You may feel well enough to drive yourself to the hospital if you’re by yourself after an accident. But Dr. Martin-Gill says the best thing to do is to call 911 and wait for first responders to arrive at the scene and assess you. “Somebody who has just been a victim of a collision or crash may not be able to tell for themselves whether they’re likely to be injured,” he says. EMS personnel are trained in evaluating injuries. They can determine what care you need and what transportation is appropriate for you to go to the hospital. They often do this with the collaboration of EMS physicians via phone or radio consultation.