under their own power. (2) Immediate Notification of Fatal Collision: (a) When a reportable collision involves the death of one or more persons, the motor carrier will notify ODOT within 24 hours of the time they learned of the fatality. Notification should be made by telephone (503) 986-3507, or by fax (503) 986-4249, and must include the information in subsection (b) of this section. (b) The notification required by subsection (a) of this section must include the most reliable information available to the motor carrier on the following subjects: (A) Date and time of the collision; (B) Location of the collision; (C) Name of each carrier involved; (D) Number of persons killed; (E) Brief description of the collision; and (F) Name and telephone number of the person reporting. (3) Reporting of Collision: (a) Within 30 days after the date of a reportable collision, the motor carrier must submit the completed original of ODOT Form 735-9229 (Motor Carrier Collision Report) with Form 735-32 "Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report" to the ODOT DMV Collision Reporting Unit, 1905 Lana Ave. NE, Salem OR 97314. (b) The motor carrier must fill in the form completely and accurately with the most reliable information available to the carrier at the time the report is submitted. (c) ODOT Form 735-9229 is attached to Form 735-32 "Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report," available at DMV offices statewide or by phone at 503-945-5098.