If you find yourself involved in or a witness to a bicycle accident, it can help to know what to do. Unless it is an extremely minor incident with absolutely no injuries, you should call 911. The operator will send emergency medical assistance and sort out which law enforcement agency will respond. If you are using a cell phone, tell the operator your location, as 911 calls from cell phones in South Florida do not automatically go to the correct 911 operator.

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

If no officer came to the scene to make a report, you can use the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) form for self-reporting traffic crashes. The Florida self-reported traffic crash online form does not allow you to update or make changes to an existing traffic report, but other places on the website let you do that.

You do not have to use the online form to report a bicycle accident to the FHP. You can contact the Florida Highway Patrol station closest to the location of where the accident occurred.

Other Law Enforcement Agencies

Depending on where the bicycle accident happened, you might contact one or more of these local law enforcement agencies:

Broward County

Broward County Sheriff’s Office

2601 W. Broward Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Emergencies: 911 (accidents with injuries)

Non-emergencies: (954) 764-HELP (4357)

Report crime tip: (954) 493-TIPS (8477)

Fort Lauderdale

City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department

1300 W. Broward Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Emergencies: 911 (accidents with injuries)

Non-emergencies: (954) 828-5700

Boca Raton

Boca Raton Police Services

100 NW Boca Raton Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Emergencies: 911 (accidents with injuries)

Non-emergencies: (561) 338-1234

Text: (not monitored 24/7, not for emergencies) text to CRIMES (274637). Type “Boca Police” in the body of the text.

Hollywood

Hollywood Police Department

3250 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, FL 33012

Emergencies: 911 (accidents with injuries)

Non-emergencies: (954) 764-4357

Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines Police Department

9500 Pines Blvd.

Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Emergencies: 911 (accidents with injuries)

Non-emergencies: (954) 431-2200

Plantation

Plantation Police Department

451 NW 70th Terrace

Plantation, FL 33317

Emergencies: 911 (accidents with injuries)

Non-emergencies: (954) 797-2100

Fax: (954) 585-2359

Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Police Department

100 SW 3rd St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Emergencies: 911

Non-emergencies: (954) 782-4161

Weston

City of Weston – contracts with the Sheriff of Broward County

Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Weston

17300 Royal Palm Blvd.

Weston, FL 33326

Emergencies: 911

Non-emergencies: (954) 389-2010

What to Do After You Report a Bicycle Accident

Depending on the circumstances of the accident, here are some steps to take after you report a bicycle accident:

  • Get medical attention for any injuries and get a screening for undetected injuries.
  • Notify your insurance company, but do not give a written or recorded statement to them.
  • Call a personal injury lawyer who will handle your injury claim, protect your rights, and deal with the insurance company on your behalf.

At the Montero Law Center, we will evaluate your situation at no charge. Please call us today at 1-954-767-6500 for free, no-obligation consultation.