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Crash Preventability Eligibility & Submission Planner
Could your crash fit FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program? Answer a few questions to identify potential categories, check your documents, and build a practical DataQs submission plan.
Free Crash Preventability Eligibility & Submission Planner
Built for motor carriers, owner-operators, and safety managers reviewing a specific crash. The planner separates possible category fit from missing evidence and concerns that need closer review.
No account or email required. Save an editable draft and print a professional report.
- 01 Records
- 02 Review
- 03 Follow-Up
- 04 Your Plan
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Before You Use Your Review Plan
Does a category match mean FMCSA will approve my request?
No. A match means your answers appear consistent with a category. FMCSA reviews the evidence and decides whether a crash was Not Preventable, Preventable, or Undecided. This planner does not assign fault or a probability of success.
What happens after a Not Preventable determination?
The crash is excluded from the Crash Indicator BASIC calculation and receives a notation on PSP. The crash is not erased. A determination does not decide legal liability or guarantee insurance, employment, or safety-rating outcomes.
What if I do not have the police report yet?
You can prepare and save a plan, but the police accident report is required for a submission. The crash must also be available in FMCSA’s records for selection in DataQs.
Which rules does this tool use?
The planner uses FMCSA’s December 2024 expansion for crashes on or after December 1, 2024, and the earlier criteria for older crashes. Crashes more than five years old cannot be reviewed. Guidance was checked October 25, 2026.
Helpful Resources
Crash preventability, explained
Start with an MSM overview, then use the official criteria to document your case.
Read the Guide →Official eligibility guide
Review FMCSA’s category descriptions, examples, and evidence requirements.
Read the Guide →Submit through DataQs
Use the official portal for your request and follow-up. This tool does not submit it for you.
Read the Guide →Guidance reviewed October 2026. Results depend on accurate inputs and the rules or terms that apply to your situation. Explore Compliance Toolkit.