What Does Comprehensive Cover In Auto Insurance? 
In some states , comprehensive coverage is also known as `` other than collision '' coverage . `` Other than collision '' is probably the best descriptive answer of what comprehensive coverage is . It covers your vehicle from damage resulting in anything other than a collision -LRB- accident -RRB- . Examples of comprehensive coverage : theft , fire , vandalism , damage from weather such as hail , hitting an animal such as deer , tree falling on it , etc. . 