What is the European accident statement?
The European accident statement, also known as the European Accident Statement, is a familiar format for recording road accidents and exchanging information between participants.
A familiar European format
The European format helps participants record accident details when travelling. Ask your insurer which documents and submission method they require.
Why complete a European statement digitally?
Instead of searching for a paper form from your insurer, you can use the digital European accident statement from Accident Report Form.
Benefits of digital completion:
- Available in your browser - Use the phone you already have with you
- Multiple languages - Each participant can choose their own language
- Location map - Check the location on the map or enter it manually
- Add photos - Add photos of the damage
- Your own copy - Save the PDF before the displayed deadline, within 3 days of first completion
- Signed record - Send the report according to your insurer’s requirements
How does the digital statement work?
Completing a digital European accident statement follows the familiar paper form, with guided steps:
Open the form
Open Accident Report Form on your phone after the collision, once it is safe.
Share an invitation
Share the other participant’s personal invitation link.
Complete together
Both participants can enter their own details on their own phones.
Sign
Check the details, sign digitally and download the PDF.
What does the statement contain?
Record the information needed to explain the accident:
- Date, time and location of the accident
- Details of both vehicles and drivers
- Both participants’ insurance details
- Description of damage to both vehicles
- Sketch of the accident
- Conditions such as weather and traffic
- Witness details, where available
- Both participants’ signatures
Recording an accident abroad
An accident abroad can be stressful. The digital European accident statement helps you record the details clearly:
In France
Often called a “constat amiable”. A participant can choose French in the form. Check with your insurer how to submit the completed report.
In Germany
Often called a “Europäischer Unfallbericht”. A participant can choose German while recording the accident.
In Belgium
Participants can choose Dutch, French or German independently in the form.
In Spain
Often called a “parte europeo de accidentes”. Spanish is available as a participant language.
Travelling for a holiday or business?
Keep the digital form link handy. The app supports twelve participant languages.
Questions about the European accident statement
Can I submit the digital statement?
The PDF records the information and signatures you supply. Follow your insurer’s requirements; this service does not guarantee universal acceptance or determine liability.
Can we complete the form in different languages?
Yes. Each participant can choose their own supported language without changing the session or its free offer.
Do I need to print it?
Download and save the completed PDF, then send it as your insurer requires. You can print it if needed.
What if there is no internet at the scene?
Internet is needed to save, collaborate and complete the report. Check your saved details after reconnecting. Continue past the driver step within 2 hours of starting to retain the fixed 7-day completion period. Working offline does not extend it.
Will my insurer accept a report from abroad?
Ask your insurer which documents they require after an accident abroad. Do not assume that completing this report automatically notifies them.
The familiar accident-report format
The European accident statement records familiar accident details in a format that can be used across participant languages:
- Record the circumstances of the accident
- Each participant can use their own supported language
- Guided sections keep the information organised
- Save a copy to share with your claims handler
Always follow your own insurer’s instructions for submitting an accident report.
Be prepared when travelling
Save the form link before travelling. No app download is needed; an internet connection is required to save and complete a report.
Start nowTips for completing the statement
- Stay calm - Take time to record the details once it is safe
- Take photos - Photograph the damage and surroundings
- Record witnesses - Ask witnesses for their contact details
- Record the facts - Keep observations and opinions separate
- Check everything - Check the details before signing
- Save a copy - Each participant should save their PDF
The reverse side of the statement
Complete the front with the other participant. Complete your reverse side separately with additional insurance, damage and circumstance details. Read our guide to completing the reverse side. Download the blank print version or complete it digitally, both for free.
In summary
The European accident statement helps you record a road accident. Complete it digitally, check the details and save your PDF before its expiry date.
To get started, open the online accident report or learn more about the digital accident report.