The University of Washington: Facilities Services

Collisions/Accidents

All collisions/accidents must be reported to the University Police and the Fleet Services office within 24 hours. If an injury is involved, call the University Police immediately at (206) 543-9331. Collect calls will be accepted. In addition, when a collision/accident involves personal injury, death, or damage to the property of any one owner to the apparent extent of $700 or more, it must be reported to the city police, county sheriff, or Washington State Patrol within 24 hours.

In case of a collision/accident:

  • Stop immediately.
  • Take required precautions to prevent further collisions/accidents at the scene.
  • Provide the other parties involved with the UW Liability Insurance ID Card located in the glove box.
  • If an injury is involved, call 911 or the University Police immediately, (206) 543-9331. Collect calls will be accepted.

Two different forms are located in the glove compartment of each University vehicle. The forms should be filled out as follows:

  • State of Washington Vehicle Accident Report, form SF-137 (3/02) UW policy requires this form be used to report ALL collisions/accidents and/or damage to a University vehicle. Send the completed form to the Fleet Services Rental office within 24 hours of the incident.
  • State of Washington Motor Vehicle Collision Report, form 3000-345-161 (9/00) State law requires this form be filled out IN ADDITION TO the State of Washington Vehicle Accident Report IF the damage exceeds $700 or there is a personal injury or death associated with the accident. Send the completed collision report to the agencies listed at the top of the form. Notify the Rental Office of the collision/accident as soon as possible Bring the vehicle to the Fleet Services Maintenance Shop for inspection, estimate of damage, and repair.

In Case of Damage or Vandalism: Any damage or vandalism to a vehicle must be reported to Fleet Services even if a driver or witness is not present at the time of damage. An SF 137 form must be filled out per requirements stated above.