A Long Form report (HSMV 90010S) in its entirety must include a Narrative/Diagram when the following criteria are met: - Resulted in death of, personal injury to, or any indication of complaints of pain or discomfort by any of the parties or passengers involved in the crash; - Leaving the scene involving damage to attended vehicles or property (F.S. 316.061(1)); - Driving while under the influence (F.S. 316.193); - Rendered a vehicle inoperable to a degree that required a wrecker to remove it from the scene of the crash; or - Involved a commercial motor vehicle. The Short Form (HSMV 90010S) designation is used to report other types of traffic crashes.

The alternate Texas peace Officer's crash report includes a commercial motor carrier form.

The operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident whereby a person is injured or whereby there is total damage of $3,000.00 or more shall make a written report concerning the accident to the commissioner of motor vehicles within seventy-two hours after the accident.