How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident?
Pennsylvania allows 5 days for you to report a car accident to law enforcement within five days of the accident. However, in most cases, you will want to call the police while on the scene of the crash to file a report.
The responding officers can assess the scene, get statements from drivers, passengers, and witnesses, document other evidence, and determine the cause of the accident. They may even assess fault and issue tickets for a violation of any traffic...