Do I have to call the police after a car accident in Pennsylvania?

Yes, when the crash involves injury, death, or a vehicle that cannot be driven from the scene, Pennsylvania law requires notifying police (75 Pa.C.S. § 3746).

Am I required to admit fault at the scene?

No. You must exchange your name, address, registration, and insurance information, but you have no obligation to discuss or admit fault.

Your Rights (and Duties) at a Pennsylvania Accident Scene

The minutes after a crash are critical — legally and medically. Pennsylvania imposes specific duties at the scene, and knowing your rights protects your claim.

Short answer: In Pennsylvania you must stop, exchange information, render aid, and notify police of a crash involving injury or significant damage (75 Pa.C.S. §§ 3743–3746). Beyond exchanging required information, you are not obligated to discuss fault at the scene.

What must I do at a Pennsylvania crash scene?

Pennsylvania law requires drivers to stop, provide their name, address, registration, and insurance information, render reasonable aid, and — for crashes involving injury, death, or a vehicle that can't be driven — notify the police. Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a crime.

Do I have to discuss fault with the other driver?

No. You must exchange the required information, but you have no obligation to speculate about fault, describe your injuries, or give a statement to the other driver or their insurer at the scene. Watch what you say — see what to say and not say to insurers.

Should I get medical attention even if I feel okay?

Yes. Ask paramedics to examine you or go to the hospital. Concussions and internal injuries can be delayed, and prompt care both protects your health and documents your injuries — which matters given how gaps in treatment hurt a claim.

Can I document the scene?

Yes. Photograph vehicles, positions, road and signal conditions, and your injuries, and collect witness contact information. This evidence is central to proving fault. When you're ready, organize your claim for free.

This is general information about Pennsylvania law, not legal advice for your specific claim.