FMCSA Accident Reporting and Recordkeeping

Question 1

What is the FMCSA's definition of a 'recordable accident' for motor carriers under 49 CFR 390.15?

Accepted Answer

An accident involving a fatality, off-scene medical treatment for injuries, or a vehicle requiring towing

Answer

A recordable accident involves a fatality, bodily injury requiring medical treatment away from the scene, or disabling damage requiring a vehicle to be towed.

Question 2

How long must motor carriers retain accident records under 49 CFR 390.15?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Under 49 CFR 390.15(b)(2), motor carriers must maintain accident registers for three years after the date of each accident.

Question 3

Which of the following information is required in a motor carrier's accident register?

Accepted Answer

Number of fatalities, injuries, and whether hazardous materials were released

Answer

The accident register must include the accident date, location, driver name, number of injuries, number of fatalities, and whether hazardous materials were released.

Question 4

Under FMCSA regulations, which accident would be considered 'recordable'?

Accepted Answer

A CMV rear-ends a vehicle, sending the other driver to the hospital

Answer

An accident where another person requires medical treatment away from the scene meets FMCSA's definition of a recordable accident.

Question 5

Where must a motor carrier's accident register be maintained?

Accepted Answer

At the motor carrier's principal place of business

Answer

The accident register must be kept at the motor carrier's principal place of business and be available for authorized inspection.

FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Practice Test

FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Practice Test

FMCSA Accident Reporting and Recordkeeping