How to Read a Texas Crash Report

This video explains everything you need to know about Driver’s Crash Reports (CR-2) and Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (CR-3). We’ll walk you through when to file, how to read them, and what all those codes and ratings mean.

We'll cover:
-When you're required to file by Texas Transportation Code
-How to understand vehicle damage ratings and codes
-Decoding injury classifications and contributing factors
-Insurance and legal implications
-Key differences between CR-2 and CR-3 forms
-Step-by-step guide to reading each section
-Common mistakes to avoid

Perfect for accident victims, insurance adjusters, legal professionals, or anyone needing to understand Texas crash documentation. Includes visual examples and detailed explanations of the 2023 TxDOT form updates.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Understanding Texas Crash Reports
0:07 Types of Crash Reports in Texas
0:27 What is the CR2 Crash Report?
1:27 Filling Out the Blue Form
2:40 Why Crash Reports Are Important for Insurance
3:12 Submitting Crash Reports to Police Departments
4:05 CR3 Crash Report Overview
6:00 Decoding CR3 Crash Report Codes
8:53 Direction of Force Explained
10:53 Damage Descriptions and Severity Levels
12:17 Evidence and Officer Notes
14:50 Correcting Crash Report Errors
15:29 Final Notes on Officer Crash Reports
16:20 Conclusion: Resources to Decode CR3 Reports