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Important Changes to Edmonton Collision Reporting

Oct 12, 2022 1:30:45 PM

As of Thursday September 29, 2022, Edmonton Police Services will no longer process minor collision reports. Instead, they are asking that if you are in a vehicle collision that you report to a Collision Reporting Centre. There will be two physical locations for CRC's.

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North Collision Reporting Centre 

15750 - 116 Avenue NW Edmonton

Phone 780-452-1531

South Collision Reporting Centre

5805 - 87A Avenue NW Edmonton

Phone 587-758-9427 

*Collision Centres will operate during the same time frame

  • Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Closed for Statutory Holidays

When will EPS be involved in collisions? 

  • If the collision results in a fatality
  • If the collision results in serious personal injury (where the person is transported to the hospital)
  • If criminal activity is involved (impaired driving, stolen vehicles, assault/battery, one of the vehicle operators do not have insurance, one of the involved drivers has a suspended license)
  • If the collision involved the transportation of dangerous goods (chemicals, biohazards, explosives, etc.)
  • If the collision caused damage to private or public property 
  • If the collision involves a municipal, provincial, or federal vehicle
  • If the collision is a hit and run where the driver of the other vehicle cannot be located in the immediate area
  • If the collision is causing serious traffic blockages and vehicles cannot be moved (EPS may refer you to a collision centre afterwards)

What To Do If You Are In A Collision

1. Establish if Anyone is Hurt

If you're in a vehicle collision, the top priority is to see if everyone is okay. Ensure that you, your passengers, any possible pedestrians, cyclists, and anyone who may have been in another vehicle of the collision is okay. In the event someone is injured, call 9-1-1 right away and get them the medical attention they need. 

2. Clear the Road

If it is safe to do so and the vehicle(s) can be moved, move all involved vehicles to an area of safety, clearing the road for other drivers. Do not move the vehicle if it is unsafe to do so.

3. Assess the Damages

if the involved vehicles have over $2,000 in combined damages you must report the collision to the a collision centre immediately. Failure to report the collision could result in a $405 fine. If the damages are very minor, contact your insurance provider and discuss your options. 

Here is the contact information for some of the major insurance providers claims departments:

Company Claims Contact Information
Intact

1 (866) 464-2424

Economical 1-800-607-2424
SGI 1-800-667-9779
(Monday to Friday: 8AM - 5PM Saturday: 9AM - 5PM)
1-800-647-6448
After regular business hours
Aviva
1-866-692-8482
SMI 1-306-653-4232 or 1-800-667-3067

4. Exchange Information

Get all the information you'll need to make a report. 

  • Record where the collision took place
  • Plate number, year, make, model, and colour of vehicles involved
  • Driver license, registration, insurance policy and company information of vehicles involved
  • Full name, address, and phone number of individuals involved

5. Take Photos

Take photos of the other involved parties information as well as damage photos. Ensure to capture entire scene and the damage to both vehicles. 

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6. Talk to Witnesses

If there are any witnesses present, try and exchange information with them in the event police need to contact them. 

Conclusion

In the event of an automobile collision, the conventional wisdom was to contact the Edmonton Police Service. Edmonton police are trying to reserve police efforts for more serious outcomes of an automobile accident to better allocate resources. If you're in a collision where crimes have not been committed, there are no injuries serious enough to warrant hospital transport, and the crash does not pose a hazard to the population around it, get into contact with one of the city's collision centres.

Drive safe out there. 

 

Jake McCoy

Written by Jake McCoy

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