New York Driver's Handbook, Section 12: If You Are in a Traffic Crash
What to do at the scene, first aid and reports to the DMV.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, MV-21 (9/25). Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21)
Key rules
- Always stop after a crash and exchange information; call the police at once if anyone is hurt. p. 77
- Report crashes with injury, death or $1,000+ damage to one person's property to the DMV within 10 days. p. 77