It’s always in your best interests to have the police come to the scene of the accident, even if it was a minor accident. Police reports are important because of their evidentiary value. They include all of the available information relating to the crash, including details of the accident site, the vehicles involved, and the drivers.   A police report can support your version of the events and increase your odds of gaining the compensation you deserve from the insurance company or a judge or jury if you file a lawsuit.