Police Reports in Louisiana
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Parish-based system may affect processing. Uses Form DSSSP3105-11
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Louisiana Police Reports, Accident Reports and Crash Reports: Exploring Form DSSP 3105‑11
Understanding Louisiana’s crash‑reporting framework
In the State of Louisiana, when a traffic collision occurs and involves injury, death or property damage of significant value, law‑enforcement officers complete an official police report using Form DSSP 3105‑11, the Louisiana Uniform Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Report. Also known as an accident report or crash report, this form ensures that the circumstances of every reportable collision are documented in a standardized manner. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Louisiana State Police and local police departments rely on these reports to compile crash statistics, identify safety issues and meet federal reporting obligations. Understanding what is recorded on Form DSSP 3105‑11 and why the information matters helps drivers, insurers, attorneys and policy makers navigate the aftermath of a crash and contribute to safer roads.
Layout and key components of Form DSSP 3105‑11
The Louisiana crash report is structured to guide officers through capturing all necessary data while still allowing for narrative detail. The top portion of the form records the report number, agency name, badge number, date and time of crash, and exact location. Officers must specify the parish, city or town, street name or highway number, mile marker or intersection and whether the crash occurred in an urban or rural area. Because Louisiana contains numerous parish roads, state highways and interstates, accurate location information ensures that DOTD can map crash hotspots and prioritize improvements.
Driver and vehicle information
For each vehicle (unit) involved in the crash, officers document the driver’s name, address, date of birth, sex and race, as well as the driver’s license number, state of issuance, class and restrictions. Louisiana distinguishes between regular operators and commercial drivers; the form includes check boxes for driver status (private, commercial, taxi, bus driver, emergency driver). The vehicle section records the year, make, model, body style, color, vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number and state, and whether the vehicle was privately owned, a rental or a government vehicle. Additional fields note whether the vehicle was towed, the extent of damage and the insurance company and policy number. Because Louisiana’s economy relies heavily on trucking and petrochemical industries, the report flags vehicles carrying hazardous materials and prompts officers to complete supplemental forms if necessary.
Occupant and non‑motorist data
The crash report includes a table to document all occupants and non‑motorists. For each person, the officer records their seating position (referencing a seating diagram), seat belt or helmet use, airbag deployment, ejection status, injury severity and whether they were transported to a hospital. The injury scale ranges from fatal to no injury. The table also captures the person’s age, sex and race. Louisiana has high motorcycle and bicycle usage in some regions, so helmets are an important data point. Non‑motorist entries provide details about pedestrians and cyclists, such as their direction of travel and whether they were in a crosswalk. Recording this information allows public‑health officials to analyze injury patterns and evaluate the effectiveness of safety laws, such as Louisiana’s primary seat belt and helmet requirements.
Crash environment and contributing factors
Form DSSP 3105‑11 devotes substantial space to the crash environment. Officers note road surface conditions (dry, wet, ice, snow, slush, oil or fuel spill), roadway alignment (straight, curve, hillcrest), road profile (level, grade), and type (divided, undivided, one‑way or two‑way). Louisiana’s coastal climate means that rain, fog and flooding are frequent contributors to crashes; the report includes codes for weather (clear, cloudy, rain, storm, fog, high water) and light conditions (daylight, dawn/dusk, dark with/without street lights). Officers also record the status of traffic control devices—stop signs, yield signs, traffic signals—and whether they were functioning properly. Given the state’s heavy industrial traffic, work zone indicators are included, prompting officers to note whether a crash occurred in a construction zone and whether flaggers or signs were present.
Collision sequence and event coding
Louisiana’s accident report asks officers to identify the first harmful event—the first occurrence that caused injury or damage—and any subsequent events. Options include collision with a motor vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, animal, fixed object (tree, utility pole, guardrail, bridge), overturning, jackknife, explosion or fire, cargo loss/spill and submersion. The manner of collision describes how vehicles collided (rear‑end, head‑on, angle, sideswipe same/opposite direction, backing). The form’s coding system also captures contributing factors, such as driver behavior (speeding, failure to yield, improper passing, improper turning, disregarding signals, driving under the influence, fatigued or distracted), vehicle defects (brake failure, tire blowout, steering failure) and environmental factors (obstructed view, glare, debris, flooding, animals). Officers can select multiple codes to provide a comprehensive picture of the crash.
The role of crash reports in Louisiana’s safety programs
Data from Louisiana police reports, accident reports and crash reports feed into the Louisiana Crash Data System, maintained by the DOTD. Analysts use these data to identify high‑risk locations (such as intersections with many angle collisions or rural curves with frequent run‑off‑road crashes), evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions and prioritize engineering projects. For example, if accident reports show a high incidence of alcohol‑related crashes in certain parishes, state police may increase DWI enforcement and public‑education campaigns there. Similarly, if crash reports reveal numerous collisions involving flooded roadways, DOTD may improve drainage or install water‑level monitoring systems. By aggregating crash data, Louisiana participates in national safety initiatives and qualifies for federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure.
What to do after a crash in Louisiana
If you are involved in a crash in Louisiana, remain at the scene, check for injuries and call 911. Exchange contact and insurance information with other drivers, and cooperate with the responding officer as they prepare the police report. Provide accurate details about the crash, but avoid admitting fault, as the investigation will determine liability. If you have a camera, document vehicle damage, road conditions and any visible injuries. Once the accident report is completed, you can request a copy through the Louisiana State Police or the local police department. Having the report number will expedite your request. The accident report is crucial for filing insurance claims and may be used as evidence if legal proceedings arise.
Conclusion
The Louisiana Uniform Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Report (Form DSSP 3105‑11) plays a vital role in documenting collisions across the state. By providing a detailed, standardized record of each crash, the form ensures that critical data are captured for insurance, legal and public‑safety purposes. In a state with diverse road types and weather conditions—from urban freeways to rural bayous—comprehensive police reports, accident reports and crash reports help officials understand where and why collisions occur and empower them to implement targeted safety measures. Whether you’re a driver, an attorney or a transportation planner, familiarity with the Louisiana crash report can help you navigate the aftermath of a collision and contribute to safer roads statewide.
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New Orleans
County: Orleans
Population: 918.752
ZIP Codes: 70139, 70130, 70131...
Baton Rouge
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 630.063
ZIP Codes: 70836, 70808, 70809...
Shreveport
County: Caddo
Population: 278.269
ZIP Codes: 71129, 71101, 71103...
Lafayette
County: Lafayette
Population: 231.548
ZIP Codes: 70508, 70507, 70506...
Houma
County: Terrebonne
Population: 147.841
ZIP Codes: 70363, 70360, 70361
Lake Charles
County: Calcasieu
Population: 145.110
ZIP Codes: 70605, 70607, 70601...
Metairie
County: Jefferson
Population: 138.995
ZIP Codes: 70002, 70003, 70001...
Monroe
County: Ouachita
Population: 117.507
ZIP Codes: 71212, 71209, 71203...
Mandeville
County: St. Tammany
Population: 115.292
ZIP Codes: 70448, 70471, 70470
Slidell
County: St. Tammany
Population: 94.220
ZIP Codes: 70460, 70458, 70459...
Alexandria
County: Rapides
Population: 73.457
ZIP Codes: 71302, 71303, 71301...
Hammond
County: Tangipahoa
Population: 67.874
ZIP Codes: 70402, 70403, 70401...
Kenner
County: Jefferson
Population: 65.113
ZIP Codes: 70065, 70062, 70063...
Bossier City
County: Bossier
Population: 62.832
ZIP Codes: 71112, 71111, 71110...
Central
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 29.603
ZIP Codes: 70770, 70791, 70714...
Laplace
County: St. John the Baptist
Population: 28.480
ZIP Codes: 70068, 70069
New Iberia
County: Iberia
Population: 27.926
ZIP Codes: 70560, 70563, 70562
Chalmette
County: St. Bernard
Population: 22.447
ZIP Codes: 70043, 70032, 70044
Bayou Cane
County: Terrebonne
Population: 22.143
ZIP Codes: 70360, 70364
Harvey
County: Jefferson
Population: 21.710
ZIP Codes: 70058, 70059, 70060
Shenandoah
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 18.259
ZIP Codes: 70817
Natchitoches
County: Natchitoches
Population: 17.682
ZIP Codes: 71457, 71497, 71458
Gretna
County: Jefferson
Population: 17.468
ZIP Codes: 70056, 70053, 70054
Opelousas
County: St. Landry
Population: 15.662
ZIP Codes: 70570, 70571
Luling
County: St. Charles
Population: 13.873
ZIP Codes: 70070, 70039, 70057
River Ridge
County: Jefferson
Population: 13.170
ZIP Codes: 70123, 70183
West Monroe
County: Ouachita
Population: 12.837
ZIP Codes: 71291, 71292, 71294
Gardere
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 12.130
ZIP Codes: 70820, 70810
Bayou Blue
County: Lafourche
Population: 11.218
ZIP Codes: 70359, 70364
Morgan City
County: St. Mary
Population: 11.208
ZIP Codes: 70380, 70381
Belle Chasse
County: Plaquemines
Population: 11.046
ZIP Codes: 70037, 70093
Denham Springs
County: Livingston
Population: 9.362
ZIP Codes: 70726
Village St. George
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 8.880
ZIP Codes: 70810
Oak Hills Place
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 8.380
ZIP Codes: 70810, 70884
Fort Polk South
County: Vernon
Population: 8.056
ZIP Codes: 70656, 71459
Old Jefferson
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 7.790
ZIP Codes: 70817
Breaux Bridge
County: St. Martin
Population: 7.497
ZIP Codes: 70517
Reserve
County: St. John the Baptist
Population: 7.471
ZIP Codes: 70068, 70084
Donaldsonville
County: Ascension
Population: 6.792
ZIP Codes: 70346
St. Gabriel
County: Iberville
Population: 6.569
ZIP Codes: 70721, 70776, 70780
Plaquemine
County: Iberville
Population: 6.136
ZIP Codes: 70764, 70765
Inniswold
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 6.061
ZIP Codes: 70809, 70826
Elmwood
County: Jefferson
Population: 6.022
ZIP Codes: 70121, 70123, 70001
St. Martinville
County: St. Martin
Population: 5.367
ZIP Codes: 70582
Brownfields
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 5.263
ZIP Codes: 70811
Marksville
County: Avoyelles
Population: 4.964
ZIP Codes: 71351, 71350
Port Allen
County: West Baton Rouge
Population: 4.928
ZIP Codes: 70767
Monticello
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 4.677
ZIP Codes: 70814
Lake Providence
County: East Carroll
Population: 3.424
ZIP Codes: 71254
South Vacherie
County: St. James
Population: 3.048
ZIP Codes: 70090
Natalbany
County: Tangipahoa
Population: 2.837
ZIP Codes: 70466, 70451, 70401
Westminster
County: East Baton Rouge
Population: 2.810
ZIP Codes: 70809
Abita Springs
County: St. Tammany
Population: 2.669
ZIP Codes: 70420
Lake Arthur
County: Jefferson Davis
Population: 2.599
ZIP Codes: 70549
Erwinville
County: West Baton Rouge
Population: 2.575
ZIP Codes: 70767
Des Allemands
County: St. Charles
Population: 2.565
ZIP Codes: 70030
Lafourche Crossing
County: Lafourche
Population: 2.439
ZIP Codes: 70301
New Orleans Station
County: Plaquemines
Population: 2.414
ZIP Codes: 70037, 70143
Boutte
County: St. Charles
Population: 2.283
ZIP Codes: 70080, 70039, 70030
Garyville
County: St. John the Baptist
Population: 2.216
ZIP Codes: 70076, 70084, 70051
Bayou L'Ourse
County: Assumption
Population: 2.197
ZIP Codes: 70380
Sterlington
County: Ouachita
Population: 2.045
ZIP Codes: 71280, 71211
Fort Polk North
County: Vernon
Population: 2.034
ZIP Codes: 71459, 71446
North Vacherie
County: St. James
Population: 1.933
ZIP Codes: 70090
Presquille
County: Terrebonne
Population: 1.885
ZIP Codes: 70343, 70363
Leonville
County: St. Landry
Population: 1.812
ZIP Codes: 70512, 70570, 70551
St. Francisville
County: West Feliciana
Population: 1.781
ZIP Codes: 70775
Belle Rose
County: Assumption
Population: 1.574
ZIP Codes: 70346, 70341
Cecilia
County: St. Martin
Population: 1.517
ZIP Codes: 70512, 70517, 70521
Paincourtville
County: Assumption
Population: 1.455
ZIP Codes: 70390, 70391
Lockport Heights
County: Lafourche
Population: 1.441
ZIP Codes: 70374, 70394
Bayou Country Club
County: Lafourche
Population: 1.381
ZIP Codes: 70301
Labadieville
County: Assumption
Population: 1.324
ZIP Codes: 70301, 70372
Charenton
County: St. Mary
Population: 1.295
ZIP Codes: 70544, 70514, 70523
Pine Prairie
County: Evangeline
Population: 1.242
ZIP Codes: 70576, 70586
French Settlement
County: Livingston
Population: 1.099
ZIP Codes: 70733
Krotz Springs
County: St. Landry
Population: 771
ZIP Codes: 70750, 71353
Lemannville
County: Ascension
Population: 680
ZIP Codes: 70346, 70086
Boothville
County: Plaquemines
Population: 481
ZIP Codes: 70041, 70038
Junction City
County: Union
Population: 441
ZIP Codes: 71749, 71256
Turkey Creek
County: Evangeline
Population: 401
ZIP Codes: 70586, 70585
Chataignier
County: Evangeline
Population: 348
ZIP Codes: 70524, 70586
Pointe a la Hache
County: Plaquemines
Population: 344
ZIP Codes: 70082
Bayou Goula
County: Iberville
Population: 342
ZIP Codes: 70788, 70764
Harrisonburg
County: Catahoula
Population: 317
ZIP Codes: 71343, 71340
Longstreet
County: De Soto
Population: 283
ZIP Codes: 71046, 71049, 71050
St. Maurice
County: Winn
Population: 274
ZIP Codes: 71457, 71454, 71471
Pleasure Bend
County: St. John the Baptist
Population: 271
ZIP Codes: 70090
Fenton
County: Jefferson Davis
Population: 230
ZIP Codes: 70591, 70640, 70648
Marthaville
County: Natchitoches
Population: 49
ZIP Codes: 71450, 71469
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