Who Do I Call First After an Accident?

After a car wreck, your first call should be to 911.

Someone needs to call the authorities, and 911 is the best call to make because the operator will know who to get out to the scene, whether it’s the local police department, state police, or county sheriff’s department. They’ll also ask you questions about injuries and will help you determine whether an ambulance or EMT needs to come to the scene.