Transportation Accidents
Response:
Medical Response: Call 9-1-1
Fire Response: Call 9-1-1
OSU Public Safety: Call 737-7000 (emergency), 737-3010 (non-emergency)
OSU Motorpool: Call 1-866-253-5671
OSU Insurance and Risk Management Services: Call 541-737-7350
Hazadapt guide: https://haz.guide/59
- Stop and assess the situation
- Call 9-1-1 if there are medical or fire concerns
- Call 541-737-7000 to request law enforcement assistance
- Place emergency lights/flares on roadway to warn on-coming traffic
- If directed by responders, move the vehicle to the side of the road
- Request that law enforcement file a written report
- Collect the other driver’s information (name, phone #, license, vehicle, and insurance information, etc.
- Contact Insurance and Risk Management Services at 541-737-7350 to report ALL accidents regardless of the amount of damage.
- For motor pool vehicles, follow accident reporting procedures (found in OSU vehicle) https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/motorpool/accidents-and-assistance
Recovery:
- Report the accident to Insurance and Risk Management Services at 541-737-7350, and for OSU vehicles to the Motor Pool by calling (866) 253-5671 and submit the Auto Accident Report form
- Within 72 hours, fill out the DMV Accident Report form if there were any of the following: 1) injury resulting from the accident, 2) damages exceeding $2.500, or 3) if the vehicle needed to be towed
- Report the accident to your manager
- If an employee is injured in the accident, report the incident:
Mitigation:
- Complete required training or paperwork prior to traveling
Preparedness:
- Review the road conditions before traveling
- National Weather Service http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/
- ODOT Tripcheck http://tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?curRegion=0
- Inspect the vehicle prior to departure
- Snow chains (if applicable)
- Vehicle emergency kit
- Walk around and observe vehicle for any operating concerns
- Observe nearby hazards prior to moving vehicle
- Adjust mirrors, seat, and steering wheel for proper use