After a Crash
N.D.C.C. § 39-08-09 — injury, death, or $4,000 in apparent damage means notice to police at once
- A driver in a crash stops at or as close as possible to the scene, without obstructing traffic more than necessary, and stays until the duties to inform and aid are met.
- The driver gives a name and address, the insurance carrier of driver and owner, and the vehicle's registration number, and shows the license on request if available.
- The driver gives reasonable help to anyone injured, including arranging transport for treatment that is apparently needed or requested.
When the police are called. A crash with injury, death, or apparent property damage of at least $4,000 is reported at once to the local police in a city, or otherwise the sheriff or highway patrol. Missing insurance details go to the driver's license division within five days.
| Leaving without meeting the duties, in a crash with | Grade |
|---|---|
| Leaving without meeting the duties, in a crash withOnly property damage | GradeClass B misdemeanor |
| Leaving without meeting the duties, in a crash withPersonal injury | GradeClass A misdemeanor |
| Leaving without meeting the duties, in a crash withSerious personal injury, negligently | GradeClass C felony |
| Leaving without meeting the duties, in a crash withA death, negligently | GradeClass B felony |
A crash with a wild animal that damages only the driver's own vehicle is exempt from the notice requirement, whatever the damage.
Sources for this section (4)
- N.D.C.C. § 39-08-04 — Accidents involving death or personal injuries - Penalty
- N.D.C.C. § 39-08-05 — Crashes involving damage to vehicle - Penalty
- N.D.C.C. § 39-08-06 — Duty to give information and render aid
- N.D.C.C. § 39-08-09 — Immediate notice of accident - Penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Dakota attorney.