Accident Response · Free Checklist
Post-Accident Driver Checklist
Give drivers a calm, practical sequence for protecting the scene, contacting the company, and collecting crash information safely.
Who It’s For
Truck drivers and dispatch teams.
How to Use It
Place a printed copy in the truck’s accident kit and review it during orientation. Fill in the company and after-hours contacts before issuing it. Emergency care, responder instructions, and scene safety come first; evidence collection can wait until it is safe.
What’s Included
- Immediate safety actions
- Company and emergency contacts
- Photo and information prompts
Tell safety immediately if facts change, including a later citation or injury update. The carrier must evaluate DOT testing promptly; this driver checklist does not decide whether testing is required.
Put It into Practice
Need help applying this to your operation? Check DOT post-accident testing requirements.
Related Downloads
Official References
Check the applicable requirements alongside your company procedures.
Using This Download
Is this a fillable PDF?
This is a printable 1-page PDF. Complete it by hand after printing, or add text with a PDF editor. It does not contain interactive form fields.
Can MSM customize it for our company?
Yes. MSM clients can ask their MSM team to adapt the resource to company procedures, reporting contacts, equipment, and branding. The standard public download is available to everyone.
Reviewed October 26, 2026. These resources support U.S. trucking safety work. Apply the rules, exceptions, equipment instructions, and state requirements relevant to your operation. A completed form does not by itself establish compliance.