What must a carrier keep in the accident register under 49 CFR 390.15?

Short answer

The accident register must contain the following information for each accident:

1. Date of accident

2. City or town, or most near, where the accident occurred and the State where the accident occurred

3. Driver Name

4. Number of injuries

5. Number of fatalities

6. Whether hazardous materials, other than fuel spilled from the fuel tanks of motor vehicle involved in the accident, were released

The rule says

1. "Date of accident." (49 CFR 390.15(b)(1)(i))

2. "City or town, or most near, where the accident occurred and the State where the accident occurred." (49 CFR 390.15(b)(1)(ii))

3. "Driver Name." (49 CFR 390.15(b)(1)(iii))

4. "Number of injuries." (49 CFR 390.15(b)(1)(iv))

5. "Number of fatalities." (49 CFR 390.15(b)(1)(v))

6. "Whether hazardous materials, other than fuel spilled from the fuel tanks of motor vehicle involved in the accident, were released." (49 CFR 390.15(b)(1)(vi))

In plain English

The required information includes key details about the accident, such as the date, location, and driver involved, as well as the number of injuries and fatalities. Additionally, the register must note whether any hazardous materials were released during the accident.

What to do

• Review the accident register requirements in 49 CFR 390.15
• Ensure the register contains all required information for each accident
• Maintain the accident register for at least 3 years after the date of each accident
• Make the accident register available to authorized representatives or special agents of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration upon request