Under Alberta law, you must report any collision that:
- involves injuries, or
- causes more than $5,000 in total property damage (combined for all vehicles)
Collisions are also reportable if:
- occurs on a public street, roadway, parking or recreation area
- is a hit-and-run
Start your report from home
You can start your collision report online before visiting in person.
- Visit Report a Collision website to begin your report.
- You’ll receive a reference number to bring with you when you visit the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC).
Visit the Cochrane Collision Reporting Centre
1. Remove vehicle from the roadway, if safe to do so.
2. Exchange information with the other involved drivers/parties, including independent witnesses. Obtain names, phone numbers, insurance and vehicle information, including driver’s licence and plate number.
3. Go to the CRC with your vehicle (12 Clydesdale Avenue Cochrane, Alberta). During business hours, towed vehicles must go directly to the police reporting centre from the scene of the collision. If your vehicle is drivable, report the collision within 72 hours.
4. Bring your documentation with you to the CRC (driver’s licence, vehicle registration and insurance). The driver must report to the CRC with the vehicle.
Need help?
If you have questions, contact the Cochrane RCMP for guidance before you visit.