Manifestly: A Checklist App for Teams

Accident Investigation Checklist

On-Scene Response

Confirm driver safety and injury status

Walk the driver through the post-accident kit

Capture scene photos and dashcam footage

Classify the accident under FMCSA criteria

Driver Testing and Notifications

Dispatch driver for post-accident drug and alcohol test

Notify the insurance carrier and assign a claim number

Notify the customer and broker on the load

Pull the police report number and officer contact

Evidence Preservation

Issue a litigation hold on driver and equipment records

Download ECM data from the tractor

Interview the driver with safety director present

Collect witness statements and contact information

Root Cause Analysis

Reconstruct the HOS clock and ELD timeline

Review pre-trip DVIR and maintenance history

Determine primary contributing factor

Check the unit's CSA history and prior crash record

Regulatory Reporting

File the FMCSA accident register entry

Report a positive test to the FMCSA Clearinghouse

Submit state-specific accident reports

File the hazmat incident report if applicable

Corrective Action and Closure

Refer driver to SAP and remove from safety-sensitive duty

Assign driver retraining or coaching

Update fleet safety procedures and PM schedule

Present findings at the safety committee meeting

Close the investigation file with safety director sign-off

Free Checklist Templates for Safety