In Texas, a Driver’s Crash Report must be filed within 10 days of the accident if the following occurred:
The accident led to physical injury or death
The accident led to more than $1,000 of property damage
TxDOT will cross-check the information with the involved party’s insurance company after the report is filed with your local jurisdiction. The amount that is paid will depend on the person’s insurance at the time of the accident. Even if you were not at fault and the accident is resolved out of court, you are encouraged to maintain a copy of the police report.