North Carolina Crash Report Instruction Manual - NHTSA

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________First Trailer – Number of AxlesEnter the number of axles for trailer number 1. If the trailer is a semi-trailer, only theaxles under the first trailer are recorded.First Trailer – WidthEnter the actual width of trailer number 1 (in inches).First Trailer – LengthEnter the actual length of trailer number 1 (in feet).Second Trailer – Number of AxlesEnter the number of axles for trailer number 2.Second Trailer – WidthEnter the actual width of trailer number 1 (in inches).Second Trailer – LengthEnter the actual length of trailer number 1 (in feet).83. Overwidth Trailer/Mobile HomeEnter the number of the vehicle pulling overwidth trailers, including overwidth mobile homes,followed by the permit number. Overwidth trailers may be carrying special equipment.Overwidth mobile homes include 12’, 14’ and 16’ width variations.Commercial Vehicle Hazardous Materials InvolvementHazardous Materials PlacardCheck yes or no as to a haz mat placard.Hazardous Materials Placard NumbersIf available, indicate the 4-digit placard number or name from the diamond or box.If available, indicate the 1-digit number from the bottom of the diamond.Hazardous Cargo ReleasedCheck yes or no as to whether hazardous cargo was released. This does not includefuel from the fuel tank.Carrying Hazardous MaterialsCheck yes or no as to whether this vehicle was carrying hazardous materials or not._____________________________________________________________________________________________Page 68North Carolina DMV-349 Crash Report Instruction Manual
_____________________________________________________________________________________________BACK OF DMV-349 (MAIN)84. Crash DiagramThe crash diagram is an important part of the collision report in that it enables theinvestigating officer to illustrate the special relationships that existed between thevehicles and environment at the time of the crash. Care should be exercised to see thatany roadway or roadside feature that might possibly have been a contributing factor inthe crash is shown. For example, if a vehicle is struck while exiting a driveway, give thename of any business located there or the name of the resident at the private driveway.Diagram ComponentsA. Draw a diagram of the crash scene, including:1. Roads and intersecting roads, widths of roads, shoulders and median strips.2. Direction of travel for each traffic lane.3. All roadside features pertinent to the crash (parked cars, trees, buildings, traffic signsand signals, etc.)4. Paths of travel for involved vehicles and pedestrians prior to, at and after the crash.5. Tire marks and debris, if important in the crash or otherwise needed.6. Measurements pertinent to the location of the point of impact should be shown onthe diagram. Measure distances up to 500 feet with a tape, use odometermeasurement of distances over 500 feet (528 ft. = 1/10 mi.).B. Draw arrow pointing (true) north (relative to scene).Illustrating an InterchangeC. Crashes occurring within an interchange:When a crash occurs within an interchange (grade separation) area, the investigatingofficer should add a small line sketch of the interchange shape and show an “X” on it atthe point the crash actually occurred. This small sketch should not use more than 25percent of the total area and should also conform to the north arrow of the main collisionsketch. Be sure to identify by name or number, or both, the roads, ramps, and serviceroads shown.Vehicle Direction of MovementEnter the direction each vehicle was headed at the time of the collision. This direction isthe “compass” direction. If the direction is between two of the four cardinal points thentwo blocks can be checked such as NW, SW, etc. The street name or route number isthen entered for each vehicle on the form.DIAGRAM_____________________________________________________________________________________________North Carolina DMV-349 Crash Report Instruction Manual Page 69
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