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Accident Reporting

Area Boating Law Administrators

Iowa - Randy Edwards

TEL: 515.281.6154

FAX: 515.281.6794

 

Nebraska - Herb Angell

TEL: 402.471.5579

FAX: 402.471.5528

 

Who Should Report An Accident

The operator of every vessel involved in a boating accident is required to file a written report in duplicate, under the following circumstances:

 

In Iowa

In Nebraska

  • All circumstances except those that result in only property damage not exceeding $500.

  • Loss of life

  • Disappearance of a person

  • Loss of consciousness

  • Medical treatment beyond first aid

  • Disability for more than 24 hours

  • Property damage in excess of $500

When Should The Accident Be Reported?

 

In Iowa

In Nebraska

  • Reports in death, disappearance cases must be made immediately.

  • All other cases within five days.

  • Reports in death, disappearance, and injury cases must be made within 48 hours.

  • All other cases within five days.

How Should An Accident Be Reported?

The forms provided below will assist the operator in filing the required written report in Iowa and Nebraska respectively:

 

Iowa

Nebraska

Iowa boat accident report forms are not available online.  They may be obtained from the Iowa DNR recreational safety officer or conservation officer.

Boating Accident Report Form (PDF: 195KB)

(Requires Adobe® Reader® v5 or higher)

To Where Should The Accident Report Be Sent?

Reports must be submitted to the reporting authority in the State where the accident occurred.  Mail the Boating Accident Report, in duplicate, to the appropriate state agency below:

 

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, IA  50319-0034

Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Box 30370
Lincoln, NE 68503

 


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