FAQs • Council Bluffs, IA • CivicEngage

When should I report an accident?

Iowa Law requires that all accidents involving personal injury or death be reported to the nearest law enforcement agency.

Any accident where the combined damage to all vehicles involved is over $1,500.00 must be reported.

In the event that an officer was not summoned to the scene, a report may be filed at the police station.

All parties involved in the accident are required to be present at the time the report is filed.

Parties involved are required to have their drivers' license, registration for the vehicle, and proof of insurance.

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Police Department

1. Does the City of Council Bluffs have a curfew?: Yes, read more about it in our Curfew Ordinance document.

2. How do I get a copy of an accident report?: Copies of the initial accident report may be obtained at Police Records between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on the following business day. There is a $10.00 fee for copies of reports. For your convenience you can now order your accident reports online. In order to obtain copies of supplemental reports, photographs, or other accident related documentation, a release must be obtained from the City Attorney’s Office. Additional fees will be charged for these reports.
Online Accident Reports

3. I have questions on getting a vehicle released. What do I need to know?: The Council Bluffs Police Department uses Arrow Towing as its contract tow service. All police impounds can be picked up from Arrow Towing, 505 S. 15th Street, Council Bluffs, IA. Please call first to make sure there is not a Hold on the vehicle and it can be released, 712-323-7907.

View our document on vehicle release information to find out what you need to know.

4. What are the child restraint and seat belt laws?: Learn more about the child restraint and seat belt laws by reading our guide.

5. What are the City of Council Bluffs' municipal traffic codes?: You can find the municipal traffic codes
online.

6. Who do I contact about a "Red Light Citation" I received in the mail?: You contact the traffic unit at 712-328-4948.

Iowa Law requires that all accidents involving personal injury or death be reported to the nearest law enforcement agency.

Any accident where the combined damage to all vehicles involved is over $1,500.00 must be reported.

In the event that an officer was not summoned to the scene, a report may be filed at the police station.

All parties involved in the accident are required to be present at the time the report is filed.

Parties involved are required to have their drivers' license, registration for the vehicle, and proof of insurance.