City of Glenarden, MD

Accident Reports

Accident reports are written within 72 hours from the time of the accident and available for pick-up the day after the 72 hour period. Case numbers are not required to be provided when both vehicles can be driven from the scene and no one has been injured. Copies are only given to persons involved in the accident.

Written Accident Reports:

A written accident report is only required if one or more of the following circumstances exist:

  1. Hit & Run – with striking vehicle information
  2. Witness- by a police officer
  3. One or both vehicle’s need towing (disable)
  4. Personal property damage ( state signs, owner’s property, etc)
  5. State or local government vehicles
  6. Personal Injury or injuries
  7. Pedestrian struck or fatality