Brief Overview of the Revised Louisiana Uniform Crash Report
CRASH INFORMATION
This part tells us the basics: when and where the crash happened, who came to check it out, and a quick look at what happened, like how many cars were involved and if anyone got hurt or worse.
LOCATION INFORMATION
It talks about the crash spot, like what kind of road it was on and nearby places. This helps us understand why the crash might have happened.
CRASH CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS
This section describes the weather, the road, and what was going on right before the crash. It helps figure out why the crash happened.
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Here, we learn about the cars involved, like what type they were, if they got badly damaged, and if they had to be towed away. It gives clues about how serious the crash was.
DRIVER INFORMATION
This part gives details about the driver, like if they had been drinking, were wearing their seatbelt, or got thrown out of the car. It also includes MEDICAL INFORMATION, telling us about any injuries the driver had, if they were tested for drugs or alcohol, and how they were taken to the hospital.
PASSENGER INFORMATION
Similar to the driver’s section, but for everyone else in the car. It talks about where they were sitting, if they were wearing seatbelts, and if they got hurt. It also has information on passengers’ injuries, and if they needed to go to the hospital.
NON-MOTORIST INFORMATION
This section is about people not in cars, like walkers or bike riders, who were involved in the crash. It shares if they were hurt and what safety gear they had on as well as information about tests for alcohol or drugs.
NON-VEHICULAR PROPERTY DAMAGE
If the crash damaged things that aren’t vehicles, like fences or signs, it’s noted here. This gives an idea of what else got damaged during the crash.
TRAIN SUPPLEMENT
If a train was involved, this part gives specifics about the train and what happened.
WITNESSES
This is where they list people who saw the crash happen. Their stories can help understand how and why the crash occurred.
DIAGRAM
A drawing that shows how the crash happened. It helps us picture the scene.
NARRATIVE
A story part that ties everything together. It talks about how the crash happened, based on all the collected info.
PHOTOS
Photos taken at the crash site. They help show what happened and the damage caused.
