• A fatality or serious injury;
• Criminal activity, such as an impaired driver, stolen vehicle, or assault;
• Blocked roadways or a hazardous condition;
• Large commercial vehicles, such as a school bus or tractor-trailer;
• Vehicles transporting dangerous goods;
• A driver without insurance or with a suspended license;
• An uncooperative driver; or
• Damage to private, municipal, or highway property.

For emergencies, prompt reporting ensures safety and compliance with legal obligations.

If the vehicles are operable and conditions are safe, drive all vehicles involved to a secure area to clear the roadway for other traffic.

Gather and document the following information:

• Personal information: Names, home addresses, and phone numbers of all individuals involved in the collision, including the registered owner if different from the driver, as well as any available witnesses;
• Vehicle information: Licence plate numbers, along with the year, make, model, and colour of the vehicles involved;
• Insurance information: Name of the insurance company and policy number for each party; and
• Collision information: Date, time, and precise location of the incident.

Under Alberta law, any collision involving injuries or total damages exceeding $5,000 must be reported to the police. 

The Grande Prairie RCMP is the police of primary jurisdiction for the City of Grande Prairie.

• If the collision does not necessitate a call to 9-1-1 and the total damages are less than $5,000, contact your insurance provider to discuss your options.
• If the total damages are $5,000 or more but do not require a 9-1-1 call, you must file a report with the Collision Reporting Centre as soon as possible.
• The report must be filed within the jurisdiction where the collision occurred.

If your vehicle is operational and safe to drive, proceed to the CRC as soon as possible. If your vehicle is disabled and requires towing, a tow company can transport you and your vehicle directly to the CRC from the scene of the collision.

Be sure to bring all relevant documentation, including your driver’s licence, vehicle registration, insurance details, and the contact information for any witnesses, if available.

Upon arrival at the CRC, staff will:

• Document and photograph the vehicle damage.
• Apply damage stickers to the affected areas.
• Take the Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) report.
• Facilitate communication with the respective insurance companies.

The City of Grande Prairie’s towing contractor, Deck It Towing & Hauling Ltd., chosen in 2024 through a Request for Quotations procurement process, can be contacted to provide you towing services.

There is a requirement to report all collisions where individuals are injured, or the total damages exceed $5,000. There is no legal requirement to have your damaged vehicle towed to the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC).

However, should you choose to have your vehicle towed to the CRC, staff will document and photograph damage, apply damage stickers, take the Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) report, and facilitate contact with respective insurance companies.

Citizens can utilize any available towing operator, unless the vehicle is being seized for forensic evidence. Citizens can also request to have their vehicle towed to the location of their choice, even if towed by the City’s towing contractor.

Yes. The City has negotiated rates with the towing contractor.

You may select your preferred towing provider until the City’s towing contractor has been dispatched. Once the dispatch call has been made, a cancellation fee will apply.

Please contact the towing company directly to address any billing concerns. For further assistance, you may call 311, visit City Hall, or email info@cityofgp.com.