Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Authorities .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Statutory Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contact information ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
General Crash Report Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Event Page............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Vehicle Page .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Person Page........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Narrative Page....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Diagram Page ........................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Update Section ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Driver Report of Traffic Crash/Driver Exchange of Information (HSMV 90011S) ........................................................ 41
CMV Reporting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Identifying the Responsible Motor Carrier ........................................................................................................................... 43
Appendixes ............................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Appendix A: Trailers .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Appendix B: County Codes ................................................................................................................................................ 56
Appendix C: City Code ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
Appendix D: State/Country Abbreviation ......................................................................................................................... 71
Appendix E: Diagram of a Work Zone Area....................................................................................................................... 75
Appendix F: Sequence of Events Example ........................................................................................................................ 76
Appendix G: NCIC VEHICLE STYLE (VST) FIELD CODES ...................................................................................................... 79
Appendix H: NCIC VEHICLE COLOR (VCO) FIELD CODES ................................................................................................... 85
Appendix I: Drug Test Result Data Collection ................................................................................................................... 87
Appendix J: Diagram of an Interchange ............................................................................................................................ 88
Terms .................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Crash Manual Revision History ........................................................................................................................................... 111

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Introduction

Authorities
The Florida Legislature
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Statutory Requirements

• Title XXIII: Motor Vehicles (Chapters 316-325)

• Provide the most effective highway safety and enforcement programs through the use of appropriate traffic and
criminal law enforcement (Chapter 321, F.S.), safety education (s. 321.071, F.S.), and administration of the traffic
crash investigation process (Chapter 322 and ss. 316.065-316.069, F.S.).
• Provide assistance to local, state, and federal agencies and highway safety organizations through a
comprehensive records and management information system which reflects driver (s. 322.20, F.S.) and vehicle
(ss. 319.17 and 320.05, F.S.) status and traffic crash information (ss. 316.065-316.069, F.S.).
• Maintain a professional and effective driver license program which assures that only those drivers who
demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities are permitted to operate vehicles on Florida roads
(Chapter 322, F.S.); removes from the highways and/or requires further education for those drivers who
demonstrate an abuse of the driving privilege (ss. 322.22-322.291, F.S.); and assures that drivers are held
financially responsible for their actions (Chapters 324 and 627, Part XI, F.S.).

Contact information
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV)
Dept. Headquarters
2900 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500
[email protected]

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General Crash Report Information

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has a goal to reduce the number and severity of crashes on
our roadways. The Florida Traffic Crash Report is used by Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) in Florida to report traffic
crashes to the DHSMV. Traffic crashes can be reported by the use of a long or short form Florida Traffic Crash Report and
must be submitted to DHSMV within 10 days of completing the investigation as required by F.S. 316.066. (The
investigating LEO may retain a copy.)

It is important that those who investigate and complete traffic crash reports do so uniformly to ensure accuracy. A crash
report must include a motor vehicle.

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. If form HSMV 90010S is used
as a Short Form Report, diagrams and narratives are not required, otherwise a Long and Short Form Report have the
same requirements. (Note: Short Form Reports, though not requiring a Narrative/Diagram, may be submitted with either
or both a Narrative/Diagram. As of July 1, 2012, the shaded areas on Form HSMV 90010S are no longer applicable.)

The Florida Traffic Crash Reports are completed by filling in the blanks with required information obtained from an
investigation of the event. The investigating officer is required to select and enter a value in the appropriate data field.
Some data fields are constructed to accept more than one value if warranted. The values needed to complete the event,
vehicle or person sections on form HSMV 90010S, are displayed next to the data fields.

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Event Page
Crash Report Fields: Crash Characteristics Section (Event Page): This section is designed to identify overall
characteristics of the Florida Traffic Crash Report (HSMV 90010S). The following are instructions for entering data into
this section.

Crash Date: Enter the date of the traffic crash in month, day, and year order in the following manner: (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Display the month by using the numbers 01 through 12.
- Display the day by using the numbers 01 through 31.

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 - Display the appropriate year as required.

Time of Crash: Enter the time of day or the approximate time of day the traffic crash occurred.
- Midnight is considered AM and noon is considered PM. Use the 12-hour clock system to identify the time of the
traffic crash. Do NOT use the 24-hour clock system (a.k.a. military time).

Date of Report: Enter the date of the traffic crash report in the month, day, and year order in the following manner:
(MM/DD/YYYY)
- Display the month by using the numbers 01 through 12.
- Display the day by using the numbers 01 through 31.
- Display the appropriate year as required.

Reporting Agency Case Number: This space is used to identify the investigating law enforcement agency’s report or
file number.
- Enter the report or file number assigned by the agency.
- Enter the same reporting agency number or file number on each page of the report.

HSMV Crash Report Number: This space is used to identify the assigned eight digit crash report number. A crash report
number appears on each page of the Florida Traffic Crash Report (HSMV 90010S).
- Enter the crash report number on each page of the Florida Traffic Crash Report.

CRASH IDENTIFIERS

County Code: This space is used to identify the county code (refer to Appendix C.)
- Enter the county code in the space provided.

City Code: This space is used to identify the city code (refer to Appendix D.)
- Enter the city code in the space provided.
- Enter ‘00’ for the city code if the traffic crash occurred outside the corporate limits of the city or in an
unincorporated area.

County of Crash: This space is used to identify the county where the traffic crash occurred. The county name must
agree with the county code (refer to Appendix C.)
- Enter the county name as required in the space provided.
- Enter ‘unknown’ in the space if the county of the traffic crash is unknown.

Place or City of Crash: This space is used to identify the place or city where the traffic crash occurred.
- Enter the city name in the space provided. (note: Saint may not be abbreviated ‘St.’)
- Enter ‘unincorporated’ for the city name if the traffic crash occurred outside the corporate limits of the city or in
an unincorporated area.
Check if Within City Limits: Place an ‘X’ in the box if the traffic crash occurred inside the corporate limits of the city.

Time Reported: Enter the time of day or the approximate time of day the traffic crash was reported to the investigating
agency.
- Midnight is considered AM and noon is considered PM. Use the 12-hour clock system to identify the time of the
traffic crash. Do NOT use the 24-hour clock system (a.k.a. military time).

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Time Dispatched: Enter the time of day or the approximate time of day the investigating officer was dispatched to the
scene of the traffic crash.
- Midnight is considered AM and noon is considered PM. Use the 12-hour clock system to identify the time of the
traffic crash. Do NOT use the 24-hour clock system (a.k.a. military time).

Time on Scene: Enter the time of day or the appropriate time of day the investigating officer arrives at the scene of the
traffic crash.
- Midnight is considered AM and noon is considered PM. Use the 12-hour clock system to identify the time of the
traffic crash. Do NOT use the 24-hour clock system (a.k.a. military time).

Time Cleared Scene: Enter the time of day or the approximate time of day the traffic crash scene was cleared.
- Midnight is considered AM and noon is considered PM. Use the 12-hour clock system to identify the time of the
traffic crash. Do NOT use the 24-hour clock system (a.k.a. military time).

Check if Completed/Reason (If Investigation NOT Complete)

- Place an ‘X’ in the box if the traffic crash investigation is complete.
- If left blank the reason field must be completed.

Notified By: This space identifies that Law Enforcement is completing the traffic crash report and will notify DHSMV.
(This will always be Law Enforcement)
- Enter ‘1’ in the space provided if the report is completed by a motorist.
- Enter ‘2’ in the space provided if the report is completed by a member of law enforcement.
Notified By
1 Motorist
2 Law Enforcement

ROADWAY INFORMATION (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 OF 4 OPTIONS)

Crash Occurred on Street, Road, Highway: This space is used to identify the name of the street, road or highway where
the traffic crash occurred.
- Enter the name of the street, road or highway in the space provided. List the highest class of trafficway first.
Refer to page 1 of the Florida Traffic Crash Report, HSMV 90010S, under the category ‘Road System Identifier’ to
determine the class of trafficway. The list is in descending order. List the next highest classification, local names,
or aliases in parentheses.
- If the traffic crash occurred in a parking lot, enter the address of the parking lot. The ‘At Street Address #’ must
be completed for parking lot crashes.
- If the traffic crash occurred on private property, enter ‘private property’ and the address.

Option 1:
At Street Address #: This space is used to identify the street address number. This is a required field if the
crash occurred in a parking lot.
- Enter the street address number up to ten alpha-numeric characters in the space provided.
- If using the latitude/longitude coordinates this field is not required.
- If using distance and direction from an intersection this field is not required.
- If using distance and direction from an identified milepost this field is not required.

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Option 2:
At Latitude and Longitude: This space is used to enter the latitude and longitude of the traffic crash.
- Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates using a decimal number with two digits to the left of the decimal
point and six digits to the right of the decimal point, i.e. -85.869586. (Latitude values between 24.450000 and 31.000000 and
longitude values between -87.650000 and -80.000000 roughly approximates a bounding box around the State of Florida.)
- If using the street name and street address number this field is not required.
- If using distance and direction from an intersection this field is not required.
- If using distance and direction from an identified milepost this field is not required.

Option 3:
At/From Intersection with Street, Road, Highway: This space is used to identify the distance and direction from an
intersection where the traffic crash occurred.
- If using street address and number previously, this field is not required (Example A).
- If using latitude and longitute previously, this field is not required (Example A).
- If not using street address and number, or latitude and longitude, enter miles, direction and nearest intersecting
street, road, highway from street road or highway on which the traffic crash occurred (Example B).
- If not using street address and number, or latitude and longitude, enter feet, direction and nearest intersecting
street, road, highway from street road or highway on which the traffic crash occurred (Example B).
- If not using street address and number, or latitude and longitude, enter feet, direction and nearest intersecting
street, road, highway from street road or highway on which the traffic crash occurred (Example C).
At/From Intersection with Street, Road, Highway
Feet Mile(s) At/From Intersection With Street, Road, Highway
Example A N S E W

Feet Mile(s) At/From Intersection With Street, Road, Highway

Example B N S E W
3 X Call Street

Feet Mile(s) At/From Intersection With Street, Road, Highway

Example C N S E W
45 X Merritt Drive

Option 4:
Or From Milepost #: This space is used to identify the closest milepost to where the traffic crash occurred.
- Enter the milepost number into the space provided.
- If using the latitude/longitude coordinates this field is not required.
- If using distance and direction from an intersection this field is not required.
- If using a street address this field is not required.
Road System Identifier: This classification is used to identify the primary road system on which the traffic crash
occurred. Use the highest road system classification assigned to a particular street, road or highway.
- Enter the road system identifier code in the space provided. The list provided is in descending order for codes I
through 9.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.

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 - The road system identifier code 6 (turnpike/toll) must be entered for various urban expressway toll facilities as
well as the Florida Turnpike.
Road System Identifier
1 Interstate 6 Turnpike/Toll
2 U.S. 7 Forest Road
3 State 8 Private Roadway
4 County 9 Parking Lot
5 Local 77 Other, Explain in Narrative

Type of Shoulder: This classification is used to identify the type of roadway shoulder in the area of the traffic crash.
- Enter the type of shoulder code in the space provided.
- If there are two types of shoulders, such as paved and curbed, then choose the shoulder type that is closest in
proximity to the traffic crash point of impact location.
Type of Shoulder
1 Paved
2 Unpaved
3 Curb

Type of Intersection: This classification is used to identify the type of intersection where the traffic crash occurred.
- Enter the ‘Type of Intersection’ code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Type of Intersection
1 Not at Intersection 5 Traffic Circle
2 Four-Way Intersection 6 Roundabout
3 T-Intersection 7 Five-Point or More
4 Y-Intersection 77 Other, Explain in Narrative

Crash Information (Check if Pictures Taken): This space is used to identify if photographs were taken at the scene of
the traffic crash.
- Place an ‘X’ in the box if pictures were taken at the scene.

Lighting Condition: This classification is used to identify the lighting condition at the time of the traffic crash.
- Enter the lighting condition code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Lighting Condition
1 Daylight 5 Dark- Not Lighted
2 Dusk 6 Dark- Unknown Lighting
3 Dawn 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
4 Dark- Lighted 88 Unknown

Weather Condition: This classification is used to identify the weather conditions at the time of the traffic crash.
- Enter the weather condition code at the time of the traffic crash in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notion must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Weather Condition
1 Clear 5 Sleet. Hail, Freezing Rain
2 Cloudy 6 Blowing Sand, Soil, Dirt

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 3 Rain 7 Severe Crosswinds
4 Fog, Smog, Smoke 77 Other, Explain in Narrative

Roadway Surface Condition: This classification is used to identify the surface condition of the street, road or highway
at the time of the traffic crash.
- Enter the road surface condition code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Road Surface Condition
1 Dry 7 Sand
2 Wet 8 Water
4 Ice/Frost 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
5 Oil 88 Unknown
6 Mud, Dirt, Gravel

School Bus Related: This classification is used to identify school bus involvement in a traffic crash.
- Enter the school bus related code in the space provided.
School Bus related
1 No
2 Yes, School Bus Directly Involved
3 Yes, School Bus Indirectly Involved

Manner of Collision/Impact: This classification is used to identify the manner in which two motor vehicles in transport
initially came together without regard to direction or force. This data element refers only to traffic crashes where the
first harmful event involves a collision between two motor vehicles in transport.
- Enter the manner of collision in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Manner of Collision/Impact
1 Front to Rear 6 Rear to Side
2 Front to Front 7 Rear to Rear
3 Angle 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
4 Sideswipe, Same Direction 88 Unknown
5 Sideswipe, Opposite Direction

First Harmful Event: This classification is used to identify the first injury or damage-producing event that characterizes
the traffic crash type.
- Enter the first harmful event in the space provided.
First Harmful Event
Non-Collision
1 Overturn/Rollover 6 Fell/Jumped From Motor Vehicle
2 Fire/Explosion 7 Thrown or Falling Object
3 Immersion 8 Ran into Water/Canal
4 Jackknife 9 Other Non-Collision
5 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift
Collision Non-Fixed Object
10 Pedestrian 15 Parked Motor Vehicle
11 Pedalcycle 16 Work Zone/Maintenance
12 Railway Vehicle (train, engine) 17 Struck By Falling, Shifting Cargo
13 Animal 18 Other Non-Fixed Object

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 14 Motor Vehicle in Transport
Collision with Fixed Object
19 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion 30 Concrete Traffic Barrier
20 Bridge Overhead Structure 31 Other Traffic Barrier
21 Bridge Pier or Support 32 Tree (standing)
22 Bridge Rail 33 Utility Pole/Light Support
23 Culvert 34 Traffic Sign Support
24 Curb 35 Traffic Signal Support
25 Ditch 36 Other Post, Pole or Support
26 Embankment 37 Fence
27 Guardrail Face 38 Mailbox
28 Guardrail End 39 Other Fixed Object (wall, building, tunnel,
etc.)
29 Cable Barrier

First Harmful Event Location: This classification is used to identify the location of the first harmful event as it relates to
its position within or outside the trafficway.
- Enter the first harmful event location in the space provided.
First Harmful Event Location
1 On Roadway 7 Separator
2 Off Roadway 8 In Parking Lane or Zone
3 Shoulder 9 Outside Right-of-Way
4 Median 10 Roadside
6 Gore 88 Unknown

First Harmful Event Within Interchange: This classification is used to identify whether the first event occurred within
an interchange. See Appendix J.
- Enter the first harmful event within interchange in the space provided.
First Harmful Event within Interchange
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

First Harmful Event Relation to Junction: This classification is used to identify the location of the first harmful event in
relation to a junction.
- Enter the first harmful event relation to junction in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
First Harmful Event Relation to Junction
1 Non-Junction 15 Crossover- Related
2 Intersection 16 Shared- Use Path or Trail
3 Intersection- Related 17 Acceleration/Deceleration Lane
4 Driveway/Alley Access Related 18 Through Roadway
5 Railway Grade Crossing 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
14 Entrance/Exit Ramp 88 Unknown

Contributing Circumstances: Road: This classification is used to identify the apparent roadway condition or articles
(for instance, Traffic Control Device Inoperative) which may have contributed to the traffic crash.
- Enter the contributing circumstances: road in the space provided.

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 - If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Contributing Circumstances: Road
1 None 11 Obstruction in Roadway
4 Work Zone 12 Debris
(construction/maintenance/utility)
6 Shoulders (none, low, soft, high) 13 Traffic Control Device
Inoperative, Missing or
Obscured
7 Rut, Holes, Bumps 14 Non-Highway Work
9 Worn, Travel-Polished Surface 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
10 Road Surface Condition (wet, icy, 88 Unknown
snow, slush, etc.)

Contributing Circumstances: Environment: This classification is used to identify the apparent environmental conditions
which may have contributed to the traffic crash.
- Enter the contributing circumstances: environment codes in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Flroida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Contributing Circumstances: Environment
1 None 5 Animal(s) in Roadway
2 Weather Conditions 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
3 Physical Obstruction(s) 88 Unknown
4 Glare

Work Zone Related: This classification is used to identify a traffic crash that occurs in or related to a construction,
maintenance, or utility work zone, whether or not workers were actually present at the time of the traffic crash. ‘Work
Zone Related’ traffic crashes may also include those involving motor vehicles slowed or stopped because of the work
zone, even if the first harmful event occurred before the first warning sign (refer to Appendix I.)
- Enter the work zone related code in the space provided.
- If ‘2: Yes’ is chosen, then the following code subfields 1-4 are required (Crash in Work Zone, Type of Work
Zone, Workers in Work Zone, Law Enforcement in Work Zone.)
Work Zone Related
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

Crash in Work Zone: This classification is subfield 1 of ‘Work Zone Related’ and is used to identify the location of the
traffic crash in relation to the work zone.
- Enter the crash in the work zone code in the space provided.
Crash in Work Zone
1 Before the First Work Zone Warning Sign
2 Advance Warning Area
3 Transition Area
4 Activity Area
5 Termination Area

Type of Work Zone: This classification is subfield 2 of ‘Work Zone Related’ and is used to identify the type of work
zone.

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 - Enter the type of work zone in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the Narrative Section.
Type of Work Zone
1 Lane Closure
2 Lane Shift/Crossover
3 Work on Shoulder or Median
4 Intermittent
77 Other, Explain in Narrative

Workers in Work Zone: This classification is subfield 3 of ‘Work Zone Related’ and is used to identify if there were
workers present at the time of the traffic crash.
- Enter the workers in work zone code in the space provided.
Workers in Work Zone
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

Law Enforcement in Work Zone: This classification is subfield 4 of ‘Work Zone Related’ and is used to identify if there
was a law enforcement presence in the work zone, whether it be an officer and vehicle, or just a law enforcement
vehicle at the time of the traffic crash.
- Enter the law enforcement in work zone code in the space provided.
Law Enforcement in Work Zone
1 No
2 Officer Present
3 Law Enforcement Vehicle Only Present

Witnesses: This space is used to identify anyone who witnessed the traffic crash.
- Enter the name, address, city, state and zip code for each witness.
- If there are no witnesses, leave blank.

Non Vehicle Property Damage: This space is used to identify damage to other kinds of property. Do not record damage
to a motor vehicle, attached trailer, or driverless towed vehicle in this section.
- Enter the optional assigned vehicle number (Vehicle Section) that did the damage to the property, such as
hitting a pole or a fence. This is not to imply that the vehicle is ‘responsible’ for the damage, rather this vehicle
came in contact with the property damage. Leave blank if a person did the damage.
- Enter the optional assigned person number other than a driver (Person Section) that did the damage to the
property, such as a pedestrian/non-motorist being hit by a car and as a result the pedestrian/non-motorist then
damages a fence during a fall. Again, this is not to imply ‘responsibility’ for the property damage, rather this
pedestrian/non-motorist came in contact with the property and as a result there was property damage. Leave
blank if a vehicle did the damage. This field is for pedestrian/non-motorists and is not to be used for drivers.
- Enter the type of property damaged, such as a fence, telephone pole, mailbox, street marker, animal, tree, or
damage to cargo that was being carried by another vehicle.
- Enter the estimated damage amount in dollars.
- Enter the owner’s full legal name.
- Enter an ‘X’ in the ‘Check if Business’ if property is owned by a company or corporation.
- Enter the address or mailing address of the owner.

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- If a company or corporation owns the property, enter the address or mailing address, city, state abbreviation,
and zip code of the company or corporation.
- Use the standard, two-letter postal abbreviation for all states (refer to Appendix E.)
- If not applicable, leave blank.

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Vehicle Page
Vehicle Section: This section is designed to identify vehicle information. The following are instructions for entering
data into the vehicle section of the Florida Traffic Crash Report (HSMV 90010S). The vehicle data elements are used to
describe the characteristics, events and consequences of the motor vehicles involved in the traffic crash.

Vehicle #: This space is used to assign each vehicle involved in the traffic crash a sequential number beginning with 1.

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 - Place a number in the box.

Check if Commercial: This space is used to identify if a commercial vehicle was involved in the traffic crash. If this field
is populated, ‘Commercial Motor Vehicle Configuration,’ ‘Cargo Body Type,’ and ‘Comm. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating’
are required. (See Vehicle Section (relevant to CMV reporting))
- Place an ‘X’ in the box if a commercial vehicle was involved.

Motor Vehicle Status: This space is used to identify a motor vehicle status. The term ‘in transport’ when applied to a
motor vehicle means on a roadway or in motion within or outside the trafficway. The term ‘working vehicle’ refers to a
vehicle used as equipment and performing work like cutting trees, painting road lines or spreading gravel. If a working
truck is used to transport people or is in route from one place to another and is not painting lines or spreading gravel it is
a ‘vehicle in transport.’
- Enter the correct code in the box.

1 Vehicle in Transport
2 Parked Motor Vehicle
3 Working Vehicle

Vehicle License Number: This space is used to identify the vehicle license plate number of the vehicle supplying power,
not a vehicle being towed. (refer to Appendix E.)
- Enter the vehicle license plate number of the vehicle involved in the space provided. Enter it exactly as it
appears on the license plate.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

State: This space is used to identify the state that issued the vehicle license plate. (Refer to Apendix E)
- Enter the state of issuance. Use the standard, two-letter postal abbreviations for all states.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.
- Enter FF for out of Country states when unknown.

Registration Expires: This space is used to identify the date when the registration expires.
- Enter the date the registration expires as found on the vehicle license plate number or registration. This is not
required for foreign countries.

Check if Permanent Registration: This space is used to identify if the registration is permanent and not subject to
renewal.
- Enter ‘X’ if the registration for the vehicle is permanent.

VIN: This space is used to identify the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle supplying power, not being
towed.
- Enter the complete VIN in the space provided.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

Hit and Run: This space is used to identify a hit-and-run driver. A hit-and-run driver is a driver whose vehicle collides
with another attended vehicle or non-motorist or causes damage to other property and leaves the scene of a traffic
crash.
- Enter the number 1 in the space provided if the driver is not a hit-and-run driver.
- Enter the number 2 in the space provided if the driver is a hit-and-run driver.

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 - Enter the number 88 in the space provided if unknown.
Hit and Run
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

Year: This space is used to display the four digits of the vehicle year (manufacturer’s model year) of any vehicle involved
in a traffic crash.
- Enter the vehicle year in the space provided.
- Enter UK in the space provided if the vehicle year is unknown.

Make: This space is used to identify the vehicle manufacturer’s trade name (Chevrolet, BMW, Ford, etc.) of any vehicle
involved in the traffic crash.
- Enter the first four letters of the complete name of the vehicle make. Do not use a model name (impala, F-150,
Stratus). For vehicles with only three letters (BMW, Kia, GMC, etc.) enter the complete name.
- Enter UK in the space provided if the vehicle make is unknown.

Model: This space is used to identify the vehicle manufacturer’s assigned code denoting a family of vehicle involved in
the traffic crash.
- Enter the code for the model assigned by the motor vehicle manufacturer if known.
- Enter UK in the space provided if the vehicle model is unknown or leave blank.

Style: This space is used to identify the style of a vehicle involved in the traffic crash (consistent with National Crime
Information Center (NCIC) codes). (Refer to Appendix NCIC vehicle style.)
- Enter the NCIC vehicle style code.
- Enter UK in the space provided if the vehicle style is unknown.

Color: This space is used to identify the color of a vehicle involved in a traffic crash (consistent with NCIC vehicle color
codes). (Refer to Appendix NCIC color codes (1) (2).)
- Enter the NCIC vehicle color code that comes closest to the color of the vehicle involved in the traffic crash. If
the car is two-toned, separate colors with a slash (/).

Damage: This space is used to identify the extent of damage a motor vehicle sustained in the traffic crash. ‘Disabling’
implies damage to the motor vehicle that is sufficient to require the motor vehicle to be towed.
- Enter the damage code in the space provided.
Damage
1 Disabling
2 Functional
3 None
4 Minor
88 Unknown

Est. Amount: This space is used to identify the estimated amount of damage to the vehicle.
- Enter a whole dollar amount only, no cents.

Insurance Company: This space is used to identify the motor vehicle insurance company for the vehicle or driver. The
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a valid insurance binder, or a certificate of self-insurance issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles.
- Enter the name of the motor vehicle insurance company in the space provided.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

Insurance Policy Number: This space is used to identify the policy number for the vehicle or driver. The best source for
obtaining this information is a valid motor vehicle insurance identification card, a valid insurance policy, a valid insurance
binder, or a certificate of self-insurance issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
- Enter the valid policy number, self-insurance certificate number or the word ‘binder’ in the space provided.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

Towed Due to Damage: This space is used to identify whether the vehicle involved in the traffic crash is towed from the
scene due to disabling damage. ‘Yes’ is used for vehicles towed due to disabling damage in the traffic crash. ‘No’ is used
for vehicles that are driven from the scene or towed for other reasons (i.e., the driver is arrested or without required
license, vehicle is placed out of service because it is unsafe to drive or impounded, etc.) Towing assistance without
removal of the vehicle from the scene, such as pulling a vehicle out of a ditch, is not considered to be ‘towed’ for trhe
purposes of this element.
- Enter the correct code in the space provided.
Towed Due to Damage
1 No
2 Yes

Vehicle Removed By: This space is used to identify the name of the person, garage, or wrecker service that removed the
vehicle from the scene of the traffic crash and how the vehicle was removed.
- Enter the name of the person, garage, or wrecker service in the space provided.
- Enter 1,2,3, or 4 in the box provided to indicate how the person, garage, or wrecker service that removed the
vehicle from the scene of the traffic crash was determined.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Vehicle Removed By
1 Rotation
2 Owner Request
3 Driver
77 Other, Explain in Narrative

Name of Vehicle Owner: This space is used to identify the owner and current address of the owner of the vehicle
involved in the traffic crash.
- Enter the first name, middle initial, and last name of the person who owns the vehicle.
- Enter only one name if joint ownership is established.
- Enter an ‘X’ in the ‘Check if Business’ if vehicle is owned by a company or corporation.
- Enter the full legal name of the company or corporation that owns the vehicle.
- Enter the street address or mailing address, city, state abbreviation, and zip code of the person who owns the
vehicle.
- If a company or corporation owns the vehicle, enter the address or mailing address, city, state abbreviation, and
zip code of the company or corporation.
- Do not abbreviate the name of the city.

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 - Use the standard, two-letter postal abbreviation for all states.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

Trailer or Towed Vehicle General Information: This record is used to identify all trailers or towed vehicles involved in
the traffic crash. This information must be completed for traffic crashes involving trailers that are being towed and all
other driverless towed vehicles. A towed vehicle is considered a Trailer Type and thus treated on form HSMV 90010S as
a trailer. (An unhitched trailer- parked legally or illegally- is considered non vehicle property damage and should be
entered in the Non Vehicle Property Damage section- unless the trailer became unhitched during the crash event, in
which case it should be entered here.) Any vehicle which is being towed and guided by a driver positioned behind the
steering wheel must appear in a separate vehicle section.

License Number: This space is used to identify the vehicle license plate number of the trailer or towed vehicle. This field
should be filled out for each trailer involved in the traffic crash.
- Enter the license plate number of the trailer involved in the space provided.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

State: This space is used to identify the state that issued the vehicle license plate to the trailer. (Refer to Apendix E)
- Enter the state of issuance. Use the standard, two-letter postal abbreviations for all states.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.
- Enter FF for Out of Country states when unknown.

Registration Expires: This space is used to identify the date when the registration expires; and whether or not the
registration is permanent and not subject to renewal.
- Enter the date the registration expires as found on the vehicle license plate number or registration. This
is not required for foreign countries.
- Enter an ‘X’ if the registration for the vehicle is permanent.

VIN: This space is used to identify the vehicle identification number (VIN) assigned to the trailer.
- Enter the complete VIN in the space provided.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Year: This space is used to identify the model year of the trailer.
- Enter the year of the trailer in the space provided.
- Enter UK in the space provided if the trailer year is unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Make: This space is used to identify the vehicle manufacturer’s trade name of the trailer.

Length: This space is used to identify the length of the trailer. Enter length as measured in feet.

Axles: This space is used to identify the number of axles of the trailer.

Vehicle Traveling: This space is used to identify the direction and name of the street, road or highway the vehicle was
traveling on when the traffic crash occurred.

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 - Enter the direction of travel on the street, road or highway at the time of the impact by placing an ‘X’ in the
correct box.
- Enter the name of the street, road or highway the vehicle was travelling on in the space provided. If the impact
occurred in a parking lot or on private property, enter the address of the location.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

At Est. Speed: This space is used to identify the estimated speed the vehicle was traveling prior to the traffic crash.
- Enter the estimated speed in the space provided.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Posted Speed: This space is used to identify the posted speed for the street, road or highway the vehicle was traveling
on at the time the traffic crash occurred.
- Enter the posted speed, or if none, the statutory required speed in the space provided.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Total Lanes: This space is used to identify the number of travel lanes on the roadway(s) of a street, road or highway.

- For undivided highways:

• Enter the total through lanes in both directions, excluding designated turn lanes.

- For divided highways:

• Enter the total through lanes for the roadway on which the motor vehicle under consideration was
traveling. See Appendix E for diagram of the trafficway.

Area of Initial Impact: This space is used to identify the area of initial impact. The area of initial impact is that part of the
vehicle that first collides with another vehicle or object.
- On the diagram, circle all areas of initial impact.

Most Damaged Area: This space is used to identify the most damaged area sustained by the vehicle in the traffic crash.
- On the diagram, circle the areas with the most damage.

Haz. Mat. Released: This space is used to identify if the hazardous material (placarded cargo) was released from the
cargo tank or compartment of the vehicle as a result of the traffic crash. If this field is populated with a ‘2: Yes’ the
report will be flagged as involving a CMV. This will result in the fields ‘Haz. Mat. Placard,’ ‘Number,’ ‘Haz. Mat. Class,’
‘Motor-Carrier Name,’ ‘US DOT Number,’ ‘Motor Carrier Address,’ ‘City,’ ‘State,’ and ‘Comm. Motor Vehicle
Configuration’ being required.
- Enter ‘1’ in the space provided if the hazardous material was not released.
- Enter ‘2’ in the space provided if the hazardous material was released.
- Enter ‘88’ in the space provided if unknown.
Haz. Mat Released
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

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Haz. Mat. Placard: This space is used to identify if the vehicle carrying a hazardous material as cargo displayed a
hazardous material placard as required by federal law (refer to Appendix K.) If this field is populated with a ‘2: Yes,’
‘Placard Number’ and ‘Haz. Mat. Class’ are required. There are two shapes of placards- diamond and rectangular.
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials are required by law to display a placard that identifies the specific name of the
hazardous material cargo. In addition, vehicles carrying hazardous materials in tank cars, cargo tanks, or portable tanks
are required to display the 4-digit hazardous materials number assigned to the specific material on placards or orange
panels.
- Enter ‘1’ in the space provided if a hazardous material placard was not displayed.
- Enter ‘2’ in the space provided if a hazardous material placard was being displayed.
- Enter ‘88’ in the space provided if unknown.
Haz. Mat Placard
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

Haz. Mat. Number: This space is used to identify the type of hazardous material being carried, if any (refer to Appendix
K).
- Enter the 4-digit number or the name of the hazardous material in the space provided. This information is
extracted from the middle of the diamond shaped placard or from the rectangular shaped placard. If the 4-digit
number is not displayed, the placard should have one of the following names:
- Explosives
- Gases
- Flammable Liquid
- Flammable Solid
- Dangerous
- Oxidizer
- Poison
- Radioactive
- Corrosive
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Haz. Mat. Class: This space is used to identify the class of hazardous material being carried, if any.
- Enter the 1-digit number located at the bottom of the diamond, if it is displayed, in the space provided. When
multiple placards are displayed on the vehicle, enter the information from only one of the placards (refer to
Appendix K).
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Motor Carrier Name: This space is used to identify the name of the motor carrier. A motor carrier is ‘the business entity,
individual, partnership, corporation, or religious organization responsible for the transportation of goods, property or
people.’
- Enter the name of the motor carrier in the space provided. If the motor carrier is a person, enter the first name,
middle initial and last name. If the motor carrier is a company or corporation, enter the full legal name of the
company or corporation.
- Enter ‘UK’ in the space provided if unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.
This space must be completed for any self-propelled vehicle- with or without trailer- being used in commerce to
transport cargo, passengers, or any vehicle displaying a hazardous material placard including a van, a light truck with six

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tires on the ground, a medium truck/heavy truck, a truck-tractor, a bus designated to transport 9 to 15 passengers, and
a bus designated to transport over 15 passengers.

The shipping papers that drivers carry in the cab of the truck are the best source for identifying the name of the motor
carrier. The name on the side of the truck can be different from the person or company responsible for the movement of
the cargo or passengers. It is not unusual for a tractor and a semi-trailer to display different company names.

Example: John Smith owns a truck-tractor (bobtail). He contracts with the White Manufacturing Company to
take one of its trailers loaded with goods from New York to Los Angeles. John Smith is the motor carrier because he is
the entity that has agreed to carry this particular load.
Example: John Smith, driving his truck-tractor, utilizes a cargo broker to obtain goods from XYZ Incorporated
Shipping Company for his return trip to New York. On the return trip, John Smith is again the carrier.
Example: John Smith, driving his truck-tractor, leases his services to Polyester Chemical Company. Polyester
Chemical Company has a contract to transport chemicals for a company based in St. Louis and directs John Smith to
deliver a semi-trailer from New York to St. Louis. In this case, Polyester Chemical Company is the motor carrier because
it told John Smith to deliver the particular load.
Example: John Smith is driving a tractor/semi-trailer. The tractor and semi-trailer are owned by ABC Trucking, so
ABC Trucking is the motor carrier.
Example: John Smith is driving a tractor owned by ABC Trucking which has been leased to XYZ Trucking
Company. XYZ uses the tractor to pull XYZ trailers in its regular shipping service. In this case, XYZ is the motor carrier
because XYZ is directing the carrying of the load.

US DOT Number: This space is used to identify the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) identification
number assigned to the motor carrier. A US DOT number is issued to private fleet and for-hire vehicles involved in
interstate commerce. The US DOT identification number is found only on vehicles of interstate private carriers (those
trucks operating in the furtherance of any commercial enterprise). The identification number is always preceded by the
abbreviation US DOT.
- Enter the US DOT identification number, if applicable, in the space provided. The US DOT number will have six or
seven digits.
- Enter ‘UK’ in the space provided if unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Motor Carrier Address: This space is used to identify the current physical address or mailing address of the owner of the
motor carrier involved in the traffic crash. (Refer to Apendix E)
- Enter the street address or mailing address, city, state abbreviation, and zip code of the motor carrier.
- Do not abbreviate the name of the city.
- Use the standard, two-letter postal abbreviation for all states.
- Enter the phone number of the motor carrier if known.
- Enter ‘UK’ in the space provided if unknown.
- Enter FF for Out of Country States when unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Vehicle Body Type: This space is used to identify the general configuration or shape of the motor vehicle distinguished
by characteristics such as number of doors, rows of seats, windows, or roof line. Personal conveyances such as
skateboards, motorized toy cars, and wheelchairs are not considered motor vehicles.
- Enter the ‘Vehicle Body Type’ code in the space provided.

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 - If not applicable, leave blank.
- If code ’77 Other, Explain in Narrative’ is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash
Report Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative
section.
Note: A ’15: Low Speed Vehicle’ is any 4-wheel electric vehicle that has a top speed greater than 20 miles per hour but
not greater than 25 miles per hour. A low speed vehicle can be operated on streets under certain conditions, must be
licensed for use on the highway, and its operator must have a valid driver license. A golf cart is not considered a low
speed vehicle.
Vehicle Body Type
1 Passenger Car 15 Low Speed Vehicle
2 Passenger Van 16 (Sport) Utility Vehicle
3 Pickup 17 Cargo Van (10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) or less)
7 Motor Home 18 Motor Coach
8 Bus 19 Other Light Trucks (10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) or less)
11 Motorcycle 20 Medium/Heavy Trucks (more than 10,000 lbs.
(4,536 kg))
12 Moped 21 Farm Labor Vehicle
13 All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
88 Unknown

Trafficway: This space is used to identify whether or not the trafficway for this vehicle is divided and whether it serves
one-way or two-way traffic. (A divided trafficway is one on which roadways for travel in opposite directions are
physically separated by a median).
- Enter the Trafficway Type code in the space provided.
Trafficway
1 Two-Way, Not Divided
2 Two-Way, Not Divided, with a Continuous Left Turn Lane
3 Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected (painted > 4 feet) Median
4 Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
5 One-Way Trafficway
88 Unknown

Commercial Motor Vehicle Configuration: This space is used to identify the general configuration of a commercial
motor vehicle.
- Enter the ‘Commercial Motor Vehicle Configuration’ code in the space provided.
- If code ’77 Other, Explain in Narrative’ is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash
Report Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative
section.
Commercial Motor Vehicle Configuration
1 Vehicle 10,000 lbs. or less Placarded for Hazardous 8 Tractor/Triple
Materials
2 Single-Unit Truck (2-axle and GVWR more than 9 Truck more than 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg), Cannot
10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)) Classify
3 Single-Unit Truck (3 or more axles) 10 Bus/Large Van (seats for 9-15 occupants, including
driver)
4 Truck Pulling Trailer(s) 11 Bus (seats for more than 15 occupants, including
driver)
5 Truck Tractor (bobtail) 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
6 Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer 88 Unknown
7 Truck Tractor/Double Truck

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Comm/Non-Commercial: This space is used to identify a carrier’s commercial or non-commercial status.
- Enter the ‘Comm/Non-Commercial’ code in the space provided.
Comm/Non-Commercial
1 Interstate Carrier
2 Intrastate Carrier
3 Not in Commerce/Government
4 Not in Commerce/Other Truck

Trailer Type: This space is used to identify the ype of trailer being towed. A vehicle can tow more than one trailer at a
time. If a single vehicle is towing more than one trailer, the second trailer type is identified as trailer two. (Refer to
Appendix B).
- Enter the ‘Trailer Type’ code in the space(s) provided.
- If code ’77 Explain in Narrative’ is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report
Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Trailer Type
1 Single Semi Trailer 7 House Trailer
2 Tandem Semi Trailer 8 Pole trailer
3 Tank Trailer 9 Towed Vehicle
4 Saddle Mount/Trailer 10 Auto Transport
5 Boat Trailer 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
6 Utility Trailer 88 Unknown

Comm GVWR/GCWR: This space is used to identify the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the amount recommended
by the manufacturer as the upper limit to the operational weight for a motor vehicle and any cargo (human or other) to
be carried. The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the sum of all GVWRs for each unit in a combination unit
motor vehicle. For single-unit trucks there is no difference between the GVWR and the GCWR. For combination trucks
(truck tractors pulling a single semi-trailer, truck tractors pulling a double or triple trailer, trucks pulling trailers, and
trucks pulling other motor vehicles) the GCWR is the total of the GVWRs of all units on the combination.
- Enter the Comm GVWR/GCWR code in the space provided.
Comm GVWR/GCWR
1 10,000 lbs. (4.536 kg) or less
2 10,001-26,000 lbs. (4,536-11,793 kg)
3 More than 26,000 lbs. (11,793 kg)
4 Not Applicable

Cargo Body Type: This space is used to identify the type of body for buses and trucks more than 10,000 lbs. GVWR. If
code ‘1: No Cargo’ is used, that indicated the vehicle has no cargo body (bobtail, light motor vehicle with hazardous
materials placard, etc.) (Refer to Cargo Type.)
- Enter the ‘Cargo Body Type’ code in the space provided.
- If code ’77 Other, Explain in Narrative’ is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash
Report Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the Narrative
Section.
Cargo Body Type
1 No Cargo 10 Auto Transport
2 Bus 11 Garbage/Refuse
3 Van/Enclosed Box 12 Log
4 Hopper 13 Intermodal Container Chassis
5 Pole-Trailer 14 Vehicle Towing Another Vehicle

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 6 Cargo Tank 15 Not Applicable (vehicle 10,000 lbs (4,536
kg) or less not displaying HM placard)
7 Flatbed 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
8 Dump 88 Unknown
9 Concrete Mixer

Most Harmful Events: This space is used to identify the event that resulted in the most severe injury or, if no injury, the
greatest property damage involving this motor vehicle.
- Enter the Most Harmful Event code in the space provided.

Sequence of Events: This space is used to identify the events in sequence related to this motor vehicle, including both
non-collision as well as collision events. (Refer to Appendix L)
- Enter the Sequence of Events codes in order of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the space provided.
Most Harmful Event
Non-Collision
1 Overturn/Rollover 6 Fell/Jumped From Motor Vehicle
2 Fire/Explosion 7 Thrown or Falling Object
3 Immersion 8 Ran into Water/Canal
4 Jackknife 9 Other Non-Collision
5 Cargo/Equipment Loss or Shift
Collision Non-Fixed Object
10 Pedestrian 15 Parked Motor Vehicle
11 Pedalcycle 16 Work Zone/Maintenance
12 Railway Vehicle (train, engine) 17 Struck By Falling, Shifting Cargo
13 Animal 18 Other Non-Fixed Object
14 Motor Vehicle in Transport
Collision with Fixed Object
19 Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion 29 Cable Barrier
20 Bridge Overhead Structure 30 Concrete Traffic Barrier
21 Bridge Pier or Support 31 Other Traffic Barrier
22 Bridge Rail 32 Tree (standing)
23 Culvert 33 Utility Pole/Light Support
24 Curb 34 Traffic Sign Support
25 Ditch 35 Traffic Signal Support
26 Embankment 36 Other Post, Pole or Support
27 Guardrail Face 37 Fence
28 Guardrail End 38 Mailbox
39 Other Fixed Object (wall, building, tunnel)
(40-46 Sequence of Events only)
40 Equipment Failure (blown tire, brake 44 Cross Median
failure, etc.)
41 Separation of Units 45 Cross Centerline
42 Ran Off Roadway, Right 46 Downhill Runaway
43 Ran Off Roadway, Left

Emergency Vehicle Use: This space indicates operation of any motor vehicle that is legally authorized by a government
authority to respond to emergencies with or without the use of emergency warning equipment, such as a police vehicle,
fire truck or ambulance. Select ‘1: No’ if the motor vehicle authorized by a government authority to respond to
emergencies was not on an emergency response when involved in a crash. Select ‘2: Yes’ only if the motor vehicle
involved in the crash was on an emergency response, regardless of whether the emergency warning equipment was in
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 - Enter the Emergency Vehicle Use code in the space provided.
Emergency Vehicle Use
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

Roadway Grade: This space is used to identify the inclination characteristic of the roadway in the direction of travel for
this vehicle.
- Enter the Roadway Grade code in the space provided.
Roadway Grade
1 Level
2 Hillcrest
3 Uphill
4 Downhill
5 Sag (bottom)

Roadway Alignment: This space is used to identify the geometric or layout characteristics of the roadway in the
direction of travel for this vehicle.
- Enter the Roadway Alignment code in the space provided.
Roadway Alignment
1 Straight
2 Curve Right
3 Curve Left

Vehicle Maneuver Action: This space is used to identify the controlled maneuver for this motor vehicle prior to the
beginning of the sequence of events.
- Enter the Vehicle Maneuver Action code in the space provided.
- If code ‘77 Other, Explain in Narrative‘ is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash
Report Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative
section.
Vehicle Maneuver Action
1 Straight Ahead 13 Stopped in Traffic
3 Turning Left 14 Slowing
4 Backing 15 Negotiating a Curve
5 Turning Right 16 Leaving Traffic Lane
6 Changing Lanes 17 Entering Traffic Lane
8 Parked 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
10 Making U-Turn 88 Unknown
11 Overtaking Passing
Traffic Control Device for This Vehicle: This space is used to identify the type of traffic control device applicable to this
motor vehicle at the crash location.
- Enter the Traffic Control Device for this Vehicle in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
-
Traffic Control Device for This Vehicle
1 No Controls 9 Railway Crossing
4 School Zone Sign/Device 10 Person (including Flagman,
Officer, Guard, etc.)

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 5 Traffic Control Signal 13 Warning Sign
6 Sto pSign 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
7 Yield Sign 88 Unknown
8 Flashing Signal

Vehicle Defects: This space is used to identify pre-existing defects or maintenance conditions with this vehicle that
might have contributed to the crash.
- Enter up to two Vehicle Defect codes in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made on the Florida Traffic Crash Report Narrative to explain.
This notation must be listed separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Vehicle Defects
1 None 11 Power Train
2 Brakes 12 Suspension
3 Tires 13 Wheels
4 Lights (head, signal, tail) 14 Windows/Windshield
6 Steering 15 Mirrors
7 Wipers 16 Truck Coupling/Trailer
Hitch/Safety Chains
9 Exhaust System 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
10 Body, Doors 88 Unknown

Special Function of Motor Vehicle: This classification is used to identify the type of special function being served by this
vehicle regardless of whether the function is marked on the vehicle.
- Enter the special function of motor vehicle code in the space provided.
Special Function of Motor Vehicle
1 No Special Function 12 School Bus
2 Farm Vehicle 13 Transit/Commuter Bus
3 Police 14 Intercity Bus
7 Taxi 15 Charter/Tour Bus
8 Military 16 Shuttle Bus
9 Ambulance 17 Farm Labor Bus
10 Fire Truck 88 Unknown
11 Farm Labor Transport

Violations: This classification is used to identify each vehicle driver or pedestrian who was given a citation (not a
written warning) for a traffic violation by the law enforcement officer who investigated the crash. If the vehicle owner
(who was not driving) or a passenger is issued a citation for an infraction, do not enter that information in the violator
data fields.
- In the spaces provided, enter the correct person number, as assigned in the Person Section, the name of the
violator (driver or non-motorist) who was given the traffic citation, the Florida Statute number, the type of
charge, and the citation number.
- If more than three citations are issued, list the subsequent citations at the bottom of the Narrative page.
- Leave each box that is not used blank.

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Person Page
Person Section: The person data elements describe the characteristics, actions, and consequences to the person(s)
involved in the crash.

Person #: Each person involved in the crash shall be given a unique number. For example, if the crash has 7 people
involved each should be given a number 1 through 7.

Type of Person: This space is used to identify the type of person involved in the crash.

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 - Enter the Type of Person code in the space provided.
- Additional passengers may be added at the bottom of the Person and Narrative pages if needed.
Type of Person
1 Driver
2 Non-Motorist
3 Passenger

Vehicle #: This space is used to associate a person with a vehicle, specifically if the person is a driver or a passenger. The
Vehicle # is a unique number assigned to each vehicle involved in a crash and can be located at the top of the vehicle
section.
- Enter the Vehicle # that the person (Driver or Passenger) is associated with.
- Leve the Vehicle # blank if the Person Type is Non-Motorist.

Name of Person: This space is used to identify the name of the Person.
- Enter the first name, middle initial, and last name of the person.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

Phone Number: This space is used to identify the phone number of the Person.
- Enter the phone number, including area code, if known for the person identified in this section.
- Leave blank if unknown.

Recommend Driver Re-Exam: This space is used to identify if the driving ability of a vehicle driver is questionable.
- Enter ‘X’ in the space provided if the ability of the driver to operate a vehicle is questionable.
Section 322.126 (2), (3), Florida Statutes, provides that ‘any physician, person, or agency having knowledge of any
licensed driver’s or applicant’s mental or physical disability to drive is authorized to report such knowledge to the
Department.’ The decision to require the driver to submit to another driver license exam is made by the law
enforcement investigator. In making this assessment, the investigator should take into account obvious driver physical
effects, coordination, reflexes, and perception. If a driver’s ability is questionable, you must explain your reasons in the
narrative section. The explanation must be a separate notation following your crash narrative.

Current Address: This space is used to identify the current physical address or mailing address of the person involved in
the traffic crash.
- Enter the street address or mailing address, city, state abbreviation, and zip code of the person in the space
provided.
- Do not abbreviate the name of the city.
- Use the standard, two-letter postal abbreviation for all states.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

Date of Birth: This space is used to identify the date of birth of the person involved in a traffic crash. (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Enter the date of birth of the person in month, day and year sequence.
- Enter UK in the space provided if unknown.

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Sex: This space is used to identify the sex of the person involved in the crash.
- Enter the Sex code in the space provided.
Sex
1 Male
2 Female
88 Unknown

Driver License Number: This space is used to identify the driver license number of the vehicle driver.
- Enter the driver license number exactly as it appears on the driver license in the space provided.
- Enter ‘non’ in the space provided if the vehicle driver does not have a driver license.
- Enter ‘UK’ in the space provided if unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.
The driver license number is used to identify and update the driver history record. It is very important to enter the
current driver license number on the traffic crash report and ensure that this number matches the driver license number
on any traffic citations issued as a result of the traffic crash.

State: This space is used to identify the state that issued the driver license. (Refer to Apendix E)
- Enter the state that issued the driver license in the space provided. Use the standard two letter abbreviations for
all states.
- Enter ‘UK’ in the space provided if unknown.
- Enter FF for out of Country states when unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Expires: This space is used to identify the expiration date of the driver license.
- Enter the date in month, day and year sequence. (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Enter ‘UK’ in the space provided if unknown.
- If not applicable, leave blank.

Injury Severity (INJ): This space is used to identify the severity of injuries sustained by a person involved in a traffic
crash.
- Enter the appropriate injury code in the space provided.
- Possible Injury is any injury reported or claimed that is not a fatal injury, suspected serious injury or suspected
minor injury. Examples include: momentary loss of consciousness, claim of injury limping, complaint of pain or
nausea. Possible injuries are those which are reported by the person or are indicated by his/her behavior, but no
wounds or injuries are readily evident.
- Non-incapacitating injuries are non-disabling injuries, such as lacerations, scrapes, bruises, etc.
- Incapacitating is any injury other than fatal that results in one or more of the following:
• Severe laceration resulting in exposure of underlying tissues/muscle/organs or resulting in
significant loss of blood
• Broken or distorted extremity (arm or leg)
• Crush injuries
• Suspected skull, chest, or abdominal injury other than bruises or minor lacerations
• Significant burns (second and third degree burns over 10% or more of the body)
• Unconsciousness when taken from the crash scene
• Paralysis

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 - Fatal Injury results in death within 30 days after the motor vehicle crash in which the injury occurred. If the
person did not die at the scene but died within 30 days of the motor vehicle crash in which the injury occurred,
the injury classification should be changed from the previously assigned to 5 Fatal Injury.
- If an injured motorist (Inj. Severity 4, 3, 2, 1) listed on the Crash Report expires within 30 days, an update
amending the injury Severity Field to “5- Fatal within 30 days.”
- If an injured motorist (Inj. Severity 4, 3, 2, 1) listed on the Crash report expires after 30 days as a result of a
Motor Vehicle Related injury, the injury severity listed on the Crash Report remains the same and the officer
should then use the narrative to explain the death being more than 30 days.
- If a motorist is listed as inj. “5,4,3,2,1” and expires from a non-motor vehicle related cause (i.e. heart attack,
natural causes, suicide, homicide), an update is required to change the Injury Severity Field to “6-Non-Traffic
Fatality.”
Injury Severity (INJ)
1 None
2 Possible
3 Non-Incapacitating
4 Incapacitating
5 Fatal (within 30 days)
6 Non-traffic Fatality

Driver

DL Type: This space is used to identify the type (class) of driver license issued to the vehicle driver.
- Enter the driver license type in the space provided.
- Enter code 7 in the space provided if the driver license type is unknown, not required, or if a non-motorist is
involved in the traffic crash.
The driver license type (class) codes verify that the driver in question has been tested and licensed to operate certain
types of vehicles. Class A, B, and C driver licenses are required in order to drive commercial vehicles. A Class D driver
license is required for a chauffeur license and Class E for an operator or restricted operator.
DL Types
1 A 2B 3C
4 D/CDL (Formally Chauffeur)
5 E/Operator
6 E/Operator Restricted
7 None

Required Endorsements: This space is used to identify if the driver license issued to the vehicle driver required any other
special endorsements for the type of vehicle being operated.
- Enter a 1 in the space provided if the driver license presented requires endorsement. For example, the driver is
operating a motorcycle and is authorized to operate a motorcycle or transport hazardous materials.
- Enter a 2 in the space provided if the driver license presented requires an endorsement but the driver does not
have the proper endorsement. For example, the driver is operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle
endorsement or transporting hazardous materials without a hazmat endorsement.
- Enter a 3 in the space provided if an endorsement is not required. For example, the driver is operating an
automobile for private transportation.
Required Endorsements
1 Yes
2 No
3 No Req. Endorsement

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Driver’s Actions At Time of Crash: This space is used to identify the actions by the driver that may have contributed to
the traffic crash. This data element is based on the judgment of the LEO investigating the traffic crash and need not
match Violations.
- Enter up to four Driver’s Actions At Time of Crash codes in the space provided.
Drivers Actions At Time of Crash
1 No Contributing Action 17 Exceeded Posted Speed
2 Operated MV in careless Negligent 21 Wrong Side or Wrong Way
Manner
3 Failed to Yield Right of Way 25 Failed to Keep in Proper Lane
4 Improper Backing 26 Ran off Roadway
6 Improper Turn 27 Disregard other Traffic Sign
10 Followed too Closely 28 Disregarded other Road Markings
11 Ran Red Light 29 Over-Correcting/ Over Steering
12 Drove too Fast for Conditions 30 Swerved or Avoided: Due to Wind,
Slippery Surface, MV, Object, Non-
Motorist in Roadway, etc.
13 Ran Stop Sign 31 Operated MV in Erratic, Reckless or
Aggressive Manner
15 Improper Passing 77 Other Contributing Action

Condition At Time of Crash: This space is used to identify any relevant condition of the individual (driver or non-
motorist) that is directly related to the traffic crash.
- Enter Condition At Time of Crash code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Condition At Time of Crash
1 Apparently Normal 8 Emotional (depression,
angry, disturbed, etc.)
3 Asleep or Fatigued 9 Under the Influence of
Medication/Drugs/Alcohol
5 Ill (sick) or Fainted 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
6 Seizure, Epilepsy, Blackout 88 Unknown
7 Physically Impaired

Driver Distracted By: This space is used to identify distractions which may have influenced the driver’s performance. The
distractions can be inside the motor vehicle (internal) or outside the motor vehicle (external).
- Enter Driver Distracted By code in the space provided.
Driver Distracted By
1 Not Distracted 5 External Distraction (outside the
vehicle, explain in narrative)
2 Electronic Communication Devices 6 Texting
(cell phone, etc.)
3 Other Electronic Device (navigation 7 Inattentive
device, DVD player)
4 Other Inside the Vehicle (explain in 88 Unknown
narrative)

Driver Vision Obstructions: This classification is used to identify if the driver’s or non-motorist’s vision was obstructed
prior to the traffic crash.

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 - Enter the driver vision obstructions code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Driver Vision Obstructions
1 Vision not Obscured 7 Signs/Billboards
2 Inclement Weather 8 Fog
3 Parked/Stopped Vehicle 9 Smoke
4 Trees/Crops/Bushes 10 Glare
5 Load on Vehicle 77 All Other, Explain in Narrative
6 Building/Fixed Objects

Driver or Passenger

Motor Vehicle Seating Location: This space is used to identify the location for this occupant in, on, or outside of the
motor vehicle prior to the first event in the sequence of events.
- Enter the Seat Location code in the space provided.
- Enter the Row location code in the space provided.
- If appropriate, enter the Other location code in the space provided.
Motor Vehicle Seating Location
Seat
1 Left 77 Other (explain in narrative)
2 Middle 88 Unknown
3 Right
Row
1 Front 4 Fourth
2 Second 77 Other row
3 Third 88 Unknown
Other
1 Not Applicable 5 Trailing Unit
2 Sleeper Section of Truck Cab 6 Riding on Motor Vehicle Exterior (non-
trialing unit)
3 Other Enclosed Cargo Area 88 Unknown
4 Unenclosed Cargo Area

Ejection (EJECT): This space is used to identify an occupant completely or partially thrown from the interior of the motor
vehicle as a result of the traffic crash. Motorcycle drivers and passengers must have a value of “4-Not applicable”.
- Enter the Ejection code in the space provided.
Ejection (EJECT)
1 Not Ejected
2 Ejected, Totally
3 Ejected, Partially
4 Not Applicable
88 Unknown

Helmet Use (HU): This space is used to identify the helmet use by a motorcyclist at the time of the crash. A motorcycle
passenger is considered a motorcyclist.
- Enter the Helmet Use code in the space provided.
Helmet Use (HU)
1 DOT- Compliant Motorcycle Helmet

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 2 Other Helmet
3 No Helmet

Eye Protection (EP): This space is used to identify if eye protection was used by a motorcyclist.
- Enter the Eye Protection code in the space provided.
Eye Protection
1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Applicable

Air Bag Deployed (ABD): This space is used to identify a vehicle equipped with air bags and the deployment status
relative to the position in the vehicle for this occupant. Vehicles not equipped with air bags must have a value of “1-Not
Applicable”.
- Enter the Air Bag Deployed code in the space provided.
Air Bag Deployed (ABD)
1 Not Applicable 5 Deployed- Other (knee, air belt, etc.)
2 Not Deployed 6 Deployed- Combination
3 Deployed- Front 7 Deployed- Curtain
4 Deployed- Side 88 Deployment Unknown

Restraint System (RS): This space is used to identify the restraint equipment in use by the occupant at the time of the
traffic crash.
- Enter the Restraint System code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Restraint System (RS)
1 Not Applicable (non-motorist) 7 Child Restraint System- Forward
Facing
2 None Used- Motor Vehicle Occupant 8 Child Restraint System- Rear Facing
3 Shoulder and Lap Belt Used 9 Booster Seat
4 Shoulder Belt only Used 10 Child Restraint type Unknown
5 Lap Belt Only Used 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
6 Restraint Used- Type Unknown

Non-Motorist

Non-Motorist Description: This space is used to identify the non-motorist (non-occupant of vehicle in transport)
involved in a traffic crash.
- Enter the Non-Motorist Description code in the space provided.
Non-Motorist Description
1 Pedestrian 5 Occupant of Vehicle Not in Transport
(parked, etc.)
2 Other Pedestrian (wheelchair, person in a 6 Occupant of Non-Motor Vehicle
building, skater, pedestrian conveyance, etc.) Transportation Device
3 Bicyclist 7 Unknown Type of Non-Motorist
4 Other Cyclist

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Non-Motorist Location At Time of Crash: This space is used to identify the location of the non-motorist with respect to
the roadway at the time of the traffic crash.
- Enter the Non-Motorist Location At Time of Crash code in the space provided.
Non-Motorist Location At Time of Crash
1 Intersection- Marked Crosswalk 8 Sidewalk
2 Intersection- Unmarked Crosswalk 9 Median/ Crossing Island
3 Intersection- Other 10 Driveway Access
4 Midblock- Marked Crosswalk 11 Shared-Use Path or Trail
5 Travel Lane- Other Location 12 Non-Trafficway Area
6 Bicycle Lane 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
7 Shoulder/ Roadside 88 Unknown

Action Prior To Crash: This space is used to identify the action of the non-motorist immediately prior to the traffic crash.
- Enter Action Prior To Crash code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Action Prior To Crash
1 Crossing Roadway 7 Adjacent to Roadway (e.g., shoulder,
median)
2 Waiting to Cross Roadway 8 Going to or from School (K-12)
3 Walking/ Cycling Along Roadway with Traffic 9 Working in Trafficway (incident
(in or Adjacent to travel lane) response)
4 Walking/ Cycling Along Roadway Against 10 None
Traffic (in or adjacent to travel lane)
5 Walking/ Cycling on Sidewalk 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
6 In Roadway- Other (working, playing, etc.) 88 Unknown

Safety Equipment: This space is used to identify the safety equipment(s) used by the non-motorist.
- Enter up to two Safety Equipment codes in the space(s) provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Safety Equipment
1 None 5 Lighting
2 Helmet 6 Not Applicable
3 Protective Pads Used (elbows, knees, shins, 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
etc.)
4 Reflective Clothing (jacket, backpack, etc.) 88 Unknown

Non-Motorist Actions/Circumatances: This space is used to identify the actions/circumstances of the non-motorist that
may have contributed to the traffic crash. This data element is based on the judgment of the law enforcement officer
investigating the traffic crash.
- Enter up to two Non-Motorist Actions/Circumstances codes in the space(s) provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Non-Motorist Actions/Circumstances
1 No Improper Action 8 Inattentive (talking, eating, etc.)
2 Dart/Dash 9 Not Visible (dark clothing, no lighting, etc.)
3 Failure to Yield Right-of-Way 10 Improper Turn/Merge
4 Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Signals or Officer 11 Improper Passing

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 5 In Roadway Improperly (standing, lying, working, 12 Wrong-Way Riding or Walking
playing)
6 Disabled Vehicle Related (working on, pushing, 77 Other, Explain in Narrative
leaving/approaching)
7 Entering/Exiting Parked/Standing Vehicle 88 Unknown

ALCOHOL/DRUG/EMS

Suspected Alcohol Use: This classification is used to identify a driver or non-motorist involved in the traffic crash
suspected by law enforcement to have used alcohol.
- Enter the Suspected Alcohol Use code in the space provided.
Suspected Alcohol Use
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

Alcohol Tested: This classification is used to indicate the presence of alcohol by test.
- Enter the Alcohol Tested code in the space provided.
Alcohol Tested
1 Test Not Given
2 Test Refused
3 Test Given
88 Unknown, if Tested

Alcohol Test Type: This classification is used to indicate the presence of alcohol by test type.
- Enter the Alcohol Test Type code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Alcohol Test Type
1 Blood
2 Breath
3 Urine
77 Other, Explain in Narrative

Alcohol Test Result: This classification is used to indicate the presence of alcohol by test result.
- Enter the Alcohol Test Result code in the space provided.
Alcohol Test Result
1 Pending
2 Completed
88 Unknown

BAC: This space is used to identify the results of any test a LEO required to determine if a person involved in a traffic
crash is under the influence of alcohol. (If there is a BAC value ‘Alcohol Test Result’ CANNOT be ‘1 Pending’)
- Enter the alcohol test results in the space provided.
- If not applicable, leave blank.
- Use the Florida Traffic Crash Update Report, HSMV 90010S, to report the results when they are known. Results
must be listed in this space, not explained in the narrative.

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Suspected Drug Use: This classification is used to identify a driver or non-motorist involved in the traffic crash suspected
by law enforcement to have used drugs.
- Enter the Suspected Drug Use code in the space provided.
Suspected Drug Use
1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown

Drug Tested: This classification is used to indicate the presence of drugs by test. Excludes drugs administered post-crash.
- Enter the Drug Tested code in the space provided.
Drug Tested
1 Test Not Given
2 Test Refused
3 Test Given
88 Unknown, if Tested

Drug Test Type: This classification is used to indicate the presence of drugs by test type. Excludes drugs administered
post-crash.
- Enter the Drug Test Type code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain. This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Alcohol Test Type
1 Blood
3 Urine
77 Other, Explain in Narrative

Drug Test Result: This classification is used to indicate the presence of drugs by test result. Excludes drugs administered
post-crash.
- Enter the Drug Test Result code in the space provided.
Drug Test Result
1 Positive
2 Negative
3 Pending
88 Unknown

Drug Test Result Data Collection: This classification is used on both short and long form reports to collect up to four (4)
substances if the field Drug Test Result is “1-positive.”

Drug Test Result Data Collection

1 Amphetamine 5 Other Controlled Substance
2 Cocaine 6 PCP
3 Marijuana/Cannabis 7 Other Drug (excludes post-crash drugs)
4 Opiate 88 Unknown

- e-Crash: Law enforcement agencies currently submitting crash reports electronically, the Drug Test Result Data
Collection field will be required if the Drug Test Result is “1-positive.” Each state approved vendor must include
this data via the XML export process. The technical specifications document to provide further guidance on the
XML schema can be found at: http://www.flhsmv.gov/courts/crash/ .

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 - Paper Reporting: Law enforcement agencies currently submitting crash reports via paper, the Drug Test Result
Data Collection document (Appendix I) is required to capture anyone involved in the crash who tested positive
for drugs. A fillable PDF is available for download at http://www.flhsmv.gov/courts/crash/.

Source of Transportation to Medical Facility: This classification is used to identify the type and identity of the unit
providing transport to the medical facility receiving the patient.
- Enter the Source of Transportation to Medical Facility code in the space provided.
- If code 77 is used, a separate notation must be made in the Narrative to explain . This notation must be listed
separately below the last sentence of the narrative section.
Source of Transportation TO Medical Facility
1 Not Transported
2 EMS
3 Law Enforcement
77 Other, Explain in Narrative
88 Unknown

EMS Agency Name or ID: This space is used to identify the name of the agency that transported the injured drivers, non-
motorist, or passengers to a medical facility or hospital.
- Enter the complete name or ID of the agency.
- Enter ‘N/A’ if the injured parties refused transport to a medical facility or hospital.
EMS Run Number: This space is used to identify the EMS call number or incident number.
- Enter the EMS Run Number related to the crash.

Medical Facility Transported To: This space is used to identify the name of the hospital or facility that received the
injured driver, non-motorist, or passengers.
- Enter the complete name of the hospital or facility.
- If emergency medical personnel (EMS) responded to the traffic crash scene to provide first aid to the injured
parties but the parties refused to go to a medical facility with EMS, then enter ‘Refused Transport’ in the space
provided.

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Narrative Page
Narrative Section: This describes the traffic crash scene. It is always used in conjunction with the Florida Traffic Crash
Report, Long Form, HSMV 90010S. The investigating agency report number and the eight digit HSMV crash report
number must be identical to all other report pages.

Use this section to chronological describe the sequence of events prior to, at, and post collision for each vehicle, drivers
and non-motorists. Ensure that the correct section number is used when referring to specific vehicles, drivers or non-
motorists. If additional space is needed, use an additional narrative page.

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Reporting Officer: This space is used to identify the investigator and investigating law enforcement agency.
- Enter investigating officer’s ID or badge number.
- Enter investigating officer’s rank and name in the space provided.
- Enter the complete name of the investigating agency and place an ‘X’ in the appropriate box (FHP, SO, PD or
OTHER).

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Diagram Page
Diagram Section: This space is used to illustrate the traffic crash scene. The Diagram should be prepared based on
the standard operating procedures of the submitting agency.

The following information must be documented:

- Location of traffic crash (road names).
- Roadway width of each lane and roadway markings.
- North directional arrow being placed upward or to the right when looking at the page.

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 - Any physical evidence on the roadway (skid marks, rust, holes, standing water, etc.)
- Each vehicle’s position prior to, at, and post crash. This would include where the vehicle was located at final rest
upon the officer’s arrival on the scene even if the vehicle was moved.

Update Section: This report is used to update or upgrade information previously recorded on a Florida Traffic
Crash Report.
When completing this section, code entries must correspond to the vehicle, driver or non-motorist section they are
intended to represent and must be updated every 30 days until the investigation is closed. Refer to procedures for
entering data on the Long Form, Narrative/Diagram when completing this form.
FOR PRINTED AND MAILED CRASH REPORT UPDATES ONLY – NOT UPDATES SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY: Provide the
following information when this form is used to update a vehicle, driver, non-motorist section of a Florida Traffic Crash
Report (Only the updated information and data to link the Update report with the Long Form and Narrative/Diagram are
required):
- Enter an ‘X’ in the box marked ‘Update.’
- Enter the date of the crash: The date should be identical to the date of the traffic crash on the Florida Traffic
Crash Report, Long Form, HSMV 90010S, unless the date of the traffic crash is being corrected.
- Enter the county/city code: The code should be identical to county/city codes on the Florida Traffic Crash Report,
Long Form, HSMV 90010S, unless the county/city code is being corrected.
- Enter the investigating agency report number: The number must be identical to the investigating agency
report or file number on the Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, HSMV 90010S, and Narrative/Diagram
pages.
- Enter the eight digit HSMV Crash Report Number: The number must be identical to the HSMV crash report
number on the Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, HSMV 90010S, and Narrative/Diagram pages.
- Enter the vehicle or person section number that you intend to update.
- Enter the updated information: For example, alcohol/drug test results from .000 to .010. Any information that is
not updated should be left blank.
- Enter rank, name, and signature of reporting officer.
- Enter the reporting officer’s ID or badge number.
- Enter the complete name of the reporting agency and place an ‘X’ in the appropriate box (FHP, SO, PD or
OTHER).

Driver Report of Traffic Crash/Driver Exchange of Information (HSMV

90011S): This form is used ONLY as a Driver Report of Traffic Crash, or Driver Exchange of Information form.
Time and location data, and the vehicle and pedestrian sections should be completed based upon the information
requested for each field. This form is used to exchange driver information between the parties involved in a traffic crash.

If an officer decides not to report the crash, then the driver(s) must complete the form and send a copy to the
Department.
- The officer should remove Sheet 1 and place an ‘X’ in the box at the top that identifies the report as a Driver
Report of Traffic Crash.
- Place an ‘X’ in the box at the bottom of Sheet 1 that states ‘You must read and comply with the instructions on
the back of this page.’
Use this form as a driver exchange of information when a HSMV 90011S form is completed. If this form is not used as a
driver exchange, then the officer must provide each driver and/or non-motorist with the other party’s driver and vehicle
information.

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CMV Reporting

Any truck that has a gross vehicle Any motor vehicle with seating to Any motor vehicle displaying a
weight rating (GVWR) of more than transport nine (9) or more people, hazardous materials placard
10,000 pounds or a gross combination
including the driver’s seat (regardless of weight)
weight rating (GCWR) of more than
10,000 pounds used on public Or Or
highways

Interstate Commerce: trade, traffic or transportation in Intrastate Commerce: a carrier that operates entirely
the United States. within a state.

• Between a place in a state and a place • May or may not be required to have a USDOT
outside of such state (including a place number.
outside of the U.S. • Originate and terminate within the State.
• Between two places in a state through • USDOT numbers are in the process of being
another state or a place outside of the U.S. assigned to intrastate motor carriers in a
• Between two places in a state as part of number of states. This should include state
trade, traffic or transportation originating or two-character abbreviations on the end (i.e.
terminating outside the state or the U.S. USDOT 123456FL).
• Required to have a USDOT number

Qualifying Commercial Motor Vehicles Private Use Vehicles

• A trucking company or individual • A non-commercial, individual horse owner

owner/operator hauling the goods of a transporting hay bales from his pasture on
business for a fee. (For-Hire Carrier) one side of the road to his stables on the
• A manufacturing company hauling its own other side in a truck with a GVWR greater
products to retail stores, or a retail store than 10,000 lbs.
delivering products to its buyers. • A homeowner carrying recyclables to a drop-
• A farm hauling its produce to or from the off point in a personally owned pickup truck
market. with a GVWR greater than 10,000 lbs.
• A motor coach, airport shuttle, or hotel- • A family of 10 persons taking a trip in the
owned shuttle bus or limousine service family’s 12-passenger van.
transporting passengers. • A personally owned pickup truck hauling a
• A government-owned truck or bus. boat, camper, horse, or utility trailer with a
• A school bus transporting students to/from GCWR in excess of 10,000 lbs. not operating
school or school-related activities. in commerce or as part of a business.
• A family operating a personally owned and
registered recreational vehicle or motor
home in excess of 10,000 lbs. GVWR.

Private use vehicles are defined as personally-owned trucks or passenger vehicles meant for personal use only, even if
greater than 10,000 lbs. If it is a business vehicle, regardless of the circumstances of use, it qualifies to be reported.

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Identifying the Responsible Motor Carrier

Motor Carrier: the business entity, individual, partnership, corporation, or religious organization responsible for the
transportation of goods, property or people.

For-Hire Carrier: a person engaged in the transportation of goods or passengers for compensation.

Private Motor Carrier: a person who provides transportation of property or passengers, by commercial motor vehicle,
and is not a for-hire motor carrier.

Ways to identify motor carriers- most often, the required information can be found on the driver’s side door. In order to
ensure that the crash is applied to the appropriate motor carrier’s record, it is essential that the following information
be accurately obtained (full carrier name, physical address, USDOT#)
1) Shipping papers
2) Lease/rental agreements
3) Driver’s log
4) Vehicle registration

Common problems in identifying the correct information- shipping papers are only required for hazardous material
cargo; the driver may say that there are no shipping papers or trip manifest, even when they may be in the vehicle;
USDOT# is not available on the shipping papers or the driver’s log for the carrier responsible for the load.

Ways to Identify Motor Carriers: Driver Interview

• Are you the Motor Carrier responsible for this load? If not, who is?
• Is the name and USDOT# on the side of your vehicle that of the motor carrier?
• What documentation do you have on board to verify the motor carrier?
• Are your services leased to another carrier?
• Are you using a cargo broker?
• Where is the motor carrier’s principle place of business?
http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

Company Snapshot
The Company Snapshot is a concise electronic record of a company’s identification, size, commodity information, and safety
record, including the safety rating (if any), a roadside out-of-service inspection summary, and crash information.
The Company Snapshot is available via an ad-hoc query (one carrier at a time) free of charge.
Search Criteria
Users can search by DOT Number, MC/MX Number or Company Name.

USDOT Number MC/MX Number Name

Enter Value:
Markings of CMVs: the CMV marking must display;
Search
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 1) Legal or single trade name of the CMV
2) Motor Carrier ID number, preceded by ‘USDOT’
3) If the name of any person other than the operating carrier appears, the name of the operating carrier must
appear and be preceded by ‘Operated By.’
4) Other identifying information may be displayed on the vehicle if it is not inconsistent with the information
required.

Rented and Leased CMVs

• Trip and long-term leasing can cause the names and numbers on the door of a CMV to be different from
the names on the shipping papers.
• A company can lease a tractor(s) or the owner’s services to pull its load with the company’s trailer(s).
• The carrier name and the USDOT# on the driver’s side of the tractor may be for the owner of the
tractor(s), not the company responsible for the load. (This also applies to leased single-unit trucks.)
• A short-term rental agreement for less than 30 days is required to be inside the vehicle.
• A carrier is required to have the carrier’s full name and USDOT# on the side of the vehicle within 30 days
of a long-term lease. The USDOT# should also appear on the lease agreement or the outside of the
vehicle (even if the rental period is less than 30 days).
• A company can extend a short-term lease in an effort to keep from adding the company name and
USDOT# on the vehicle.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Groups

Group A (Combination Vehicle) Group B (Heavy Straight Vehicle) Group C (Small Vehicle)
Any combination of vehicles with a gross Any single vehicle with a GVWR Any single vehicle, or combination
combination weight rating (GCWR), or a of 26,001 pounds or more, or any of vehicles, that meets neither the
gross combination weight of 26,001 such vehicle towing a vehicle not definition of Group A nor Group B,
pounds or more, provided the gross in excess of 10,000 pounds but is designated to transport 16 or
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the GVWR. more passengers including the
vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of driver, or is used in the
10,000 pounds. transportation of materials found to
be hazardous which require the
motor vehicle to be placarded. This
includes any quantity of chemical or
biological material or agent posing a
threat to national security, including
toxins.

Examples: Examples:
Double/Triple tractors Concrete Mixers
Tank vehicles Dump Trucks
Flat Beds and School Buses
Van/Enclosed Box
Exemptions to Being Required to Have a CDL-
1) Active duty military possessing a military license, operating a military vehicle.
2) Firefighters meeting approved training standards and operating authorized emergency vehicles.
3) Farmers
4) Individuals operating motor homes or other vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or
family members, for non-business purposes.

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 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Endorsements

Double/Triple Trailers (T)

Passenger Vehicles (P)

Tank Vehicles (N)

Hazardous Materials (H)

(any size vehicle)

School Buses (S)

Tank & Hazardous Materials (X)

GVWR/GCWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: (GVWR) is the value specified by the manufacturer as the recommended maximum loaded
weight of a single motor vehicle.

Gross Combination Weight Rating: (GCWR) is the value specified by the manufacturer(s) as the recommended maximum
loaded weight of a combination (articulated) motor vehicle.
The weight ratings, including GVWR, can be found on the certification label located on the:
1) Driver’s door or door frame
2) Cab behind driver’s seat
3) Driver-side visor
Second-stage manufacturers may add an additional GVWR plate, which can be a yellow sticker located on the door
frame.

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Vehicle Configuration
Bus (9-15 Seats, Including Driver)

Truck/Trailer (Single-Unit Truck Pulling a

Trailer)
Bus (16 or More Seats, Including Driver)

Truck Tractor (Bobtail)

Single-Unit (2 Axles, 6 Tires)

Tractor/Semi Trailer (One Trailer)

Single-Unit (3 or More Axles)

Truck Tractor/Double (Two Trailers)

Truck Tractor/Triple (Three Trailers)

Cargo Body Type

Bus (9-15 Seats, Including Driver)

Van/Enclosed Box

Bus (16 or More Seats, Including Driver)

Cargo Tank

Flat Bed

Dump

Concrete Mixer

Auto Transporter

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Garbage/Refuse

Grain, Chips, Gravel

Pole

Log

Intermodal Chassis

Vehicle Towing Motor Vehicle

No Cargo Body

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 How to Find the Responsible Carrier and Correct U.S. DOT Number
SIDE OF THE VEHICLE: in most cases, DON’T STOP:…keep on looking…The DRIVER INTERVIEW:
this is good for name and number. information on the side of the truck 1. Is the vehicle leased or
Look for a number preceded by the may not be the U.S.DOT number, rented?
letters: USDOT. name, or address of the responsible 2. Who is the motor
motor carrier. carrierresponsible for this
load?
3. Who is directing and
controlling the movement of
this vehicle?
4. Where is the motor carrier’s
principal place of business?
LEASE AGREEMENT: identifies the DRIVER’S LOG: contains the name of SHIPPING PAPERS: provide the name
name of the lesse and their US.DOT the motor carrier and the citty and of the motor carrier responsible for
number. State for the carrier’s principal place the load, but not the carrier’s
of business. U.S.DOT number.

How to Find the Responsible Carrier and Correct U.S. DOT Number
EXAMPLE 1: John Smith owns his Who is the Motor Carrier: John Smith is the motor carrier,
own truck tractor, operating under A) John Smith? because he is the entity that has
John Smith Trucking. He contracts B) White Manufacturing? agreed to carry this particular load.
with White Manufacturing to take
one of its trailers loaded with goods
from New York to Los Angeles.
EXAMPLE 2: John Smith, driving his Who is the Motor Carrier: John Smith is the motor carrier,
truck tractor, utilizes a cargo broker, A) John Smith? because K&S transferred the
K&S Trucking, to obtain goods from B) K&S Trucking? responsibility of the load to John
Intermodal Inc. shipping company for C) Intermodal Inc.? Smith.
his return trip back to New York.
EXAMPLE 3: John Smith, driving his Who is the Motor Carrier: The lease agreement between
truck tractor, leases his services to A) John Smith? Polyester and Mr. Smith makes
Polyester Chemical Company. B) Polyester? Polyester the motor carrier
Polyester directs Smith to deliver a responsible for the load.
semi-trailer from New York to St.
Louis.
EXAMPLE 4: John Smith is driving a Who is the Motor Carrier: ABC Trucking is the motor carrier.
tractor/semi-trailer owned and A) John Smith? John Smith is just a driver for ABC
operated by ABC Trucking. B) ABC Trucking? Trucking.
EXAMPLE 5: John Smith is driving a Who is the Motor Carrier: In this case XYZ is the motor carrier,
tractor owned by ABC Trucking, A) John Smith? because XYZ is directing the carrying
which has been leased to XYZ B) ABC Trucking? of the load.
Trucking. XYZ uses the tractor to pull C) XYZ Trucking?
XYZ trailers to its regular shippinbg
service.

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Appendix K: Hazardous Materials

Nine Classes of Hazardous Materials

Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable Liquid and
Divisions: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Divisions: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Combustible Liquid

Class 4: Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Class 5: Oxidizer and Organic Class 6: Poison (Toxic) and Poison
Combustible, and Dangerous When Wet Peroxide Inhalation Hazard
Divisions: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 Divisions: 5.1, 5.2

Class 7: Radioactive Class 8: Corrosive Class 9: Miscellaneous

Placards should be on all four sides of the vehicle. For containers with bulk packages inside, if the required ID# marking
is not visible, the transport vehicle must be marked on each side and each end.

The four-digit number may be on an orange panel or a white “square-on-opint” panel. If no four-digit number appears
on the placard, enter the Placard Name.

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The Class Number can be a one- or two-digit number with a decimal in the middle. It is critical for identifying and
studying various types of hazardous materials involved in traffic crashes.

Was hazardous cargo released? The intent of this question is to determine whether any of the placarded material was
released or escaped from its transport container into the environment. Fuel or oil carried by the vehicle for its own use
is NOT considered cargo and should not be reported in this section.

Hazardous Material: a substance or material which has been designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, or
other authorizing entity, as capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in
commerce. Any motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials in quantities above the thresholds established by the
U.S. Department of Transportation, or other authorized entity, is required to display a hazardous materials placard.

Hazardous Materials Number: the four-digit number from the placard located either on an orange panel or a white
‘square-on-point’ panel.

Hazardous Materials Placard: a sign required to be affixed to any motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials in
quantities above the thresholds established by the U.S. Department of Transportation, or other authorized entity. The
placard identifies the hazard class division number, 4-digit hazardous material identification number, or the name of the
hazardous material being transported.

Hazardous Materials Class Number: a one- or two-digit number with a decimal in the middle. The number is critical for
identifying and studying various types of hazardous materials involved in traffic crashes.

Locating the 1-Digit Class Number-

- The class number is lcoated at the bottom of the hazardous material placard.
- The number may be a single-digit or two-digit number with a decimal in the middle. In instances where the
Class Number appears as a two-digit number with a decimal in the middle, only the single-digit should be
recorded on the crash report (example: the number ‘5.1’ would be entered on the crash report as ‘5’).
- Class number should also be visible on the required shipping papers.

4-Digit ID Number-
- Commonly referred to as the ‘UN’ or ‘NA’ number.
- On cargo tanks the hazardous material ID number may also be found on an orange panel adjacent to the
placard.

Hazardous Materials Released: any material other than fuel or oil carried by the vehicle for its own use should be
considered cargo.

How do you report a crash involving cargo carrying multiple hazardous materials cargo? If more than one hazardous
material is being transported, record the information for the highest quantity of hazardous material transported.

Bulk Package: a package with no immediate form of containment. Bulk packages must be placarded unless cleaned and
purged (example: a gas container that is empty, but has not been cleaned or purged, must remain placarded).
- For containers with bulk packages inside, if the required ID# marking on the bulk package is not visible, the
transport vehicle must be marked on each side and each end.

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 Recording Truck and Bus Information for Parked CMVs or Stopped CMVs Off
the Roadway
Scenario 1: A tractor/semi-trailer is stopped on the Is this a motor vehicle traffic accident?
shoulder of an open trafficway, with or without a driver, - Yes. The car is ‘in-transport’ on an open
and is struck in the rear by a car which runs off the trafficway, losing control and causing a harmful
roadway. The car is towed due to disabling damage. event by striking the tractor/semi-trailer. The
CMV stopped on the shoulder will be a traffic unit
on the crash report.
-
Scenario 2: A 26,000 lb. single-unit truck is stopped at a Is this a motor vehicle traffic accident?
gas pump in a gas station off the trafficway. A second - Yes. The second truck is ‘in-transport’ and loses
16,000 lb. single-unit truck loses control in the travel control on the trafficway, resulting in a harmful
lane, runs off the road and enters the gas station striking event.
the truck at the pump causing injury to both drivers, - .
requiring immediate transportation to a hospital.
Scenario 3: A tractor/semi-trailer is stopped in a Is this a motor vehicle traffic accident?
designated parking lane on a ramp to a rest area. The - Yes. This is a motor vehicle traffic accident. The
driver begins to pull forward in an effort to leave the tractor/semi-trailer becomes ‘in-transport’ when
parking space. The vehicle strikes and injures a it begins to move within the trafficway. The
pedestrian standing behind a truck parked in the space in parking lane on the ramp is part of the trafficway.
front of the tractor/trailer. The pedestrian is transported
to a medical treatment facility.
-
Parked Motor Vehicle: a motor vehicle not in-transport. A vehicle ‘in-transport’ is a vehicle which is in motion within a
trafficway or on the roadway. To be ‘parked’ the vehicle must be parked off the roadway.

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Appendixes
Appendix A: Trailers

Single Semi Trailer

Tandem Semi Trailer

Tank Trailer

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Flatbed

Saddle mount

Boat Trailer

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Utility Trailer

House Trailer

Pole Trailer

Towed Vehicle

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Appendix B: County Codes

County Name County Code County Name County Code

Alachua 11 Lee 18
Baker 52 Leon 13
Bay 23 Levy 39
Bradford 45 Liberty 67
Brevard 19 Madison 35
Broward 10 Manatee 15
Calhoun 58 Marion 14
Charlotte 53 Martin 42
Citrus 47 Miami-Dade 01
Clay 48 Monroe 38
Collier 64 Nassau 41
Columbia 29 Okaloosa 43
DeSoto 34 Okeechobee 57
Dixie 54 Orange 07
Duval 2 Osceola 26
Escambia 9 Palm Beach 06
Flagler 61 Pasco 28
Franklin 59 Pinellas 04
Gadsden 21 Polk 05
Gilchrist 55 Putnam 22
Glades 60 Santa Rosa 33
Gulf 66 Sarasota 16
Hamilton 56 Seminole 17
Hardee 30 St. Johns 20
Hendry 49 St. Lucie 24
Hernando 40 Sumter 44
Highlands 27 Suwannee 31
Hillsborough 3 Taylor 37
Holmes 51 Union 63
Indian River 32 Volusia 08
Jackson 25 Wakulla 65
Jefferson 46 Walton 36
Lafayette 62 Washington 50
Lake 12 Unknown 68

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Appendix C: City Code

County Code City Code County Name City Name

01 00 Miami-Dade
01 29 Miami-Dade Aventura
01 30 Miami-Dade Bal Harbor
01 32 Miami-Dade Bay Harbor Islands
01 31 Miami-Dade Miami-Dade County Schools
01 33 Miami-Dade Biscayne Gardens
01 34 Miami-Dade Biscayne Park
01 35 Miami-Dade Pine Crest Village
01 36 Miami-Dade Cutler Bay Police
01 36 Miami-Dade Coconut Grove
01 37 Miami-Dade Carol City
01 38 Miami-Dade Coral Gables
01 40 Miami-Dade Coral Way Village
01 41 Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Police
01 42 Miami-Dade Cutler Ridge
01 44 Miami-Dade El Portal
01 45 Miami-Dade Bunche Park
01 46 Miami-Dade Florida City
01 47 Miami-Dade Browns Village
01 48 Miami-Dade Golden Beach
01 50 Miami-Dade Golden Glades
01 51 Miami-Dade Palmetto Bay
01 52 Miami-Dade Goulds
01 54 Miami-Dade Hialeah
01 55 Miami-Dade Doral
01 56 Miami-Dade Hialeah Gardens
01 57 Miami-Dade Miami Gardens
01 58 Miami-Dade Homestead
01 59 Miami-Dade Homestead AFB
01 60 Miami-Dade Indian Creek Village
01 61 Miami-Dade Islandia
01 62 Miami-Dade Key Biscayne
01 63 Miami-Dade Kendall
01 64 Miami-Dade Medley
01 65 Miami-Dade Leisure City
01 66 Miami-Dade Miami
01 67 Miami-Dade Miami TP
01 68 Miami-Dade Miami Beach
01 69 Miami-Dade Miami Lakes
01 70 Miami-Dade Miami Shores
01 71 Miami-Dade Norwood
01 72 Miami-Dade Miami Springs
01 73 Miami-Dade Miccosukee Indian Reserv.
01 74 Miami-Dade Naranja
01 76 Miami-Dade North Bay
01 77 Miami-Dade Olympia Heights
01 78 Miami-Dade North Bay Village
01 79 Miami-Dade Palmetto Estates
01 80 Miami-Dade North Miami

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01 81 Miami-Dade Pinewood
01 82 Miami-Dade North Miami Beach
01 83 Miami-Dade Ojus
01 84 Miami-Dade Opa-Locka
01 85 Miami-Dade Perrine
01 86 Miami-Dade Richmond Heights
01 87 Miami-Dade South Miami
01 88 Miami-Dade Sunny Isles Beach
01 88 Miami-Dade Sunny Isles
01 89 Miami-Dade Surfside
01 90 Miami-Dade Sweetwater
01 91 Miami-Dade Unincorporated Cnt
01 91 Miami-Dade Miami
01 92 Miami-Dade Virginia Gardens
01 93 Miami-Dade West Miami
01 94 Miami-Dade University of Miami
01 95 Miami-Dade S Miami Heights
01 96 Miami-Dade Uleta
01 97 Miami-Dade Westwood Lakes
01 98 Miami-Dade Westview
01 99 Miami-Dade FL International University
02 00 Duval
02 25 Duval Jacksonville
02 30 Duval Atlantic Beach
02 32 Duval Baldwin
02 34 Duval Bayard
02 36 Duval Dinsmore
02 38 Duval Jacksonville
02 38 Duval Duval STA
02 40 Duval Jacksonville Beach
02 42 Duval Mandarin
02 44 Duval Neptune Beach
02 46 Duval Jacksonville University
02 48 Duval Cecil Field NAS
02 50 Duval Jacksonville NAS
02 52 Duval Mayport NAS
02 60 Duval University of North FL
03 00 Hillsborough
03 38 Hillsborough Clair-Mel
03 39 Hillsborough Brandon
03 40 Hillsborough Plant City
03 41 Hillsborough Sweet Water Creek
03 42 Hillsborough Progress Village
03 43 Hillsborough Rocky Creek
03 44 Hillsborough Leto
03 45 Hillsborough Ruskin
03 46 Hillsborough E Lake Orient Park
03 47 Hillsborough Egypt Lake
03 48 Hillsborough Lake Carroll
03 49 Hillsborough Lake Magdalene
03 50 Hillsborough Tampa
03 51 Hillsborough Palm River
03 52 Hillsborough Temple Terrace

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03 54 Hillsborough Univ. of South Florida
03 56 Hillsborough Univ. of Tampa
03 58 Hillsborough MacDill AFB
03 60 Hillsborough Tampa International Airport
04 00 Pinellas
04 30 Pinellas Bellair
04 32 Pinellas Bellair Beach
04 34 Pinellas Bellair Bluffs
04 36 Pinellas Clearwater
04 38 Pinellas Dunedin
04 40 Pinellas Gulfport
04 42 Pinellas Indian Rocks Beach
04 44 Pinellas Kenneth City
04 46 Pinellas Largo
04 47 Pinellas Lealman
04 48 Pinellas Madeira Beach
04 50 Pinellas N Redington Beach
04 52 Pinellas Oldsmar
04 54 Pinellas Pinellas Park
04 56 Pinellas Redington Beach
04 58 Pinellas Redington Shores
04 60 Pinellas Safety Harbor
04 61 Pinellas Seminole Park
04 62 Pinellas South Pasadena
04 64 Pinellas St Petersburg
04 65 Pinellas St Pete/Clearwater Airport
04 66 Pinellas St Petersburg Beach
04 68 Pinellas Tarpon Springs
04 70 Pinellas Treasure Island
04 72 Pinellas Eckerd College
04 74 Pinellas Indian Shores
04 76 Pinellas Seminole
04 78 Pinellas Pinellas County Campus PD
05 00 Polk
05 30 Polk Auburndale
05 31 Polk Combee Settlement
05 32 Polk Bartow
05 33 Polk East Aurburndale
05 34 Polk Davenport
05 35 Polk Winston
05 36 Polk Dundee
05 37 Polk Cypress Gardens
05 38 Polk Eagle Lake
05 40 Polk Eagle Peak
05 42 Polk Frostproof
05 43 Polk Highland Park Village
05 44 Polk Fort Meade
05 46 Polk Haines City
05 47 Polk Hillcrest Heights
05 48 Polk Lake Alfred
05 50 Polk Lake Hamilton
05 52 Polk Lakeland
05 53 Polk Lake Holloway

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05 54 Polk Lake Wales
05 55 Polk West Winter Haven
05 56 Polk Mulberry
05 60 Polk Polk City
05 61 Polk Wahneta
05 62 Polk Winter Haven
05 64 Polk FL Southern College
06 00 Palm Beach
06 24 Palm Beach Golf Village
06 26 Palm Beach Golfview
06 28 Palm Beach Atlantis
06 30 Palm Beach Belle Glade
06 31 Palm Beach Belvedere Homes
06 32 Palm Beach Boca Raton
06 34 Palm Beach Boynton Beach
06 36 Palm Beach Briny Breezes
06 38 Palm Beach Cloud Lake
06 40 Palm Beach Delray Beach
06 41 Palm Beach Glen Ridge
06 42 Palm Beach Greenacres City
06 44 Palm Beach Gulf Stream
06 46 Palm Beach Haverhill
06 48 Palm Beach Highland Beach
06 50 Palm Beach Hypoluxo
06 52 Palm Beach Juno Beach
06 54 Palm Beach Jupiter
06 56 Palm Beach Jupiter Inlet Colony
06 58 Palm Beach Lake Clarke Shores
06 60 Palm Beach Lake Park
06 62 Palm Beach Lake Worth
06 64 Palm Beach Lantana
06 65 Palm Beach Loxahatchee Groves
06 66 Palm Beach Manalapan
06 68 Palm Beach Mangonia Park
06 70 Palm Beach North Palm Beach
06 72 Palm Beach Ocean Ridge
06 74 Palm Beach Pahokee
06 75 Palm Beach Palm Beach AFB
06 76 Palm Beach Palm Beach
06 78 Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens
06 80 Palm Beach Palm Beach Shores
06 82 Palm Beach Palm Springs
06 84 Palm Beach Riviera Beach
06 86 Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach
06 88 Palm Beach South Bay
06 89 Palm Beach Wellington
06 90 Palm Beach South Palm Beach
06 92 Palm Beach Tequesta Village
06 93 Palm Beach West Gate
06 94 Palm Beach West Palm Beach
06 95 Palm Beach FL Atlantic University
06 96 Palm Beach Palm Beach School Board
07 00 Orange

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07 30 Orange Apopka
07 31 Orange Bay Lake
07 32 Orange Belle Isle
07 33 Orange Orange Trans Authority
07 34 Orange Eatonville
07 35 Orange Edgewood
07 36 Orange Fairview Shores
07 39 Orange Mount Dora
07 40 Orange Maitland
07 41 Orange Oakland
07 42 Orange Ocoee
07 43 Orange Orlovista
07 44 Orange Azalea park
07 45 Orange Sky Lake
07 46 Orange Orlando
07 47 Orange Conway
07 48 Orange Pine Hills
07 49 Orange Holden Hills
07 50 Orange Windermere
07 51 Orange Lockhart
07 52 Orange Winter Garden
07 53 Orange Lake Buena Vista
07 54 Orange Winter Park
07 55 Orange University of Central FL
07 56 Orange McCoy AFB
07 57 Orange Orlando TP
07 58 Orange Orlando AFB
07 70 Orange Union Park
08 00 Volusia
08 30 Volusia Daytona Beach
08 32 Volusia Daytona Beach Shores
08 33 Volusia Daytona Beach Airport
08 34 Volusia De Bary
08 36 Volusia De Land
08 37 Volusia Deltona
08 38 Volusia Edgewater
08 39 Volusia De Leon Springs
08 40 Volusia Holly Hill
08 41 Volusia Ormond By The sea
08 42 Volusia Lake Helen
08 44 Volusia New Smyrna Beach
08 46 Volusia Oak Hill
08 48 Volusia Orange City
08 50 Volusia Ormond Beach
08 52 Volusia Pierson
08 54 Volusia Ponce Inlet
08 56 Volusia Port Orange
08 58 Volusia Seville
08 60 Volusia South Daytona
08 61 Volusia South Peninsula
08 62 Volusia Bethune Cookman CL
08 64 Volusia Stetson University
09 00 Escambia

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09 28 Escambia Brent
09 30 Escambia Cantonment
09 32 Escambia Century
09 40 Escambia Myrtle Grove
09 45 Escambia Env. Enforement
09 50 Escambia Pensacola
09 62 Escambia Warrington
09 63 Escambia West Pensacola
09 64 Escambia University of West FL
09 66 Escambia Corry Field NAS
09 68 Escambia Ellyson Field NAS
09 70 Escambia Saufley Field NAS
09 72 Escambia Escambia NAS
10 00 Broward
10 25 Broward FL Atlantic University
10 28 Broward Coconut Creek
10 29 Broward Browardale
10 30 Broward Cooper City
10 31 Broward Coral Springs
10 32 Broward Dania
10 33 Broward West Park
10 34 Broward Davie
10 35 Broward Collier Manor
10 36 Broward Deerfield
10 37 Broward Broadview Park
10 38 Broward Ft Lauderdale
10 39 Broward Carver Ranch Est
10 40 Broward Hallandale
10 41 Broward Hacienda
10 42 Broward Hillsboro Beach
10 44 Broward Hollywood
10 46 Broward Hollywood Rdg Farm
10 47 Broward Lake Forest
10 48 Broward Lauderdale by the Sea
10 50 Broward Luderdale Lakes
10 52 Broward Lauderhill
10 54 Broward Lazy Lake Village
10 56 Broward Lighthouse Point
10 60 Broward Margate
10 61 Broward Melrose Park
10 62 Broward Miramar
10 63 Broward North Lauderdale
10 64 Broward Oakland Park
10 65 Broward Pompano Bch Highlands
10 66 Broward Pembroke Park
10 67 Broward North Andrews Ter
10 68 Broward Pembroke Pines
10 69 Broward Riverland Village
10 70 Broward Plantation
10 71 Broward Parkland
10 72 Broward Pompano Beach
10 74 Broward Sea Ranch Lakes
10 75 Broward Seminole Indian Reserv.

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10 76 Broward Sunrise
10 77 Broward Tamarac
10 78 Broward West Hollywood
10 79 Broward Weston
10 80 Broward Wilton Manors
11 00 Alachua
11 30 Alachua Alachua
11 31 Alachua Santa Fe Comm College
11 32 Alachua Archer
11 34 Alachua Gainesville
11 36 Alachua Hawthorne
11 38 Alachua High Springs
11 39 Alachua La Crosse
11 40 Alachua Micanopy
11 42 Alachua Newberry
11 50 Alachua University of Florida
11 60 Alachua Waldo
12 00 Lake
12 28 Lake Astatula
12 30 Lake Clermont
12 32 Lake Eustis
12 34 Lake Fruitland Park
12 36 Lake Groveland
12 38 Lake Howey in the Hills
12 40 Lake Lady Lake
12 42 Lake Leesburg
12 50 Lake Mascotte
12 52 Lake Minneola
12 53 Lake Montverde
12 54 Lake Mount Dora
12 60 Lake Tavares
12 62 Lake Umatilla
13 00 Leon
13 30 Leon Florida A&M University
13 40 Leon Florida State University
13 50 Leon Tallahassee
14 00 Marion
14 30 Marion Belleview
14 32 Marion Dunnellon
14 34 Marion McIntosh
14 39 Marion West End
14 40 Marion Ocala
14 40 Marion Marion STA
14 42 Marion Reddick
14 50 Marion Silver Springs
15 00 Manatee
15 30 Manatee Anna Maria
15 32 Manatee Bradenton
15 34 Manatee Bradenton Beach
15 35 Manatee Cedar Hammock
15 36 Manatee Holmes Beach
15 38 Manatee Longboat Key
15 40 Manatee Oneco

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15 42 Manatee Palmetto
15 43 Manatee Parrish
15 44 Manatee Memphis
15 46 Manatee Samoset
15 48 Manatee Bayshore Gardens
15 50 Manatee West Bradenton
16 00 Sarasota
16 38 Sarasota Gulf Gate East
16 39 Sarasota Kensington Park
16 40 Sarasota Longboat Key
16 41 Sarasota Nokomis/Laurel
16 42 Sarasota North Port
16 43 Sarasota Sarasota S
16 44 Sarasota Sarasota Springs
16 45 Sarasota Siesta Key
16 46 Sarasota Venice South
16 47 Sarasota Englewood
16 48 Sarasota North Port
16 49 Sarasota Sarasota SE
16 50 Sarasota Sarasota
16 50 Sarasota Sarasota STA
16 51 Sarasota Sarasota-Manatee A
16 52 Sarasota Ridgewood Heights
16 60 Sarasota Venice
17 00 Seminole
17 30 Seminole Altamonte Springs
17 32 Seminole Casselberry
17 38 Seminole Lake Mary
17 40 Seminole Longwood
17 44 Seminole Oviedo
17 60 Seminole Sanford
17 70 Seminole Winter Springs
17 31 Seminole Seminole Airport
18 00 Lee
18 30 Lee Bonita Springs
18 40 Lee Fort Myers
18 41 Lee Cape Coral
18 42 Lee Fort Myers Beach
18 43 Lee Fort Myers SE
18 44 Lee Ft Myers VL/PIN MN
18 45 Lee Lehigh Acres
18 46 Lee Fort Myers SW
18 47 Lee North Fort Myers
18 50 Lee Sanibel
18 55 Lee Tice
18 56 Lee Lee County Airport Police
19 00 Brevard
19 28 Brevard Canova Beach
19 30 Brevard Cape Canaveral
19 32 Brevard Cocoa
19 34 Brevard Cocoa Beach
19 36 Brevard Eau Gallie
19 38 Brevard Indialantic

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19 40 Brevard Indian Harbour Beach
19 41 Brevard Mims
19 42 Brevard Melbourne
19 43 Brevard West Melbourne
19 44 Brevard Melbourne Beach
19 45 Brevard Merritt Island
19 46 Brevard Palm Bay
19 47 Brevard June Park
19 48 Brevard Patrick AFB
19 49 Brevard Cocoa West
19 50 Brevard Rockledge
19 51 Brevard S Patrick Shores
19 52 Brevard Satellite Beach
19 53 Brevard West Eau Gallie
19 54 Brevard Titusville
19 56 Brevard FL Institute of Technology
19 60 Brevard Malabar
19 62 Brevard Palm Shores
19 64 Brevard Kennedy Space Center
19 65 Brevard Melbourne Village
19 66 Brevard Melbourne AA
20 00 St Johns
20 30 St Johns FL Memorial CLG
20 40 St Johns Hastings
20 42 St Johns Marineland
20 46 St Johns Ponte Vedra
20 50 St Johns St Augustine
20 50 St Johns St Johns STA
20 51 St Johns FL School for Deaf & Blind
20 52 St Johns St Augustine Beach
21 00 Gadsden
21 30 Gadsden Chattahoochee
21 32 Gadsden Greensboro
21 34 Gadsden Gretna
21 40 Gadsden Havana
21 45 Gadsden Midway
21 50 Gadsden Quincy
21 50 Gadsden Gadsden STA
22 00 Putnam
22 30 Putnam Crescent City
22 35 Putnam Interlachen
22 40 Putnam Palatka
22 45 Putnam School Police Department
22 60 Putnam Welaka
23 00 Bay
23 28 Bay Bayview
23 30 Bay Calloway
23 31 Bay Highland Park
23 32 Bay Cedar Grove
23 34 Bay Lynn Haven
23 40 Bay Mexico Beach
23 50 Bay Panama City
23 51 Bay Parker

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23 52 Bay Springfield
23 60 Bay Tyndall AFB
23 62 Bay Panama City Beach
24 00 St Lucie
24 30 St Lucie Fort Pierce NW
24 40 St Lucie Fort Pierce
24 50 St Lucie Port St Lucie
24 52 St Lucie St Lucie Village
25 00 Jackson
25 28 Jackson Alford
25 30 Jackson Cottondale
25 40 Jackson Graceville
25 42 Jackson Grand Ridge
25 46 Jackson Malone
25 50 Jackson Marianna
25 50 Jackson Jackson STA
25 51 Jackson Sneads
25 52 Jackson Bascom
26 00 Osceola
26 40 Osceola Kissimmee
26 50 Osceola St Cloud
27 00 Highlands
27 30 Highlands Avon Park
27 40 Highlands Lake Placid
27 50 Highlands Sebring
27 50 Highlands Highlands STA
27 51 Highlands Sebring Airport Police
28 00 Pasco
28 26 Pasco Beacon Square
28 28 Pasco Buena Vista
28 30 Pasco Miami-Dade City
28 30 Pasco Pasco STA
28 32 Pasco Jasmine Estates
28 34 Pasco East Richey Lakes
28 35 Pasco Land O’Lakes
28 40 Pasco New Port Richey
28 50 Pasco Port Richey
28 60 Pasco San Antonio
28 62 Pasco St Leo
28 70 Pasco Zephyrhills
29 00 Columbia
29 49 Columbia Watertown
29 50 Columbia Fort White
29 51 Columbia Lake City
30 00 Hardee
30 40 Hardee Bowling Green
30 60 Hardee Wauchula
30 80 Hardee Zolfo Springs
31 00 Suwannee
31 30 Suwannee Branford
31 40 Suwannee Live Oak
31 41 Suwannee Suwannee STA
32 00 Indian River

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32 36 Indian River Fellsmere
32 38 Indian River Gifford
32 40 Indian River Indian River Shores
32 42 Indian River Orchid
32 50 Indian River Sebastian
32 52 Indian River Vero Beach
32 52 Indian River Indian River STA
32 54 Indian River Vero Beach South
32 60 Indian River Wabasso
33 00 Santa Rosa
33 25 Santa Rosa Milton Campus
33 40 Santa Rosa Gulf Breeze
33 42 Santa Rosa Jay
33 50 Santa Rosa Milton
33 50 Santa Rosa Santa Rosa STA
33 52 Santa Rosa Whiting Field
33 54 Santa Rosa Eglin AFB
34 00 De Soto
34 30 De Soto Arcadia
34 30 De Soto De Soto STA
35 00 Madison
35 30 Madison Greenville
35 32 Madison Lee
35 40 Madison Madison
35 40 Madison Madison STA
36 00 Walton
36 40 Walton DeFuniak Springs
36 40 Walton Walton STA
36 42 Walton Santa Rosa Beach
36 50 Walton Eglin AFB
36 52 Walton Freeport
36 54 Walton Florala
36 60 Walton Paxton
36 62 Walton Port Washington
37 00 Taylor
37 40 Taylor Steinhatchee
37 50 Taylor Perry
38 00 Monroe
38 30 Monroe Islamorada
38 40 Monroe Key Colony Beach
38 41 Monroe Key Largo
38 42 Monroe Key West
38 42 Monroe Monroe STA
38 43 Monroe Plantation
38 44 Monroe Layton
38 45 Monroe Marathon
38 46 Monroe Munson Island
38 48 Monroe Boca Chica
38 50 Monroe Boca Chica NAS
38 52 Monroe Tavernier
39 00 Levy
39 30 Levy Bronson
39 31 Levy Department of Agriculture

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39 32 Levy Cedar Key
39 34 Levy Chiefland
39 40 Levy Inglis
39 41 Levy Otter Creek
39 42 Levy Fanning Springs
39 60 Levy Williston
39 62 Levy Yankeetown
40 00 Hernando
40 30 Hernando Brooksville
40 40 Hernando Weeki Wachee
41 00 Nassau
41 30 Nassau Callahan
41 40 Nassau Fernandina Beach
41 40 Nassau Nassau STA
41 42 Nassau Hilliard
41 60 Nassau Yulee
42 00 Martin
42 39 Martin Hobe Sound
42 40 Martin Indiantown
42 41 Martin Jensen Beach
42 42 Martin Jupiter Island
42 50 Martin Ocean Breeze Park
42 52 Martin Ocean Ridge Park
42 53 Martin Palm City
42 54 Martin Port Salerno
42 56 Martin Port St Lucie
42 60 Martin Sewalls Point
42 62 Martin Stuart
42 62 Martin Martin STA
43 00 Okaloosa
43 28 Okaloosa Cinco Bayou
43 30 Okaloosa Crestview
43 32 Okaloosa Ft Walton Beach
43 33 Okaloosa Okaloosa County Airport
43 34 Okaloosa Eglin AFB
43 36 Okaloosa Ocean City
43 40 Okaloosa Mary Esther
43 42 Okaloosa Niceville
43 44 Okaloosa Laurel Hill
43 46 Okaloosa Shalimar
43 55 Okaloosa Destin
43 60 Okaloosa Valparaiso
43 62 Okaloosa Eglin AFB
44 00 Sumter
44 30 Sumter Bushnell
44 32 Sumter Center Hill
44 34 Sumter Coleman
44 60 Sumter Webster
44 62 Sumter Wildwood
45 00 Bradford
45 35 Bradford Brooker
45 37 Bradford Hampton
45 39 Bradford Lawtey

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45 40 Bradford Starke
45 40 Bradford Bradford STA
46 00 Jefferson
46 40 Jefferson Monticello
46 40 Jefferson Jefferson STA
47 00 Citrus
47 40 Citrus Crystal River
47 41 Citrus Homosassa
47 42 Citrus Inverness
48 00 Clay
48 38 Clay Doctors Inlet
48 40 Clay Green Cove Springs
48 40 Clay Clay STA
48 42 Clay Keystone Heights
48 44 Clay Orange Park
48 46 Clay Lee Field NAS
48 47 Clay Penny Farms
48 48 Clay Middleburg
49 00 Hendry
49 40 Hendry Clewiston
49 50 Hendry La Belle
50 00 Washington
50 20 Washington Caryville
50 30 Washington Chipley
50 40 Washington Ebro
50 50 Washington Vernon
50 60 Washington Wausau
51 00 Holmes
51 30 Holmes Bonifay
51 30 Holmes Holmes STA
51 32 Holmes Esto
51 36 Holmes Westville
51 40 Holmes Ponce De Leon
52 00 Baker
52 50 Baker Glen St. Mary
52 60 Baker Macclenny
53 00 Charlotte
53 50 Charlotte Punta Gorda
53 52 Charlotte Englewood
53 54 Charlotte Port Charlotte
54 00 Dixie
54 40 Dixie Cross City
54 40 Dixie Dixie STA
54 45 Dixie Cross City AF STA
54 50 Dixie Horseshoe Beach
55 00 Gilchrist
55 44 Gilchrist Bell
55 46 Gilchrist Fanning Springs
55 50 Gilchrist Trenton
55 50 Gilchrist Gilchrist STA
56 00 Hamilton
56 40 Hamilton Jasper
56 40 Hamilton Hamilton STA

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56 42 Hamilton Jennings
56 60 Hamilton White Springs
57 00 Okeechobee
57 50 Okeechobee Okeechobee
57 50 Okeechobee Okeechobee STA
58 00 Calhoun
58 30 Calhoun Altha
58 32 Calhoun Blountstown
58 32 Calhoun Calhoun STA
59 00 Franklin
59 30 Franklin Apalachicola
59 31 Franklin Eastpoint
59 32 Franklin Carrabelle
60 00 Glades
60 40 Glades Moore Haven
61 00 Flagler
61 28 Flagler Beverly Beach
61 30 Flagler Bunnell
61 40 Flagler Flagler Beach
61 42 Flagler Marineland
61 44 Flagler Painters Hill
61 53 Flagler Palm Coast
62 00 Lafayette
62 40 Lafayette Mayo
62 40 Lafayette Lafayette STA
63 00 Union
63 40 Union Lake Butler
63 40 Union Union STA
63 41 Union Raiford
63 50 Union Worthington Springs
64 00 Collier
64 40 Collier Everglades
64 50 Collier Immokalee
64 52 Collier Naples
64 52 Collier Collier STA
64 54 Collier North Naples
64 56 Collier East Naples
64 58 Collier Marco Island
65 00 Wakulla
65 30 Wakulla Crawfordville
65 30 Wakulla Wakulla STA
65 60 Wakulla Sopchoppy
65 62 Wakulla St Marks
65 64 Wakulla Wakulla
66 00 Gulf
66 40 Gulf Port St Joe
66 40 Gulf Gulf STA
66 50 Gulf Ward Ridge
66 52 Gulf Wewahitchka
67 00 Liberty
67 30 Liberty Bristol
67 30 Liberty Liberty STA
68 00 Unknown

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Appendix D: State/Country Abbreviation

State Abbreviation State Name United States

AL Alabama U
AK Alaska U
AZ Arizona U
AR Arkansas U
CA California U
CO Colorado U
CT Connecticut U
DE Delaware U
DC District of Columbia U
FL Florida U
GA Georgia U
GU Guam U
HI Hawaii U
ID Idaho U
IL Illinois U
IN Indiana U
IA Iowa U
KS Kansas U
KY Kentucky U
LA Louisiana U
ME Maine U
MD Maryland U
MA Massachusetts U
MI Michigan U
MN Minnesota U
MS Mississippi U
MO Missouri U
MT Montana U
NE Nebraska U
NV Nevada U
NH New Hampshire U

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 NJ New Jersey U
NM New Mexico U
NY New York U
NC North Carolina U
ND North Dakota U
OH Ohio U
OK Oklahoma U
OR Oregon U
PA Pennsylvania U
RI Rhode Island U
SC South Carolina U
SD South Dakota U
TX Texas U
UT Utah U
VT Vermont U
VI Virgin Islands U
VA Virginia U
WA Washington U
WV West Virginia U
PR Puerto Rico U
TN Tennessee U
WI Wisconsin U
WY Wyoming U

State Abbreviation State Name Canada

AB Alberta C
BC British Columbia C
MB Manitoba C
NB New Brunswick C
NF Newfoundland C
NT Northwest Territories C
NS Nova Scotia C
ON Ontario C
PE Prince Edward Island C
QC Quebec C

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 SK Saskatchewan C
YT Yukon Territory C
CD Canada C

State Abbreviation State Name Mexico

AG Aguascalientes M
BA Baja California Norte M
BJ Baja California Sur M
CM Campeche M
CI Chiapas M
CH Chihuahua M
CU Coahuila De Zaragoza M
CL Colima M
DF Distito Federal M
DO Durango M
GT Guanajuato M
GR Guerrero M
HL Hidalgo M
JL Jalisco M
MX Mexico M
MC Michoacan De Ocampo M
MR Morelos M
NA Nayarit M
NL Nuevo Leon M
OA Oaxaca M
PB Puebla M
QU Queretero De Arteaga M
QR Quintana Roo M
SL San Luis Potosi M
SI Sinaloa M
SO Sonora M
TB Tabasco M
TA Tamaulibas M
TL Tlaxcala M
VC Veracruz M

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 YU Yucatan M
M
ZA Zacatecas

State Abbreviation State Name Other

AS American Samoa O
BZ Belize O
CR Costa Rica O
ES El Salvador O
GT Guatemala O
HO Honduras O
NI Nicaragua O
OT Other O
PN Panama O
UK Unknown O

(If not listed, State Abbreviation FF may be used for all Foreign Countries)

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Appendix E: Diagram of a Work Zone Area

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Appendix F: Sequence of Events Example

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 Appendix G: NCIC VEHICLE STYLE (VST) FIELD CODES
1.1 VST FIELD CODES FOR AIRCRAFT

Airplane Engine Description Jet Propeller

Single-Engine Jet 1J 1P
Twin-Engine Jet 2J 2P
Tri-Engine Jet 3J 3P
Multi-Engine Jet (4 or more) MJ MP

Other Aircraft Jet

Blimp BP
Helicopter HP
Hot Air Balloon HA
Sailplane SA
Ultra-light (including hang gliders) UL

1.2 VST FIELD CODES FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, DUNE BUGGIES, GO-CARTS, GOLF CARTS, MOTORIZED RIDE-ON
TOYS, AND MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS

Style Code Comments

Enclosed Body, Removable EB
Enclosure
Enclosed Body, Non-removable EN
Enclosure
Multi-wheeled vehicle MV Manufactured for on-or off-road use
Open Body OP

1.3 VST FIELD CODES FOR AUTOMOBILES

Style Code Comments

Ambulance AM
Biohazard BZ Decontamination, Haz-Mat (hazardous materials bomb response &
disposal vehicles)
Coach CH*
Convertible CV
Coupe CP* Use this code when unable to determine if vehicle is a two-door sedan
or a two-door hardtop.
Hardtop (1) HT* Replace with appropriate sedan code.
Hardtop, 2-door (1) 2T*
Hardtop, 4-door (1) 4T*
Hatchback, 2-door 2H*
Hatchback, 4-door 4H*
Hatchback/Fastback HB* Replace with appropriate sedan code.
Hearse HR
Law Enforcement LV Police, sheriff, and other vehicles known to the public as “Law
Enforcement” Vehicles
Limousine LM
Retractable Hardtop RH* Replace with convertible code.
Roadster RD*
Search and Rescue SQ
Sedan (2) SD Use this code only if the number of doors is unknown or if no other
code applies.
Sedan, 2-door, automobile (2) 2D
Sedan, 4-door, automobile (2) 4D
Station Wagon SW

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 Touring Car TO*

*Retired codes as of 2002 and are listed for reference only.

(1) A hardtop is a vehicle with a pillar separating the front and rear side windows and with no window frames on the door.
(2) A sedan is a vehicle with a pillar separating the front and rear side windows and with door frames that remain visible when the
windows are rolled down. (Also referred to as a pillared hardtop.)

1.4 VST FIELD CODES FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Style Code Comments

Aerial Platform AE
Air Compressor AI Enter as a part if not permanently mounted.
Asphalt Distributor AD
Backhoe BH
Backhoe/Loader BK
Brush Chipper BC
Buggy, Concrete BG Also known as a power cart.
Bulldozer BD
Construction Signal CS Directional signals (arrows), warning lights and electronic message
signs
Crane CR
Drill, Rock DR Also known as a drifter drill.
Excavator EX Also known as a digger.
Forklift FL Also known as a lift truck.
Generator GE Enter as a part if not permanently mounted.
Grader GD
Hammer HM Similar to a pile driver.
Hydraulic Dump HD
Lift Boom LF Also known as an orchard or cherry picker
Light Tower LT Typically used around or near construction sites and powered by a
generator.
Loader LD
Log Skidder LK Also known as a grappler skidder.
Paver PV Also known as a finisher or road surfacer.
Prime Mover PR Also known as a road packer.
Roller RO Also known as a compactor.
Saw SZ Used in cutting asphalt, concrete, or masonry.
Scraper SC
Shovel SH Also known as a power or stream shovel.
Snow Blower SO
Striper SI
Sweeper SS Also known as a power broom used to clear streets and parking lots.
Tractor, Track-Type TC
Tractor, Wheel-type TF
Trencher TH Also known as a ditcher.
Unlisted Style of CE Explain style in the MIS Field
Construction Equipment
Vacuum Cleaner VA Heavy-duty ride-on type; enter as a part if not permanently mounted.
Welder WE
Wood Splitter WS

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1.5 VST FIELD CODES FOR FARM AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

Style Code Comments

Backhoe BH
Backhoe/Loader BK
Brush Chipper BC
Bulldozer BD
Combine CO Also known as a grain harvester.
Corn Picker CI
Cotton Picker CK
Cotton Stripper CZ
Detasseling Equipment DE
Fertilizer Spreader FS Enter as a part if not permanently mounted.
Field Chopper FD Also known as a silage cutter.
Flotation Chassis FC Also known as a implement carrier.
Fork Lift FL
Generator GE Enter as a part if not permanently mounted.
Grader GD
Harvester HV
Hay Bale Loader HL
Hay Baler HY
Hydraulic Dump HD Enter as a part if not permanently mounted.
Lift Boom LF Also known as orchard or cherry picker.
Loader LD
Log Skidder LK
Mower, Riding or Garden Tractor MO
Mower-Conditioner MR For grass or hay
Potato Digger DI
Scraper SC
Self-propelled Combine CO Also known as a grain harvester.
Sprayer SY
Stump Grinder SG Primarily used to remove remainder of trees.
Tractor, Track-type TC
Tractor, Wheel-type TF
Tree Harvester TA Also known as a feller-buncher.
Trencher TH
Unlisted Style of Farm MF Explain style in the MIS Field.
Equipment
Utility vehicle UV Used for farm, garden, & outdoor recreation. flat, convertible, or
dumb bed. Commonly referred to as: GATOR, MULE, etc.
Welder WE Enter as a part if not permanently mounted.
Windrower WN

1.6 VST FIELD CODES FOR MOTORCYCLES

Style Code Comments

Minibike MK Any motor-powered cycle with one or more of the following
characteristics: less than 10-inch nominal wheel rim size; less than 40-
inch wheelbase; a seat height of 25 inches or less measured from the
ground to the top of the seat cushion.
Minicycle MY A small motor-powered cycle with all capabilities, characteristics, and
equipment of a motorcycle, with an engine size of less than 90 cubic
centimeters (usually 70 or 75 cc)

Moped MD A motor-powered cycle with or without pedals, with a 50 cc piston

displacement engine, capable of two brake horsepower, or a speed
not exceeding 30 mph.

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 Motorbike MB A motor-powered cycle with or without pedals and a 50 cc cylinder
engine capable of 1.5 brake horsepower, but not exceeding 5 brake
horsepower.

Motorcycle MC A motor-powered cycle, generally powered by a 90 cc or larger engine,

having one or two saddles or seats.

Motorscooter MS A low, two- or three-wheeled motor-powered cycle, having smaller

wheels and less power than a motorcycle, characterized by floor
boards and a seat placed so that the operator does not straddle the
engine.
Multi-wheel MV A three- four- or more wheeled vehicle that was manufactured for on
or off-road use.

1.7 VST FIELD CODES FOR SNOWMOBILES

Style Codes Comments

Enclosed Body, Non-removable EN
Enclosure
Enclosed Body, Removable EB
Enclosure
Open Body OP

1.8 VST FIELD CODES FOR TRAILERS

Style Codes Comments

Auto Carrier AC
Auto Tow Dolly TD Two-wheeled towing equipment.
Auxiliary Dolly DY
Biohazard BZ Decontamination, Haz-Mat (hazardous materials), bomb response &
disposal vehicles.
Boat Trailer BT
Bulk Agriculture BA Bulk transport of raw vegetables; may have live floor, belt, or tip head.
Cable Reel CL* Enter as a part using a Category Field code.
Camping CT Also known as camper or travel trailer.
Converter Gear Trailer CG A single-axle unit that converts twin-axle tractor trucks into tri-axle.
Cooking Trailer SB Smoker, Bar-B-Que or Rotisserie. Primarily used outdoors.
Dump Trailer DT Trailer bed, tilts or raises to release contents.
Flatbed or Platform FB
Grain Trailer GN
Hopper HO
Horse Trailer HE
House Trailer HS Mobile home.
Law Enforcement LV Police, sheriff, and other vehicles known to the public as “Law
Enforcement” vehicles.
Livestock Rack LS
Lowboy or Lowbed Trailer LB
Motorcycle Trailer MT
One-Wheel Use the code most accurately describing the trailer.
Passenger Tram or Trailer PT Use to transport groups of people or patrons (i.e., amusement parks/
large remote parking areas).
Pole Trailer LP Also known as logging trailer, used to transport logs and pipes.
Refrigerated Van RF Also known as a reefer.
Search and Rescue SQ

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 Semi-trailer SE Use only when the specific body style of the Semi-trailer is unknown.
Service Trailer SR* Use the code most accurately describing the trailer.
Shipping Container SP* Enter as a part using a Category Field Code.
Snowmobile Trailer SM
Stake or Rack ST
Tanker TN
Tent Trailer TE
Tow Dolly, Auto TD Two-wheeled towing equipment.
Travel Trailer CT
Travel Trailer TV* See Camping trailer.
Two-wheel Use the code most accurately describing the trailer.
Utility Trailer UT
Van, Van Trailer VN Includes open or closed top box trailers.
Wagon-type Trailer GA Also known as gondola, cart, container, or box trailer.

If code is blank, see comments field.

*Retired code – for reference only

1.9 VST FIELD CODES FOR TRUCKS

Style Code Comments

3-Door Truck 3D Some truck makes will have two doors on the driver’s side and one on
the passenger’s side. Other makes will have one door on the driver’s
side and two doors on the passenger’s side.
4-Door 4D Some truck makes may contain two doors on the driver’s side and two
doors on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, as in pickup trucks and or
extended cab pickup trucks.
Ambulance AM
Armored Truck AR
Beverage Rack BR
Biohazard BZ Decontamination, Haz-Mat (hazardous materials), bomb response &
disposal vehicles.
Bulk Agriculture BA Bulk transport of raw vegetables; may have live floor, belt, or tip head.
Bus BU
Camper (Truck Mount) TM* Enter as a part using a Category Field code.
Carry-all LL Rugged trail, pleasure, and sport utility vehicles.
Chassis and Cab (Utility Truck) CB Truck with design that provides for a separation between the driver
and load area is considered as having a cab.
Concrete or Transit Mixer CM
Dump Truck DP
Fire Truck FT
Flatbed or Platform FB
Trailer
Flatrack Truck FR
Garbage or Refuse GG
Truck
Glass Rack GR
Grain Truck GN
Hopper (Bottom Dump) HO
Law Enforcement LV Police, sheriff, and other vehicles known to the public as “Law
Enforcement” vehicles.
Lift Boom LF Also known as an orchard or cherry picker.
Livestock Rack LS
Log LG Used to transport logs, poles, or pipe; may be self-loading or may have
a grappling arm or jammer.
Lunch Wagon LW
Motorized Home MH

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Pallet PL
Pickup PK
Pickup with mounted PM Enter the camper as a part.
Camper
Refrigerated Van RF
Search and Rescue SQ
Stake or Rack ST
Tanker TN
Tow Truck/Wrecker TT
Tractor Truck, Diesel DS
Tractor Truck, Gasoline TR
Van VN Truck with design that does not provide for a separation between the
driver and load area is considered to be a van. This includes minivan,
panel van, and step van.
Van Camper VC
Vanette VT
Well Driller WD

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 Appendix H: NCIC VEHICLE COLOR (VCO) FIELD CODES
Color

Aluminum Code
Amethyst (purple) SIL
Beige AME
Black BGE
Blue BLK
Blue, Dark BLU
Blue, Light DBL
Bronze LBL
Brown BRZ
Burgundy (purple) BRO
Camouflage MAR
Chrome CAM
Copper COM
Cream CPR
Gold CRM
Gray GLD
Green GRY
Green, Dark GRN
Green, Light DGR
Ivory LGR
Lavender (purple) CRM
Maroon LAV
Mauve (purple) MAR
Multicolored MVE
Orange MUL/COL
Pink ONG
Purple PNK
Red PLE
Silver RED
Stainless Steel SIL
Tan COM
Taupe (brown) TAN
Teal (green) TPE
Turquoise (blue) TEA
White TRQ
Yellow WHI
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When the vehicle is one color, the appropriate three-character code describing that color should be entered, for
example, VCO/RED.

When describing a vehicle of two colors, colors should be listed from top to bottom or front to rear, for example,
VCO/WHI/BLU.

When describing a vehicle of more than two colors, the multicolored code should be entered and the actual colors
should be listed in the MIS Field, for example, VCO/MUL/COL and MIS/VCO/RED/WHI/BLU, MIS/VCO/RAINBOW
COLORS, or MIS/VCO/SEASHORE SCENE.

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Appendix I: Drug Test Result Data Collection

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Appendix J: Diagram of an Interchange

Figure 4. Diagram of an Intersection

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Source: ANSI D16.2-2007 Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents, Seventh Edition

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Terms

Acceleration/Deceleration Lane: A lane in the roadway that is designated for vehicles to either increase vehicle speed to
reach traffic speed, or to reduce speed.

Activity Area: Located adjacent to actual work area, whether workers and equipment were present or not.

Advance Warning Area: Located after the first warning sign but before the work area.

Age: Years of age for the person involved in the crash.

Air Bag Deployed: Vehicles equipped with air bags and the deployment status relative to the position in the vehicleof
the occupant.

Alcohol: The percent of alcohol concentration.

Alcohol/Drug Involvement: Investigating police officer’s assessment of whether alcohol or drug use was suspected or
demonstrated to be present by test for any vehicle driver or non-motorist in the crash.

Alcohol/Drug Suspected: Investigating police officer’s assessment of whether alcohol or drugs were used by the vehicle
driver or non-motorist.

Angle (Manner of Impact): A crash where two vehicles impact at an angle. For example, the left front of one vehicle
impacts the side of another vehicle.

Animal: Creatures which have the capacity for movement and motor response to stimulation but are not human beings.

Approaching or Leaving Vehicle: Physical movement in the direction of or in the direction away from the vehicle.

Asleep or Fatigued: Driver experienced a temporary loss of consciousness or was operating in a reduced physical and
mental capacity due to weariness, medication, or other drugs.

At Intersection But No Crosswalk: At an area which contains a crossing or connection of two or more roadways not
classified as a driveway access but without the street crossing distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or
other rmarkings on the surface of the roadway.

Authorized Emergency Vehicles: Vehicles of the fire department (fire patrol), police vehicles, and such ambulances and
emergency vehicles of municipal departments, public service corporations operated by private corporations, the
Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Health, and the Department of Transportation as are
designated or authorized by their respective department or the chief of police of an incorporated city or any sheriff of
any of the various counties.

Auto Transporter: A single-unit truck, truck/trailer, or tractor/semi-trailer having a cargo body specifically designed to
transport other motor vehicles.

BAC: Blood Alcohol Concentration.

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Backing: A start from a parked or stopped position in the direction of the rear of the vehicle.

Back-up: An accumulation of traffic caused by vehicles slowing or stopping the traffic flow.

Barrier: A device which provides a physical limitation through which a vehicle would not normally pass and is designed
to contain or redirect an errant vehicle.

Bicycle: Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of
human power and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than 20 miles per
hour on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally
recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle
with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a
scooter or similar device. No person under the age of 16 may operate or ride upon a motorized bicycle.

Bicycle Path: Any road, path, or way that is open to bicycle travel, which road, path, or way is physically separated from
motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or by a barrier and is located either within the highway right-of-way or
within an independent right-of-way.

Bridge: A structure, including supports, carrying a roadway, railroad, etc. over an obstruction such as water, a railway, or
another roadway, having an opening of 20 feet or more measured along the center of the structure.

Bridge Overhead Structure: Any part of a bridge that is over the reference or subject roadway. In crash reporting, this
typically refers to the beams or other structural elements supporting a bridge deck.

Bridge Pier or Abutment: A bridge pier is a support for a bridge structure other than at the ends. A bridge abutment is
the end support for a bridge.

Bridge Rail: A barrier attached to a bridge deck or a bridge parapet to restrain vehicles, pedestrians or other users.

Bus: Any motor vehicle designed for carrying more than 10 passengers and used for the transportation of persons and
any motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.

Business District: The territory contiguous to, and including, a highway when 50 percent or more of the frontage
thereon, for a distance of 300 feet or more, is occupied by buildings in use for business.

Cargo Body Type: Coded for buses and trucks over 10,000 pounds GVWR.

Cargo/Loss or Shift: The release of the goods being transported from the cargo compartment of the truck, or the change
in the position of the goods within the cargo compartment.

Cargo Released: The goods being transported by truck spilled out of the vehicle cargo compartment.

Cargo Tank: A single-unit truck, truck/trailer, or tractor/semi-trailer having a cargo body designed to transport either dry
bulk (fly ash, etc.), liquid bulk (gasoline, milk, etc.), or gas bulk (propane, etc.).

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Carrier Identification Number: A unique number, found on the power unit, and assigned by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Interstate Commerce Commission, or by the state to a motor carrier.

Carrier Name: The name of an individual, partnership, or corporation responsible for the transportation of persons or
property.

Carrier Name Source: Where the name of the motor carrier was noted, be it the power unit of the truck, the trailer, the
shipping papers, or other documents.

Carrier Street Address: The street address of the carrier.

Changing Lanes: A vehicle shift from one traffic lane to another traffic lane moving in the same direction.

Child Safety Seat Used: Child passenger was seated in a child safety seat. This does not imply correct use or placement
of the child safety seat.

Cited: Receipt of a motor vehicle citation for actions as a result of a motor vehicle crash.

Clear: Free from clouds, fog, and smoke.

Cloudy: Overcast with clouds. (Cloud- a visible mass of particles of water or ice in the form of fog, mist, or haze
suspended usually at a considerable height in the air.)

Collision: A vehicle crash in which the first harmful event is a collision of a vehicle in transport with another vehicle,
other property, animal or pedestrian.

Collision With Fixed Object: A collision crash in which the first harmful event is the striking of a fixed object by a vehicle
in transport.

Collision With Object Not Fixed: A collision crash in which the first harmful event is the striking by a vehicle in transport
of an object that is not fixed.

Commercial Motor Vehicle: Any self-propelled or towed vehicle used on the public highways in commerce to transport
passengers or cargo, if such vehicle:
a) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more;
b) Is designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver; or
c) Is used in the transportation of materials found to be hazardous for the purposes of the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. ss. 1801 et seq.).

Concrete Mixer: A single-unit truck with a body specifically designed to mix or agitate concrete.

Construction Zone: See Work Zone.

Contributing Circumstances, Driver: The actions of the driver which may have contributed to the crash.

Contributing Circumstances, Environment: Apparent environmental conditions which contributed to the crash.

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Contributing Circumstances, Non-Motorist: The actions of the non-motorist which may have contributed to the crash.

Contributing Circumstances, Road: Apparent condition of the road which contributed to the crash.

Crash City/Place: The city/place in which the crash occurred.

Crash County: The County in which the crash occurred.

Crash Date and Time: The date (year, month, and day) and time (hour and minute) at which the crash occurred.

Crash Roadway Location: Exact location on the roadway indicating where the crash occurred.

Crash Severity: The severity of a crash based on the most severe injury to any person in the crash.

Crossover: Area in the median of a divided roadway where vehicles are permitted to travel across the opposing lanes of
traffic or do a U-turn.

Crosswalk: (a) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the
sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway, measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the
traversable roadway. (b) Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian
crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.

Culvert: An enclosed structure providing free passage of water under a roadway with a clear opening of 20 feet or less
measured along the center of the roadway.

Curb: A raised edge or border to a roadway. Curbs may be constructed of concrete, asphalt or wood and typically have a
face height of less than 9 inches.

Dark- Lighted Roadway: It is dark, but the roadway is lighted by lights designed and installed to illuminate the roadway.

Dark- Road Not Lighted: It is dark and the roadway is not lighted by the lights designed and installed to illuminate the
roadway.

Dark- Unknown Roadway Lighting: It is dark and it is unknown if the roadway was lighted by lights designed and
installed to illuminate the roadway.

Dart Out: Pedestrian enters street quickly and is struck by or walks or runs into a moving vehicle.

Date and Time Crash Reported to Police Agency: The date and time at which the call was placed notifying the police
agency about the crash.

Date of Birth: Year, month, and day of birth of person involved in the crash.

Dawn: The first appearance of light in the morning.

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Daylight: The light of day.

Daytime: The period from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset. Nighttime means at any other hour.

Debris: The remains of something broken or destroyed.

Deployed Air Bag - Driver: Driver air bag out of its cover and protruding into driver compartment. Bag is fully or partially
deflated or inflated.

Deployed Air Bag - Front Seat Passenger: Front seat passenger air bag out of its cover and protruding into front seat
passenger compartment. Bag is fully deflated or inflated.

Deployed Air Bag - Side: Air bag on side of vehicle is out of its cover and protruding into driver compartment. Bag is fully
or partially deflated or inflated.

Deployment of Air Bag: Air bag out of its cover and protruding into occupant compartment. Bag is fully or partially
deflated or inflated.

Deployment of Air Bag Unknown: Not known if air bag is out of its cover and protruding into occupant compartment.

Department: The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as defined in s. 20.24. Any reference herein to
Department of Transportation shall be construed as referring to the Department of Transportation, defined in s. 20.23,
or the appropriate division thereof.

Direction of Travel Before Crash: The direction of a vehicle’s normal, general travel on the roadway before the crash.
Notice that this is not a compass direction but a direction consistent with the designated direction of the road. For
example, the direction of a state designated north-south highway must be either northbound or southbound even
though a vehicle may have been traveling due east as a result of a short segment of the highway having an east-west
orientation.

Disabling Damage: damage that precludes departure of a motor vehicle from the scene of the accident in its usual
manner in daylight after simple repairs
- Inclusions: damage to a motor vehicle that could have been driven, but would have been further
damaged if so driven.
- Exclusions:
. Damage that can be remedied temporarily at the scene of the accident without special tools or
parts
. Tire disablement without other damage even if no spare tire is available
. Headlamp or taillight damage
. Damage to turn signals, horn, or windshield wipers that makes them inoperative

Disregarded Traffic Signs, Signals, Road Markings: Driver failed to comply with the instructions directed by traffic signs,
signals, or road markings.

Ditch: Channel dug into the ground.

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Downhill Runaway: A motor vehicle that is moving down a hill without the ability to stop.

Driver: Any person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway or who is exercising control of a
vehicle or steering a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle.

Driver Condition: The condition of the driver which may have contributed to the crash.

Driver Distracted: Determination that occupant who is in actual physical control of a vehicle had his/her attention
diverted from driving.

Driver License Class: The type of commercial or noncommercial vehicle that a licensed driver has been examined on
and/or approved to operate.

Driver License Number: A unique number assigned by the authorizing agent issuing a driver license to the individual.

Driver License Restrictions: restrictions assigned to an individual’s driver license by the license examiner.

Driver License State/Province: The geographic or political entity issuing a driver license.

Driver License Status: The current status of an individual’s driver license.

Driver Name: The full name of the individual driver.

Driveway: A roadway providing access to property adjacent to a trafficway.

Driveway Access Crosswalk: Crosswalk on roadway providing access to property adjacent to a trafficway.

Driving Too Fast For Conditions: Traveling at a speed that was unsafe for the road, weather, traffic or other
environmental condition at the time.

Drugs: Indication of the presence of drugs through drug testing.

Dry: Free from water or liquid.

Dump Truck: A truck which can be tilted or otherwise manipulated to discharge its load by gravity.

Dusk: The darker part of twilight at night.

Ejection: The location of each occupant’s body as being completely or partially thrown from the vehicle as a result of a
crash.

Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device: Any self-balancing, two-non tandem-wheeled device, designed to transport
only one person, with an electric propulsion system with average power of 750 watts (1 horsepower), the maximum
speed of which, on a paved level surface when powered solely by such a propulsion system while being ridden by an
operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 miles per hour. Electric personal assistive mobility devices are not
vehicles as defined in this section.

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Embankment: A structure of soil or rock above the original ground upon which a structure is constructed.

Emergency Use: Indicates vehicles, such as military, police, ambulance, fire, etc., which are on an emergency response.
Emergency refers to a vehicle that is traveling with physical emergency signals in use, siren sounding, etc.

Entering or Crossing Specified Location: Non-occupant went into or crossed over a specific identified area that either
was or was not part of the trafficway or roadway.

Entering Traffic Lane: Physical presence in trafficway.

Exceeded Authorized Speed Limit: Driver was operating vehicle faster than posted speed limit at time of crash.

Failure to Keep in Proper Lane or Running off Road: Driver did not maintain position in appropriate travel lane or
moved off that part of a trafficway which includes both the roadway and any shoulder alongside the roadway.
Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Signals, or Officer: Non-motorist did not comply with the instructions directed by traffic
signs, signals, or a police officer at the scene.

Failed to Yield Right of Way: Driver did not give way to another vehicle or non-occupant as required.

Farm Tractor: Any motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing
machines, and other implements of husbandry.

Fatal Injury: any injury that results in death within a 30 day period after the crash occurred.

Fire/Explosion: Fire/explosion which was the cause or product of the crash.

First Event: Occurrence which was the first thing that happened to the vehicle, relevant to the crash.

First Harmful Event: The injury or damage producing event which characterizes the crash type and identifies the nature
of the first harmful event.

Flatbed: A single-unit truck, truck/trailer, or tractor/semi-trailer whose body is without sides or roof, with or without
readily removable stakes which may be tied together with chains, slats, or panels.

Fog, Smog, Smoke: Fog (a vapor condensed to fine particles of water suspended in the lower atmosphere that differs
from a cloud inly in being nearer the ground), Smog (a fog made heavier and darker by smoke and chemical fumes),
Smoke (the suspension of solid particles of combustion in the atmosphere).

Followed Too Closely: Driver was positioned too near another vehicle or non-occupant to permit safe response to any
change in movement or behavior of the other vehicle or non-occupant.

Front Seat- Left Side: Driver seat for motor vehicle or motorcycle.

Front Seat- Right Side: Passenger seat to right of driver and next to the door.

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Front Seat- Middle: Passenger seat between driver and right seat passenger.

Functional Damage: Damage which is not disabling, but affects operation of the vehicle or its parts.

Glare: A harsh uncomfortably bright light.

Golf Cart: A motor vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational
purposes.

Gore: An area of land where two roadways diverge or converge. The area is bounded on two sides by the edges of the
roadways, which join at the point of divergence or convergence. The direction of traffic must be the same on both sides
of these roadways. The area includes shoulders or marked pavement, if any, between the roadways.

Grade: The inclination of a roadway, expressed in the rate of rise or fall in feet per 100 feet of horizontal distance.

Grain/Chips/Gravel Truck: Truck with closed sides and bottom to carry grain, chips, gravel, etc.

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR): The value specified by the manufacturer(s) as the recommended maximum
loaded weight of a combination (articulated) motor vehicle. This is for truck tractors and single-unit trucks pulling a
trailer(s). GCWR is the sum of the gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of all units, power unit and its trailer(s). Thus, for
single-unit trucks there is no difference between the GVWR and the GCWR.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of Power Unit: A gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is a value specified by the
manufacturer for the power unit of a motor vehicle.

Guardrail: A longitudinal barrier consisting of posts and rails.

Guardrail End Terminal: The end of the guardrail.

Guardrail Face: Surface area of the guardrail other than the end.

Harmful Event: Occurrence of injury or damage.

Hazardous Material: Any substance or material which has been determined by the secretary of the United States
Department of Transportation to be capable of imposing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when
transported in commerce and which has been so designed under regulations of the US DOT. This term includes
hazardous waste and is defined in s.403.703 (21).

Hazardous Materials Placard (Cargo Only): A diamond shaped sign that must be affixed to any motor vehicle that carries
hazardous materials. Usually contains a four digit number in the middle of the placard and a one digit number at the
bottom that indicate the hazardous class and the specific material being carried.

Hazardous Materials Released Involvement (Cargo Only): Indication whether hazardous materials were released from
the cargo compartment.

Head-On –Manner of Impact: A crash where the front end of two vehicles impact.

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Helmet Used: Safety helmet was worn by non-motorist or driver.

Highway, Street or Road: A general term denoting a public was for purpose of vehicular travel, including the entire area
within the right-of-way.

Highway Traffic Sign Post: A pole, post, or structure constructed to support a highway sign intended to guide, regulate,
or inform highway users.

Hit and Run: Refers to cases where the driver of the vehicle in transport is a contact vehicle in the crash, collides with
another attended vehicle or non-motorist or causes damage to other property, and leaves the scene without stopping to
render aid or report the crash.

Holes: An opening in the road.

Impact Attenuator/Crash Cushion: A barrier at a spot location, less than 25 feet, designed to prevent an errant vehicle
from impacting a fixed object hazard by gradually decelerating the vehicle to a safe stop or by redirecting the vehicle
away from the hazard.

Improper Action: Action contrary to motor vehicle rules.

Improper Crossing: Crossing a trafficway against the rules.

Injury Description: Type of injury

In Roadway: Physically located in that part of trafficway designed, improved, and ordinarily used for motor vehicle
travel.

In Transport: The term “in-transport” denotes the state or condition of a motor vehicle which is in motion or within the
portion of a transport way ordinarily used by similar transport vehicles. When applied to motor vehicles, “in-transport”
means on a roadway or in motion within or outside the trafficway. A transport vehicle which is also a working motor
vehicle at the time of the unstabilized situation is not “in-transport.” In roadway lanes used for travel during some
periods and for parking during other periods, a parked motor vehicle should be considered to be in-transport during
periods when parking is forbidden.

Interchange: A system of interconnecting roadways in conjunction with one or more grade separations, providing for
the movement of traffic between two or more roadways on different levels.

Intersection: An area which 1) contains a crossing or connection of two or more roadways not classified as driveway
access and 2) is embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, the lateral boundary lines of the
roadways. Where the distance along a roadway between two areas meeting these criteria is less than 33 feet, the two
areas and the roadway connecting them are considered to be parts of a single intersection.

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Intersection Related: A traffic crash in which the first harmful event (1) occurs on an approach to or exit from an
intersection and (2) results from an activity, behavior or control related to the movement of traffic units through the
intersection.

Intersection Type: The type of intersection at which two or more roadways intersect at the same level.

Interstate Carrier: A commercial vehicle in the United States where the transit between the points of origin and
termination does not occur entirely with the borders of the State of origin. A motor carrier that has authority to operate
across State lines. Interstate operators are required to have a USDOT Number by the Federal Motor Carrier
Administration.

Intrastate Carrier: A motor carrier that operates entirely within the State and does not have the authority to engage in
interstate commerce. Intrastate operators are not required to have a USDOT Number by the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration; however, some States do require that certain intrastate operators secure a USDOT Number.

Island: A cement or grassy area in the middle of a trafficway

Jackknife: An event involving a truck pulling a semi-trailer or semi-trailers and trailers where the trailing unit(s) and the
pulling vehicle rotate with respect to each other.

Junction: There are four mutually exclusive categories of traffic crashes in terms of location with respect to junctions.
In order of precedence, these are:
1. At-intersection crash
2. Driveway access crash
3. Intersection-related crash
4. Non-junction crash

Lane: A strip of roadway used for a single line of vehicles.

Lane Line: A pavement marking used to separate traffic traveling in the same direction. Lane lines are normally 4 to 6
inches wide.

Laned Highway: A highway the roadway of which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.

Lap Belt Only Used: Use of or presence of only a lap safety belt either because vehicle is equipped only with lap belt or
because shoulder belt is not in use.

Light Truck With Only Four Tires: Trucks (van, mini-van, panel, pickup, sport utility) of 10,000 pounds gross vehicle
weight rating or less.

Lighting: Non-motorist use of lights on his/her person or on a vehicle not in transport or transport vehicles other than
motor vehicle as safety equipment.

Limited Access Facility: A street or highway especially designed for through traffic and over, from, or to which owners or
occupants of abutting land or other persons have no right or easement, or only a limited right or easement, of access,
light, air, or view by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon such limited access facility or for any other reason.

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Such highways or streets may be parkways from which trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles are excluded; or
they may be freeways open to use by all customary forms of street and highway traffic.

Logbook: A document carried in the truck cab or bus in which commercial motor vehicle drivers must enter their record
of duty status for each 24 hour period using methods proscribed by the US DOT.

Lying/Illegally in Roadway: Person physically located in that part of trafficway designed, improved, and ordinarily used
for motor vehicle travel.

Made Improper Turn: Driver turned vehicle incorrectly or not suitably to the circumstances.

Maintenance Zone: See Work Zone

Marked Crosswalk at Intersection: That portion of the roadway at the intersection that is distinctly indicated for
pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway.

Median: The portion of a divided highway separating the traveled way for traffic in opposing directions.

Medical Facility: The hospital, clinic, medical examiner, or trauma center that received the patient for treatment or
autopsy.

Moped: Any vehicle with or without pedals having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not
more than three wheels; with a motor rated not in excess of 2 brake horsepower and not capable of propelling the
vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground; and with a power-drive system that functions directly
or automatically without clutching or shifting gears by the operator after the drive system is engaged. If an internal
combustion engine is use, the displacement may not exceed 50 cubic centimeters.

Most Harmful Event For This Vehicle: Event which produced the most severe injury or greatest property damage for this
vehicle.

Motorcoach: A bus with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds) or greater, 16 or
more designated seating positions (including the driver), and at least 2 rows of passenger seats, rearward of the driver’s
seating position, that are forward-facing or can convert to forward-facing without the use of tools. Motorcoach includes
buses sold for intercity, tour, and commuter bus service, but does not include a school bus, or an urban transit bus sold
for operation as a common carrier in urban transportation along a fixed route with frequent stops.

Motor Home: A van where a frame-mounted recreational unit is added behind the driver or cab area or mounted on a
bus/truck chassis.

Motor Vehicle: Any self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails* or guide way, but not including any bicycle,
motorized scooter or electric personal assistive mobility device.
* As a train is operated on rails, for the purposes of a crash report, it is not a motor vehicle.

Motor Vehicle Body Type Category: The category indicating the general configuration or shape of a motor vehicle
distinguished by characteristics such as number of doors, rows of seats, windows, or roof line. Personal conveyances:
such as skateboards, motorized toy cars, and wheelchairs are not considered motor vehicles.

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Motor Vehicle in Transport: Motor vehicle (any motorized, mechanically or electrically powered, road vehicle not
operated on rails), In Transport (means in motion or on a roadway. Inclusions: motor vehicle in traffic on a highway,
driverless motor vehicle in motion, motionless motor vehicle abandoned on a roadway, disabled motor vehicle on
roadway, etc.

Motorcycle: Any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than
three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor or a moped.

Motorist: Any occupant of a motor vehicle in transport.

Motorized Scooter: Any vehicle not having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than
three wheels, and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground.

No Access Control: Includes all sections that do not meet the criteria for full or partial access control.

No Improper Driving: Driver operated vehicle in an apparently correct manner.

Non-Fatal Injury: Bodily harm to a person.

Non-Highway Work: Work on the roadside but not related to the roadway. For example, workers mowing the roadside,
utility workers working on utility poles adjacent to roadway.

Non-Intersection Crosswalk: A portion of the roadway, not at an intersection, that is distinctly indicated for pedestrian
crossing by lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway.

Non-Junction: Roadway that is not an intersection or a connection between a driveway access and a roadway other than
a driveway access.

Non-Motorist: Any person other than an occupant of a motor vehicle in transport. This includes pedestrians, occupants
of other motor vehicles not in transport and occupants of transport vehicles other than motor vehicles.

Non-Motorist Action: The actions of the non-motorist prior to the crash.

Non-Motorist Location Prior to Impact: The non-motorist’s location with respect to the roadway prior to impact.

Non-Motorist Safety Equipment: The safety equipment(s) used by the non-motorist, including retro-reflective clothing,
lighting, protective pads, helmet, etc.

Nonpublic Sector Bus: Any bus which is used for the transportation of persons for compensation and which is not
owned, leased, operated, or controlled by a municipal, county, or state government or a governmentally owned or
managed nonprofit corporation.

Obstruction in Roadway: A blockage in the roadway.

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Occupant Protection System Use: The restraint equipment in use by occupant at the time of the crash, or the helmet
use by a motorcyclist.

Off Ramp: An auxiliary roadway used for leaving through-traffic lanes.

On Ramp: An auxiliary roadway used for entering through-traffic lanes.

Official Traffic Control Devices: All signs, signals, markings, and devices, not inconsistent with this chapter, placed or
erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding
traffic.

Official Traffic Control Signal: Any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is
alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed.

Operating Defective Equipment (Driver): Vehicle in transport or any part or component of vehicle in transport is
deficient, faulty, incomplete or incapacitated.

Operator: Any person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle upon the highway, or who is exercising control
over or steering a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle.

Operating Vehicle in Erratic, Reckless, Careless, Negligent or Aggressive Manner: Operating the vehicle without regard
to the safety of occupants, non-occupants or property.

Other Non-Fixed Object- Collision With: A collision with an object other than a motor vehicle in transit, a pedestrian,
another road vehicle in transit, a parked motor vehicle, a railway vehicle, a pedalcycle, an animal, or a fixed object.

Overcorrecting/Over steering: Wide swing of vehicle to right or left because of sliding, etc. or to compensate for
obstacle in roadway.

Overhead Sign Support: A pole, post, or structure constructed to support a sign which is over a roadway.

Overtaking/Passing: A vehicle that moves from behind a vehicle to in front of the same vehicle.

Overturn/Rollover: A vehicle that has overturned at least 90 degrees to its side.

Owner: A person who holds the legal title of a vehicle, or, in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the
conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement
and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the event a mortgagor of a
vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee, or lessee, or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner, for
the purposes of this chapter.

Park or Parking: The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and
while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers as may be permitted by law under this
chapter.

Parked Motor Vehicle: A motor vehicle not in transport.

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Partially Ejected: The location of an occupant’s body not completely thrown from the vehicle as a result of a crash.

Passenger: Occupant of vehicle other than the driver of the vehicle.

Pavement Markings: Markings set into the surface of, applied upon, or attached to the pavement for the purpose of
regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. Markings are typically paint or plastic but may be devices of various materials.

Pedalcycle: Includes bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, pedal cars, etc.

Pedalcyclist: Any occupant of a pedalcycle (bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, pedal car).

Pedestrian: A person who is not an occupant of a motor vehicle in transport or a Pedalcyclist. Includes a person who is
adjacent to the motor vehicle regardless of their actions. Any person afoot.

Person: Any natural person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation. Includes flaggers, law enforcement
personnel, crossing guards, etc.

Physical Impairment: A condition that results in some decrease in a physical ability.

Physical Obstruction- Contributing Circumstances: An object which blocked sight ad contributed to the crash. (For
example, bush, tree, etc.)

Placard Number: A number included on the hazardous material placard displayed on trucks that are carrying hazardous
materials. Many placards have two numbers, a four-digit number in the middle, and a one digit number at the bottom.

Playing or Working on Vehicle: Non-motorist touching vehicle.

Point of Impact: The portion of the vehicle that impacted first in the crash.

Pole Trailer: Any vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing
vehicle by means of a reach or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used
for transporting long or irregularly shaped loads such as poles, pipes, or structural members capable, generally, of
sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.

Police Officer: Any officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or make arrests for violations of traffic regulations,
including Florida Highway Patrol officers, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and municipal police officers.

Private Road or Driveway: Except as otherwise provided any privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel by
the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons

Property Damage Only: Crash in which at least one vehicle is damaged but no occupants or non-motorists are injured.

Railroad Sign or Signal: Any sign, signal, or device erected by authority of a public body or official, or by a railroad, and
intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.
Railway Crossing Device: Any sign, signal, or gate which warns of on-coming trains or train tracks crossing the roadway.

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Railway Grade Crossing: An intersection between a roadway and train tracks which cross each other at the same level
(grade).

Railway Vehicle: Any land vehicle (e.g., train, engine) that is (1) designed primarily for, or in use for, moving persons or
property from one place to another on rails and (2) not in use on a land way other than a railway.

Railway Vehicle- Collision With: A collision crash in which the first harmful event is the collision of a road vehicle in
transport and railway vehicle (e.g., train, engine).

Raised Pavement Marker: An individual unit marker, reflectorized or non-reflectorized, generally less than one-inch in
height, attached to and extending above the normal pavement surface for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding
traffic.

Ran Off Road: Failure of the driver to keep the vehicle within the roadway traffic lanes.

Rear-End – Manner of Impact: A crash where the front of one vehicle impacts the back of another vehicle.

Relation to Junction: The coding of this data element is based on the location of the first harmful event of the crash. It
identifies the crash’s location with respect to presence in a junction or proximity to components typically in junction or
interchange areas.

Relation to Roadway: The location of the first harmful event as it related to its position within or outside the trafficway.

Residence District: The territory contiguous to, and including, a highway, not comprising a business district, when the
property on such highway, for a distance of 300 feet or more, is, in the main, improved with residences or residences
and buildings in use for business.

Riding on Vehicle Exterior: Person outside of vehicle (on hood, running board, trunk, non-trailing unit, etc.) while riding.

Right-of-Way: The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or
pedestrian approaching under such circumstances of direction, speed, and proximity as to give rise to danger of collision
unless one grants precedence to the other.

Road Tractor: Any motor vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry any
load thereon, either independently or as any part of the weight of a vehicle or load so drawn.

Road Surface Condition: The roadway surface condition at the time and place of a crash.

Road Under Construction/Maintenance: Roadway being constructed or resurfaced.

Roadside: The outermost part of the traffic-way from the property line to other boundary in to the edge of the first
road.

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Roadway: That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or
shoulder. In the event a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term ‘roadway’ as used herein refers to
any such roadway separately, but not to all such roadways collectively.

Roadway- Crash On: (1) a collision crash in which the initial point of contact between colliding units in the first harmful
event is within a roadway or (2) a non-collision crash in which the road vehicle involved was partly or entirely on the
roadway at the time of the first harmful event.

Roadway Functional Class: The character of service or function of streets or highways. The classification of rural and
urban is determined by State and local officials in cooperation with each other and approved by the Federal Highway
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Roadway Lighting: The type of roadway illumination on the roadway.

Roadway Surface Condition: The roadway surface conditions at the time and place of a crash.

Rut: Track worn by wheel or by habitual passage in the road.

Saddle Mount: An arrangement whereby the front wheels of one vehicle rest in a second position upon another vehicle.
All of the wheels of the towing vehicle are upon the ground and only the rear wheels of the towed vehicle rest upon the
ground.

Safety Zone: The area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and protected or
so marked by adequate signs or authorized pavement markings as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a
safety zone.

Sand, Mud, Dirt, Oil, Gravel: Sand (loose granular material resulting from the disintegration of rock on the road), Mud
(slimy sticky mixture of soil and water on the road), Dirt (loosed or packed soil on the road), Oil (substance that is liquid
and soluble in ether but not in water), Gravel (loose rounded fragments of rock on the road).

School Bus: Any motor vehicle that complies with the color and identification requirements of chapter 1006 and is used
to transport children to or from public or private school or in connection with school activities, but not including buses
operated by common carriers in urban transportation of school children. The term ‘school’ includes all pre-elementary,
elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools.

School Bus-Related: Indicates whether a school bus or motor vehicle functioning as a school bus for a school-related
purpose is involved in the crash. The “school bus,” with or without a passenger on board, must be directly involved as a
contact motor vehicle or indirectly involved as a non-contact motor vehicle (children struck when boarding or alighting
from the school bus, two vehicles colliding as the result of the stopped school bus, etc.).

School Zone Signs: Signs which change the speed limit on road adjacent to schools on school days, signs which give
advance warning of school and signs which warn of children crossing the road.

Seating Position: Location of occupant in, on, or outside of the motor vehicle prior to the impact of a crash.

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Second Event: Occurrence which was the second thing that happened to the vehicle in question that was relevant to the
crash.

Semitrailer: Any vehicle with or without power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and
for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon, or is
carried by, another vehicle.

Separation of Units: When the truck or truck tractor becomes separated from the semi-trailer and/or trailer(s) they are
pulling.

Sequence of Events: The events in sequence for this vehicle.

Shipping Papers: The documents carried in the cab of the truck or truck tractor that indicates the cargo being carried
and other motor carrier responsible for the movement of the cargo.

Shoulder: That part of a traffic-way contiguous with the roadway for emergency use, for accommodation of stopped
road vehicles, and for lateral support of the roadway structure.

Shoulder and Lap Belt Used: In a two part occupant restraint system, only the shoulder belt portion is connected to a
buckle.

Shoulders Low, Soft, or High: A shoulder with a different height than that of the roadway.

Sideswipe, Same Direction- Manner of Impact: A crash where two vehicles traveling the same direction and impact on
the side.

Sideswipe, Opposite Direction- Manner of Impact: A crash where two vehicles traveling the opposite direction and
impact on the side.

Sidewalk: That portion of a street between the curb line, or the lateral line, of a roadway and the adjacent property
lines, intended for use by pedestrians.

Single-Unit Truck (2 Axle, 6 Tire): A power unit that includes a permanently mounted cargo body (also called a straight
truck) that has only two axles and at least six tires on the ground.

Single-Unit Truck (3-or-More Axles): A power unit that includes a permanently mounted cargo body (also called a
straight truck) that has three or more axles.

Slope: The change in the elevation of an element of the roadway per unit of horizontal length may be expressed as a
percent or a ratio.

Special Mobile Equipment: Any vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and
only incidentally operated or moved over a highway, including, but not limited to, ditch digging apparatus, well-boring
apparatus, and road construction and maintenance machinery, such as asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket
loaders, tractors other than truck tractors, ditchers, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers,
scarifiers, earthmoving carryalls and scrapers, power shovels and draglines, and self-propelled cranes and earthmoving

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equipment. The term does not include house trailers, dump trucks, truck-mounted transit mixers, cranes or shovels, or
other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached.

Special Function of Motor Vehicle in Transport: The type of special function being served by this vehicle regardless of
whether the function is marked on the vehicle, at the time of the crash. Buses are any motor vehicle with seats to
transport nine (9) or more people, including the driver seat, but not including vans owned and operated for personal
use.

Stand or Standing: The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily, for the purpose of,
and while actually engaged in, receiving or discharging passengers, as may be permitted by law under this chapter.

State Road: Any highway designated as a state-maintained road by the Department of Transportation.

Stop: When required, complete cessation from movement.

Stop or Stopping: When prohibited, any halting, even momentarily, of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when
necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the directions of a law enforcement officer or traffic
control sign or signal.

Stopped in Traffic: Vehicle stopped in traffic at the time of the crash.

Straight Truck: Any truck on which the cargo unit and the motive power unit are located on the same frame so as to
form a single, rigid unit.

Street or Highway: (a) The entire width between the boundary lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any
part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic; (b) The entire width between the boundary
lines of any privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied
permission from the owner, but not by other persons, or any limited access road owned or controlled by a special
district, whenever, by written agreement entered into under s. 316.006(2)(b) or (3)(b), a county or municipality exercises
traffic control jurisdiction over said way or place; (c) Any area, such as a runway, taxiway, ramp, clear zone, or parking
lot, within the boundary of any airport owned by the state, a county, a municipality, or a political subdivision, which area
is used for vehicular traffic but which is not open for vehicular operation by the general public; or (d) Any way or place
used for vehicular traffic on a controlled access basis within a mobile home park recreation district which has been
created under s. 418.30 and the recreational facilities of which district are open to the general public.

Swerving or Avoiding Due to Wind, Slippery Surface, Vehicle, Object, Non-Motorist in Roadway, Etc.: Defensive driver
action to defend against an apparent danger in, on, or due to the condition of the roadway or the presence of vehicle or
object or non-motorist in the roadway in order to avoid a crash.

Tandem Axle: Any two axles whose centers are more than 40 inches but not more than 96 inches apart and are
individually attached to or articulated from, or both, a common attachment to the vehicle, including a connecting
mechanism designed to equalize the load between axles.

Tandem Trailer Truck: Any combination of a truck tractor, semitrailer, and trailer coupled together so as to operate as a
complete unit.

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Tandem Trailer Truck Highway Network: A highway network consisting primarily of four or more lanes, including all
interstate highways; highways designated by the United States Department of Transportation as elements of the
National Network; and any street or highway designated by the Florida Department of Transportation for use by tandem
trailer trucks, in accordance with s. 316.515, except roads on which truck traffic was specifically prohibited on January 6,
1983.

Test Given, Results Unknown: Person administered test for drug/alcohol presence, but outcome of test not known.

Test Refused: Person refused to take drug/alcohol test.

Test Result: Outcome of test for drug presence indicating, if drugs present, which type is present.

Through Highway: Any highway or portion thereof on which vehicular traffic is given the right-of-way and at the
entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required to yield right-of-way to vehicles on such
through highway obedience to either a stop sign or yield sign, or otherwise in obedience to law.

Through Traveled Way: The portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary
lanes.

Tractor/Semi-Trailer: A truck tractor that is pulling a semi-trailer.

Tractor/Triples: A truck tractor that is pulling a single semi-trailer and two full trailers.

Traffic: Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, and vehicles, streetcars, and other conveyances either singly or together
while using any street or highway for purposes of travel.

Traffic Circle/Roundabout: An intersection of roads where vehicles must travel around a circle to continue on the same
road or to any intersecting road.

Traffic Control Device- Inoperative or Missing: A traffic control device which is not working or is not present.

Traffic Control Signal: A device which controls traffic movements by illuminating systematically a green, yellow, or red
light.

Trafficway: Any land way open to the public as a matter of right or custom for moving persons or property from one
place to another.

Trailer: Any vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property
and for being drawn by a motor vehicle.

Trailer License Plate Number: The number or other characters, exactly as displayed, on the registration plate or tag
affixed to the trailer.

Trailer Registration State and Year: The State, commonwealth, territory, foreign country, Indian nation, U.S.
Government, etc. issuing the registration plate and the year of registration as indicated on the registration plate
displayed on the trailer.

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Transported to Medical Facility By: Type and identity of unit providing transport to medical facility receiving patient.

Truck: Any motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.

Truck/Trailer: Any motor vehicle combination consisting of a single unit truck and a trailer (a vehicle designed for
carrying property and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon or is carried by the towing road vehicle.

Truck Tractor: Any motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to
carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.

Truck Tractor (Bobtail): A motor vehicle consisting of a single motorized transport device designed primarily for pulling
semitrailers.

Underride/Override: An underride refers to a vehicle sliding under another vehicle during a crash. An Override refers to
a vehicle riding up over another vehicle. Both can occur with a parked vehicle.

Utility Pole: A pole or post constructed for the primary function of supporting an electric line, telephone line or other
electrical-electronic transmission line or cable.

Utility Zone: See Work Zone.

Van/Enclosed Box: A single-unit truck, truck/trailer, or tractor/semi-trailer having an enclosed body integral to the
frame of the vehicle.

Vehicle: Every device, in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway,
excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

Vehicle Authorized Speed Limit: Authorized speed limit for the vehicle at the time of the crash. The authorization may
be indicated by the posted speed limit, blinking sign at construction zones, etc.

Vehicle Body Type: The general configuration or shape or a vehicle distinguished by characteristics such as number of
doors, seats, windows, roof line, hard top or convertible.

Vehicle Configuration: Indicates the general configuration of vehicle.

Vehicle Identification Number: A unique combination of alphanumeric characters assigned to a specific vehicle and
formulated by the manufacturer.

Vehicle License Plate Number: The number of other characters, exactly as displayed, on the registration plate or tag
affixed to the vehicle. For combination trucks, vehicle plate number is obtained from the power unit or tractor.

Vehicle Make: The distinctive (coded) name applied to a group of vehicles by a manufacturer. This information also can
be obtained separately from the Vehicle Registration File.

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Vehicle Model Year: The year which is assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer. Usually it is the year in which the
model change occurs. This information also can be obtained separately from the Vehicle Registration File.

Vehicle Registration State and Year: The State, commonwealth, territory, foreign country, Indian nation, U.S.
Government, etc. issuing the registration plate and the year of registration as indicated on the registration plate
displayed on the vehicle.

Warning Signs: Signs used to warn traffic of existing or potentially hazardous conditions on or adjacent to a road.

Water (Standing, Moving): Water in the road either standing still or moving which is there because of flooding.

Weather Condition: The prevailing atmospheric conditions that existed at the time of a crash.

Work Zone Area: A section of road marked to warn motorists that construction, maintenance, repair or utility work is
being done. A work zone extends from the first warning sign to the end construction (work) sign or the last traffic
control device. Work zones may or may not involve workers or equipment on or near the road. A work zone may be
stationary (such as repairing a water line) or moving (such as re-striping the centerline); it may be short term (such as
pothole patching) or long term (such as building a new bridge.)

Work Zone Related: A crash that occurs in or near a work zone or involves vehicles slowed or stopped because of the
work zone even if the first harmful event was before the first warning sign.

Worn, Travel-Polished Surface: A road surface which is well used and shinny.

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Crash Manual Revision History

Updated on 12/2015
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Option 2:
Latitude and longitude updated to remove the word “float” and reflect Florida’s demarcation.

Updated on 09/2015
Page 29
Possible Injury and Fatal Injury Federal definitions added.

Updated on 03/2015
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Canada and Mexico State and Country Codes Corrected to match Federal naming convention.

Updated on 12/2014
Page 3

It is important that those who investigate and complete traffic crash reports do so uniformly to ensure accuracy. A crash
report must include a motor vehicle.

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Emergency Vehicle Use: This space indicates operation of any motor vehicle that is legally authorized by a government
authority to respond to emergencies with or without the use of emergency warning equipment, such as a police vehicle,
fire truck or ambulance while actually engaged in such response. Select ‘1: No’ if the motor vehicle authorized by a
government authority to respond to emergencies was not on an emergency response when involved in a crash. Select
‘2: Yes’ only if the motor vehicle involved in the crash was on an emergency response, regardless of whether the
emergency warning equipment was in use.

- Enter the Emergency Vehicle Use code in the space provided.

Emergency Vehicle Use

1 No
2 Yes
88 Unknown
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Moped: Any vehicle with or without pedals to permit propulsion by human power having a seat or saddle for the use of
the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels; with a motor rated not in excess of 2 brake horsepower
and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground; and with a power-
drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting gears by the operator after the drive
system is engaged. If an internal combustion engine is use, the displacement may not exceed 50 cubic centimeters.

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Page 95

Motor Vehicle: Any self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails* or guide way, but not including any bicycle,
motorized scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, or moped.

* As a train is operated on rails, for the purposes of a crash report, it is not a motor vehicle.

Updated 11/28/2017
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Added
Other Drug Information: This classification is used to indentify up to four (4) substances connected to a “1 -Positive”
drug test result.

Drug Test Result Data Collection

1 Amphetamine 5 Other Controlled Substance
2 Cocaine 6 PCP
3 Marijuana 7 Other Drug (excludes post-crash drugs)
4 Opiate 88 Unknown

Updated 2/1/2018
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Added additional terms.

Updated 2/15/2018
Page 96
Updated term hit and run.

Updated 1/28/2019

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Total Lanes - Added the following:

- For undivided highways:

• Enter the total through lanes in both directions, excluding designated turn lanes.

- For divided highways:

• Enter the total through lanes for the roadway on which the motor vehicle under consideration was
traveling. See Appendix E for diagram of the trafficway.

Update 2/5/2019

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Amended incapacitating to mirror federal definition.

- Incapacitating any injury other than fatal that results in one or more of the following:

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• Severe laceration resulting in exposure of underlying tissues/muscle/organs or resulting in
significant loss of blood
• Broken or distorted extremity (arm or leg)
• Crush injuries
• Suspected skull, chest, or abdominal injury other than bruises or minor lacerations
• Significant burns (second and third degree burns over 10% or more of the body)
• Unconsciousness when taken from the crash scene
• Paralysis

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