Car Accident Report
Built and maintained by
Daniel Battaglia, Founder & CEO, Parksy
Been in a crash? Capture the other driver, photos and exact location at the scene — and get a PDF report for your insurer.
Works at the roadside even with no signal. No app to download — free and fast.
- ⚡ Works offline at the scene
- 📄 PDF report for your insurer
- 🔒 Private & auto-deleted
How it works
Capture the scene
At the scene, record the date, time and GPS location, the other driver, vehicle and insurer details, and photos of the damage — even with no phone signal.
Add the details
Add any witnesses, sketch how the accident happened and describe what occurred. Everything saves to your device as you go.
Get your report
Generate a clear PDF report with the photos, party details and GPS-stamped location, ready to download, email or share with your insurer.
Top 5 alternatives to the Parksy Car Accident Report
A researched comparison, last checked 16 August 2026. Every point below is verifiable on each tool’s own site.
Jotform accident report template
Customisable online form template
A form-builder template you can adapt, share and collect responses with.
- Pro: Includes an FAQ and a legal disclaimer, and the template has been cloned roughly 13,870 times.
- Con: No GPS stamping, no photo capture and no scene-sketch tool.
SafetyMint accident report template
Downloadable incident form
A Word, Excel or PDF incident-report form you fill in yourself.
- Pro: Multi-format download with no signup or email gate.
- Con: No legal disclaimer, no FAQ, and no author or date shown.
GoShorty car park accident guide
UK insurer advice article
Explains what to do after a collision in a car park.
- Pro: Written under a named author and carries a visible publication date.
- Con: Advice only — there is nothing to fill in or export.
ChatGPT
General AI assistant
Turns your typed notes into a written incident description.
- Pro: Can convert rough details into a clear, structured narrative.
- Con: Location sharing is off by default and precise location data is deleted after each use, so there is no GPS-stamped record.
Your phone’s camera and notes app
The tools already on your phone
Photograph the scene and type the details into a note.
- Pro: Free, pre-installed, no signup, and notes can hold the photos alongside the text.
- Con: No structured fields for driver, vehicle, witness or insurance details.
Parksy stamps the location and time, lets you sketch the scene and attach photos in one record, then exports it as a single PDF — none of the three form-based alternatives above capture location or photos.
What people ask about car park accidents
My car was damaged in a car park — what should I do?
Photograph the damage, the position of both vehicles and anything nearby that shows the layout, before anything moves. Note the date, time and exact location, and look for CCTV or a nearby business that may have footage. If another driver is present, exchange details. If not, leave your own contact details where required and report it to the car park operator. A single dated record with photos is what your insurer will ask for.
Does insurance cover a car park accident?
That depends entirely on your policy and your insurer, and on who is found responsible. Cover for car park incidents is common but not universal, and excess and no-claims treatment vary. Check your own policy documents or ask your insurer directly — the answer differs enough between policies that no general rule is reliable.
Who is at fault in a car park collision?
Fault is decided by the circumstances and by the rules that apply where it happened, and car parks on private land are often treated differently from public roads. Evidence decides most disputes: photographs of the final positions, any signage or markings, and independent witnesses carry far more weight than recollection afterwards.
Someone hit my parked car and left — what now?
Photograph the damage and the surrounding area, note the time you found it, and ask the car park operator or nearby businesses about CCTV as soon as possible, since footage is often overwritten within days. Report it according to the rules where you are and notify your insurer even if you do not intend to claim, because late notification can affect cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the car accident report tool free?
Yes. Documenting an accident — the details, photos and GPS location — and generating your PDF report is completely free. There is no app to download and you can start straight away without an account. Signing up is optional and simply lets you save the report to your profile.
How does the car accident report tool work?
At the scene you record the date, time and GPS location, the other driver and vehicle details and their insurer, and take photos of the damage and the wider scene. You can add witnesses and a sketch of how the accident happened, then generate a clear PDF report to send to your insurer.
What details should I collect after a car accident?
Collect the other driver's name, phone, address and licence number; their vehicle make, model, colour and registration; their insurer and policy number; the date, time and exact location; photos of the damage to every vehicle and the wider scene; and the names and contact details of any witnesses. The tool prompts you for each of these so nothing is missed.
Do I need an app or an account to use it?
No. It runs in your phone's web browser — there is nothing to install. You can complete a full report anonymously; creating a free account is optional and simply lets you save reports to access later (3 reports free, up to 10 with VIP).
Does it work without phone signal at the scene?
Yes. The tool is built to work offline — your details and photos are saved on your device as you go, even with no signal. When you are back online it syncs automatically so you can generate and share your PDF report.
Is my information and the other driver's details kept private?
Yes. Your report is private to you. Photos and details are stored securely and are only accessible to you, and to your account if you choose to save it. Reports are automatically deleted after the retention period. Only record details you are lawfully entitled to collect.
Can I send the report to my insurer?
Yes. Once generated, the PDF contains the parties, vehicles, insurer details, photos, witnesses and the GPS-stamped location of the accident — ready to download, email or share with your insurer or broker to support your claim.
Is this legal advice?
No. Parksy provides a tool to document an accident from the details you record; it is not legal advice and does not determine fault or liability. For disputes, injuries or complex claims, speak to your insurer or a qualified adviser.
This is a documentation aid, not legal advice. Your report is stored privately and auto-deleted after the retention period. Only capture details you are lawfully entitled to record.