Police Reports in Massachusetts
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About Massachusetts Police Reports
Important Information
RMV integration allows for streamlined processing. Uses Form CRA-65
Processing Details
Boston area has multiple processing centers
Additional Notes
Code sheet for detailed information
Available Report Types
- Form CRA-65
- State Police Reports
- Local Reports
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Massachusetts Police Reports, Accident Reports and Crash Reports: Decoding Form CRA‑65
Anatomy of Form CRA‑65
Form CRA‑65 is structured to capture comprehensive data without overwhelming officers at the scene. The top portion of the form records the incident number, agency name, officer badge number, crash date and time, and precise location. Location fields include city or town, road name or number, mile marker or address, and whether the crash occurred at an intersection, on an on‑ramp or off‑ramp, or between intersections. A box indicates whether the crash was a hit‑and‑run, involved a commercial vehicle or occurred in a work zone. Accurate location information helps the RMV and state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) map crashes and prioritize safety improvements.
Driver and vehicle details
For each vehicle, the report captures the driver’s name, address, date of birth, sex, driver’s license number and state, license class (including motorcycle and commercial endorsements) and restrictions. Officers also document whether the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fatigued or ill. The vehicle section records the year, make, model, body style, color, vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number and state. Additional fields note the vehicle owner’s name and address if different from the driver, whether the vehicle was a taxi, police car, emergency vehicle or bus, and whether it was towed. Insurance information is required, reflecting Massachusetts’ compulsory auto insurance laws.
Occupant and non‑motorist information
Form CRA‑65 includes an occupant table where officers list everyone in each vehicle and any non‑motorists (pedestrians or cyclists). For each person, the officer records seating position (linked to a seating diagram), seat belt or helmet use, airbag deployment, ejection status, injury severity and whether the person was transported to a hospital. Additional fields capture age, sex, and whether the person was trapped and required extrication. The injury categories range from fatal to no injury. Non‑motorist fields identify whether the person was in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, in a bike lane or crossing against a signal. Recording this information helps public‑health officials and MassDOT evaluate the effectiveness of pedestrian and bicycle safety measures.
Environmental conditions and road characteristics
The form dedicates space to the crash environment. Officers document roadway surface conditions (dry, wet, snow, ice, slush, sand/mud), weather (clear, cloudy, rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog), lighting (daylight, dawn/dusk, dark with/without street lights), and road alignment (straight, curve, hill crest, grade). They also note whether the crash occurred on an interstate, state highway, city street or local road, and whether the road was divided, undivided or one‑way. Traffic control devices—stop signs, yield signs, traffic signals, flashing beacons—are recorded along with their operational status. Because Massachusetts experiences harsh winters, the form captures whether snow removal or sanding/salting operations were in progress.
Collision sequence and contributing factors
Form CRA‑65 asks officers to specify the first harmful event and any subsequent events. Options include collision with another motor vehicle, collision with a pedestrian or cyclist, collision with a fixed object (tree, utility pole, guardrail, building), collision with an animal, overturning, jackknife, fire/explosion, cargo spill or submersion. Officers identify the manner of collision—rear‑end, head‑on, angle, sideswipe same direction, sideswipe opposite direction, backing, passing, turning—and indicate whether the crash was a single‑vehicle or multi‑vehicle event. Contributing factors are coded, including driver behaviors (speeding, following too closely, failure to yield, improper passing, ran red light or stop sign, distracted driving, alcohol or drug impairment), vehicle defects (brake failure, tire blowout, steering failure), and environmental factors (glare, debris, road defects, animals). Officers may select multiple factors per vehicle. Recording these details helps MassDOT design targeted interventions and public‑education campaigns.
Data usage: How Massachusetts crash reports enhance safety
Once filed, police reports are transmitted to the RMV’s Crash Data System. Analysts use aggregated accident reports to identify patterns, such as an increase in distracted‑driving collisions among young drivers or a high number of angle crashes at a specific intersection. These patterns inform MassDOT’s decisions to modify signal timing, install roundabouts, enhance crosswalk visibility or implement public‑education campaigns. Because Massachusetts participates in the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Crash Records Information System (CRIS), local crash data contribute to national safety research and funding opportunities.
What to do after a crash in Massachusetts
If you’re involved in a crash, stop your vehicle and check for injuries. Call 911 to report the collision and cooperate with the responding officer in completing the police report. Provide accurate information about yourself, your vehicle and your insurance. Exchange contact and insurance details with other drivers and collect contact information from witnesses. Take photographs of the scene if it’s safe to do so. Once the accident report is filed, you can request a copy through the local police department or the RMV. The report number on Form CRA‑65 will expedite the retrieval process. Having the crash report is essential for insurance claims and may be needed in legal proceedings.
Conclusion
The Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Crash Police Report (Form CRA‑65) is a vital tool that ensures every reportable collision is documented thoroughly and consistently. By capturing driver, vehicle, occupant and environmental data—and by coding contributing factors and collision sequences—the form provides a comprehensive record that supports insurance claims, legal actions and public‑safety analyses. Standardized police reports, accident reports and crash reports help the Commonwealth’s transportation agencies identify trends, allocate resources and implement interventions that save lives. Whether you’re a driver, an insurer or a policy maker, understanding the structure and purpose of Form CRA‑65 can help you navigate the aftermath of a crash and contribute to safer roads throughout Massachusetts.
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Boston
County: Suffolk
Population: 4.355.184
ZIP Codes: 02120, 02121, 02122...
Worcester
County: Worcester
Population: 487.014
ZIP Codes: 01608, 01610, 01609...
Springfield
County: Hampden
Population: 438.889
ZIP Codes: 01151, 01144, 01118...
New Bedford
County: Bristol
Population: 152.104
ZIP Codes: 02740, 02744, 02745...
Cambridge
County: Middlesex
Population: 117.794
ZIP Codes: 02142, 02140, 02141...
Lowell
County: Middlesex
Population: 114.799
ZIP Codes: 01851, 01850, 01852...
Brockton
County: Plymouth
Population: 105.080
ZIP Codes: 02301, 02302, 02303...
Quincy
County: Norfolk
Population: 101.361
ZIP Codes: 02169, 02171, 02170...
Fall River
County: Bristol
Population: 93.764
ZIP Codes: 02724, 02723, 02720...
Newton
County: Middlesex
Population: 88.504
ZIP Codes: 02464, 02466, 02461...
Lawrence
County: Essex
Population: 88.297
ZIP Codes: 01843, 01840, 01841...
Somerville
County: Middlesex
Population: 80.549
ZIP Codes: 02144, 02145, 02143
Framingham
County: Middlesex
Population: 72.013
ZIP Codes: 01701, 01702, 01703...
Haverhill
County: Essex
Population: 67.387
ZIP Codes: 01832, 01830, 01835...
Waltham
County: Middlesex
Population: 64.723
ZIP Codes: 02453, 02451, 02452...
Taunton
County: Bristol
Population: 59.719
ZIP Codes: 02780, 02767, 02718
Medford
County: Middlesex
Population: 59.062
ZIP Codes: 02155, 02153, 02156
Chicopee
County: Hampden
Population: 55.213
ZIP Codes: 01020, 01022, 01013...
Pittsfield
County: Berkshire
Population: 43.559
ZIP Codes: 01201, 01202, 01203
Woburn
County: Middlesex
Population: 41.205
ZIP Codes: 01801, 01815, 01888
Watertown Town
County: Middlesex
Population: 35.270
ZIP Codes: 2472
Northampton
County: Hampshire
Population: 28.640
ZIP Codes: 01060, 01062, 01063...
South Yarmouth
County: Barnstable
Population: 11.642
ZIP Codes: 02673, 02664
Middleborough Center
County: Plymouth
Population: 8.064
ZIP Codes: 02346, 02344
Mansfield Center
County: Bristol
Population: 7.232
ZIP Codes: 2048
East Harwich
County: Barnstable
Population: 5.670
ZIP Codes: 02645, 02661
Raynham Center
County: Bristol
Population: 4.871
ZIP Codes: 02767, 02768
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
County: Plymouth
Population: 4.695
ZIP Codes: 2050
Millis-Clicquot
County: Norfolk
Population: 4.479
ZIP Codes: 2054
Northwest Harwich
County: Barnstable
Population: 4.205
ZIP Codes: 02671, 02645, 02646
North Pembroke
County: Plymouth
Population: 3.924
ZIP Codes: 02359, 02358
Forestdale
County: Barnstable
Population: 3.716
ZIP Codes: 02644, 02563
East Dennis
County: Barnstable
Population: 3.685
ZIP Codes: 02638, 02641, 02660
North Lakeville
County: Plymouth
Population: 3.602
ZIP Codes: 2347
Monument Beach
County: Barnstable
Population: 3.067
ZIP Codes: 02532, 02553, 02559
Littleton Common
County: Middlesex
Population: 2.838
ZIP Codes: 1460
Acushnet Center
County: Bristol
Population: 2.792
ZIP Codes: 2743
West Wareham
County: Plymouth
Population: 2.776
ZIP Codes: 02576, 02571
West Dennis
County: Barnstable
Population: 2.586
ZIP Codes: 02670, 02660
Mattapoisett Center
County: Plymouth
Population: 2.573
ZIP Codes: 2739
North Falmouth
County: Barnstable
Population: 2.558
ZIP Codes: 2556
Cedar Crest
County: Plymouth
Population: 2.289
ZIP Codes: 02050, 02020, 02041
Marshfield Hills
County: Plymouth
Population: 2.121
ZIP Codes: 02050, 02051
Harwich Port
County: Barnstable
Population: 2.011
ZIP Codes: 02645, 02646
South Lancaster
County: Worcester
Population: 1.991
ZIP Codes: 01523, 01561
East Pepperell
County: Middlesex
Population: 1.984
ZIP Codes: 1463
White Island Shores
County: Plymouth
Population: 1.880
ZIP Codes: 2538
South Deerfield
County: Franklin
Population: 1.822
ZIP Codes: 1373
Shelburne Falls
County: Franklin
Population: 1.755
ZIP Codes: 1370
West Falmouth
County: Barnstable
Population: 1.655
ZIP Codes: 02540, 02574
Harwich Center
County: Barnstable
Population: 1.620
ZIP Codes: 2645
West Chatham
County: Barnstable
Population: 1.337
ZIP Codes: 02633, 02669
Green Harbor
County: Plymouth
Population: 1.254
ZIP Codes: 02050, 02332
South Ashburnham
County: Worcester
Population: 1.174
ZIP Codes: 1430
Millers Falls
County: Franklin
Population: 1.081
ZIP Codes: 01349, 01344
Housatonic
County: Berkshire
Population: 1.054
ZIP Codes: 01236, 01230
Seconsett Island
County: Barnstable
Population: 138
ZIP Codes: 2649
Monomoscoy Island
County: Barnstable
Population: 112
ZIP Codes: 2649
Popponesset Island
County: Barnstable
Population: 72
ZIP Codes: 2649
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