Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education

The use of pencil or blue ink on the completed copy of the accident report is not addressed in the accident investigation manual.

If an officer goes to an accident scene and determines there is not damage to property or injury to persons, a report should not be submitted.

The location and classification of an accident is determined by the first harmful event, which is the first occurrence that results in damage or injury.

If an accident occurs in a "posted" construction zone but the construction zone had no bearing on the accident, the "CONSTRUCTION ZONE" box should be checked "N...

Any type of motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident can be shown as unit number one on the Accident Report (Cr-3).