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Report Forms

Form 12-200 (Traffic), Trooper Reports, Municipal Police Reports

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Official Report Forms

Alaska Police Report Form

Alaska Motor Vehicle Collision Report (Form 12‑200 Revised 9/12/01)

Overview

The Alaska Motor Vehicle Collision Report is the official police‐reporting form used throughout Alaska to record the details of crashes involving one or more motor vehicles. The form, labelled *Form 12‑200* and revised on September 12 2001, is provided by the Division of Motor Vehicles. It is available through ACTAR as a non‑printable PDF, and the table on the ACTAR web site notes that Alaska’s crash report does not have a separate code sheet because all of the necessary codes are printed directly on the form【661072967082447†L158-L160】. The report is a comprehensive document, consisting of three parts (A, B and C) printed across three pages, that captures every significant variable that investigators, researchers and insurance companies might need. Each part uses multi‑choice check boxes alongside free‑form narrative boxes to standardise data collection while still allowing officers to describe unique events. The form adheres to national reporting standards (such as those used by FARS and NHTSA) but also includes Alaska‑specific elements such as borough identification and grid coordinates for diagramming.

Part A – Crash Information and Diagram

Page 1 of the report (Part A) focuses on general crash information and provides space for a diagram. At the top of the page officers identify the crash date and time, the borough/city in which it occurred and an internal DMV case number. Boxes allow the officer to record the number of units involved, whether the crash occurred on or off a public roadway and the general roadway location—for example crossover, driveway, roundabout or specific intersection types (T, Y, 4‑way, etc.). Conditions at the time of the collision are recorded through multiple choice lists. Separate groups of boxes allow one choice each for weather (clear, cloudy, fog/smoke, blowing snow, severe crosswinds, etc.), roadway character (straight/level, straight/grade, curve/hillcrest, curve/level) and road surface (dry, ice, snow, water, wet, sand/dirt/oil/gravel). Another list captures lighting conditions such as dark–lighted roadway, dark–roadway not lighted, twilight, dawn or daylight【517576165395510†screenshot】. A small section titled Crash Description/Violation provides lined space where officers summarize how the collision occurred and list any statutory violations. Below it, the form contains tables of event codes which are printed directly on the report; these include categories for the *location of the first sequence of events* (e.g., lane, outside trafficway, road shoulder, parking lot) and the first sequence of events for both collisions and non‑collisions. Collision codes include entries such as crossing center line, run‑off‑road, head‑on, rear‑end, backing, striking a pedestrian, and collisions with fixed objects like trees or poles. Non‑collision codes include overturning, separation of units, cargo loss/spill, and equipment failure. Because the codes are printed on the form itself, officers simply write the number that corresponds to the event, ensuring consistent data while minimizing the need for separate code sheets. One of the most distinctive features of Part A is the Crash Diagram box—a large grid covering nearly half of the page【517576165395510†screenshot】. Officers use this grid to draw a plan view of the crash scene, including road layout, vehicle paths and points of impact. A small box marked “Indicate North” reminds them to orient the drawing. There is a check box labelled “Check if supplemental diagram” for complex collisions requiring an additional sheet. At the bottom of Part A is an Officer/Agency Information section where the reporting officer records their name, agency, identification number, permit number, and review date; fields also indicate the page number within the complete report set.

Part B – Driver and Vehicle Information

Part B of the Alaska report (page 2) collects detailed information about each driver, vehicle and road conditions. The Driver Information section begins with the unit number and the driver’s full name, sex, date of birth, driver’s license number, license class (ranging from non‑commercial Class O through commercial classes A, B and C) and license state【517576165395510†screenshot】. The officer records whether the driver was ejected or injured and whether an alcohol or drug test was given. A matrix of check boxes covers the driver’s injury status (fatal, incapacitating, non‑incapacitating, possible, none or not reported) and driver restraint/airbag usage, distinguishing between lap belt only, shoulder belt only, lap and shoulder belt, airbag deployed, child restraint and cases where safety equipment was not used【517576165395510†screenshot】. The form also asks whether the driver was transported, the mode of transportation (ambulance, helicopter, police, private vehicle or not transported) and the destination (hospital, clinic, residence, jail or none). Environmental and behavioural factors are documented using concise lists. Boxes identify environmental circumstances (no unusual circumstances, heavy snow, blowing snow, rain, blowing dust, severe crosswinds, etc.), driver impairment (none, alcohol, drugs, both, unknown), and hazardous driving actions such as following too closely, failure to yield, speeding, improper passing, improper backing or use of a device that resulted in distraction (cell phone, passenger distraction, other). Officers can note if alcohol or drugs were suspected and whether a BAC test was conducted (yes, no, breath only, blood, both or refused). Additional boxes cover driver conditions like *illness*, *fell asleep*, *emotional*, *physical impairment* and *medical problems*【517576165395510†screenshot】. These categories encourage consistent identification of causal factors while still allowing narrative elaboration in the Crash Description section. The Vehicle Information sub‑form addresses vehicle damage and configuration. It asks if the vehicle damage was none/minor, functional, disabling or totalled and how many occupants were in the unit. A schematic of a vehicle with numbered impact zones allows the officer to mark the first impact area. A second set of boxes identifies the vehicle configuration for non‑commercial vehicles (e.g., car, pickup, motorcycle, off‑road or farm equipment, moped, bus, passenger car pulling trailer). For commercial vehicles, check boxes identify the power unit and trailer configurations (single unit truck, tractor semi‑trailer, bobtail, doubles, triples) and the body type (van enclosed, bus [15+ seats], bus [9–15 seats], cargo tank, flatbed, dump truck, garbage truck, grain–hopper, car carrier, logging, etc.)【517576165395510†screenshot】. The form also collects the vehicle owner’s name and address, vehicle year, make, model, color, vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate and state, undercarriage damage (yes/no/unknown) and whether the vehicle was towed. There is a list of vehicle actions preceding the collision: avoiding objects in road, making U‑turn, negotiating left or right turn, backing, overtaking, leaving traffic lane, turning across traffic, etc. Roadway circumstances further contextualize the crash, with options such as two‑lane road, multi‑lane road, ramp, work zone, intersection, curve, hill, shoulder or debris in roadway; the report also notes whether there were traffic control devices like stop signs, yield signs, signals, officer/flagger, school zone or no control【517576165395510†screenshot】. An extra segment of Part B focuses on commercial vehicle information. If the unit is a commercial vehicle, the officer must complete the lower portion of the page, recording the carrier’s name, carrier ID, address, trip origin, destination, carrier’s USDOT or Alaska company number, GVWR or GCW (gross vehicle weight rating/gross combined weight), whether a placard indicating hazardous materials was displayed, and the quantity of hazardous material released, if any. This portion helps Alaska satisfy federal requirements for reporting commercial vehicle crashes and potential hazardous materials incidents.

Part C – Passenger and Witness Information

The third page (Part C) is entirely dedicated to passenger and witness information【517576165395510†screenshot】. Up to four individuals can be recorded on this page, and additional pages can be attached if more passengers or witnesses are involved. For each person, the form collects the unit number they were in, their name, sex, date of birth, seat location, restraint/airbag information, ejection status, injury status and transport information. Seat location codes indicate where the occupant was seated (left front, right front, center front, left rear, right rear, center rear, other seat, or unknown). Restraint and airbag information uses the same four‑choice matrix as the driver section—none, shoulder belt only, lap belt only, lap and shoulder belt, side bag deployed, child seat, booster seat or harness, plus codes for unknown or not reported. Ejection is recorded as yes, no or unknown; injury status options match those used in Part B (fatal, incapacitating, non‑incapacitating, possible injury, no injury or unknown). Officers then indicate whether the passenger was transported and who provided transport (ambulance, medevac, police, private vehicle or not transported) and the destination (hospital, clinic, residence or none). Each block includes space for the passenger’s physical address and contact phone number. This level of detail ensures that every person involved in the crash is accounted for and their outcomes documented, which is vital for health care providers, investigators and researchers.

Integrated Code Lists and Narrative Flexibility

A distinctive trait of Alaska’s collision report is that it embeds all code lists directly on the form rather than using separate overlay sheets. The first sequence of events tables, vehicle action lists and road condition lists are printed in small type within the relevant sections【517576165395510†screenshot】. Officers only need to circle or mark the appropriate number, which reduces the chance of misinterpreting off‑form codes and eliminates the risk of losing separate code sheets. At the same time, the report leaves generous narrative space for the Crash Description/Violation and provides a diagram area to depict the geometry of the crash. This blend of structured codes and open narrative supports both statistical analysis and the nuanced understanding of unique crash circumstances.

Unique Features and Considerations

1. One form covers all reporting needs – Unlike some states that require separate code sheets, Alaska’s Form 12‑200 contains all necessary codes and sequences on the report itself【661072967082447†L158-L160】. This makes it self‑contained and simplifies fieldwork. 2. Large diagram grid – The crash diagram grid occupies nearly half of Part A and uses a coordinate system, enabling officers to draw scaled diagrams that clearly show positions, travel paths and impact points【517576165395510†screenshot】. 3. Commercial vehicle section – Part B includes a dedicated section for vehicles involved in commerce, capturing carrier identifiers, cargo information and hazardous material data. This feature aligns Alaska reporting with federal requirements for trucks and buses. 4. Detailed occupant data – The passenger/witness page allows up to four individuals to be documented on a single page, capturing seat location, restraint use, airbag deployment, injury severity and transport details【517576165395510†screenshot】. 5. Incorporation of environment and driver factors – The report collects environmental conditions (weather, lighting, road surface), driver impairments (alcohol, drugs, fatigue), and contributing circumstances such as distraction, medical conditions or other hazards【517576165395510†screenshot】. This information supports comprehensive crash analysis and aids in developing targeted safety interventions. 6. Standardised event sequences – Listing both collision and non‑collision sequences on the form ensures that officers categorise events consistently. It also helps researchers identify patterns such as run‑off‑road crashes, head‑on collisions or rollovers without cross‑referencing external code tables. 7. Supplemental pages – Check boxes indicate when supplemental diagrams or additional pages (particularly Part C) are attached. This feature ensures that complex collisions or multi‑occupant vehicles are fully documented.

Using the Report in Practice

Alaska’s crash report is designed to be completed at the scene of the collision or shortly thereafter. Officers first record general crash information in Part A, noting the date, time, location, weather, lighting and road surface. They summarise the crash in the narrative box and create a diagram. Next they complete Part B for each driver and vehicle, capturing driver credentials, injury status, restraint use and impairment factors. They also document vehicle damage, configuration and action, road circumstances and—when applicable—commercial vehicle details. Finally, Part C is completed for each passenger or witness, ensuring that everyone involved is identified and their seat location, restraint usage, injury status and transport information are recorded. If more than four occupants are involved, additional copies of Part C are attached and numbered accordingly.

Conclusion

The Alaska Motor Vehicle Collision Report (Form 12‑200) demonstrates a thoughtful balance between rigid data collection and narrative flexibility. By embedding all codes directly on the form and dividing the report into logical parts, Alaska eliminates the need for separate code sheets while ensuring that investigators capture consistent, high‑quality data. The large crash diagram grid and narrative section in Part A encourage officers to contextualise events beyond simple check boxes, while Parts B and C collect granular information on drivers, vehicles, passengers and witnesses. The inclusion of environmental conditions, driver impairment and commercial vehicle details makes the report a valuable tool for law enforcement, crash reconstructionists, researchers and policy makers. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that each crash record is both unique and comparable, supporting analyses that lead to safer roadways in Alaska and beyond.

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