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Under legislation N.J.S.A. 39:4-131, enacted in the State of New Jersey, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are mandated to submit crash reports electronically. Historically, LEAs had the option to submit paper reports via mail or PDFs of paper reports via FTP. However, as of September 2025, these traditional methods are no longer acceptable.

LEAs are now required to submit reports electronically using a dedicated web-based platform known as NJ Crash. This platform offers flexibility, allowing agencies to submit crash reports either directly through the NJ Crash application or via a third-party vendor that integrates with the system.

The transition to electronic submission serves multiple critical purposes. Primarily, it ensures that crash reports are received in a timely manner, facilitating quicker response and analysis. Additionally, electronic submission enhances the completeness and accuracy of the data. The NJ Crash platform incorporates several validation rules that check the submitted information for consistency and correctness.

If any necessary information is missing from the report, the submitting officer or agency will receive immediate feedback. This feedback can take the form of a warning for minor omissions or a critical error for significant missing data. In cases where the missing information is deemed critical, the report cannot be submitted until the required data is provided.

Furthermore, if an agency needs to add or revise information in a previously submitted crash report, they must submit a change report through the NJ Crash application. This ensures that all data remains up-to-date and accurate, contributing to better overall record-keeping and analysis of crash data in the state.