Reporting an Accident

The operator or owner of a vessel involved in an accident must notify immediately, by the quickest means possible, the sheriff of the county in which the accident took place if any of the following occur.

• A person dies or disappears or…
• A person is injured or…
• Damage to the vessel or other property exceeds $1,500.

Written accident reports must be filed:

• Within 48 hours in cases involving a death, disappearance, or injury or…
• Within 10 days for accidents involving only property damage.

Boating accident report forms can be found at any sheriff’s department office or by calling the IDPR at 208-334-4199.