About Louisiana eCrash
Louisiana eCrash is the official statewide platform used for electronically capturing and submitting motor vehicle crash reports. The system is used by law enforcement officers across the state, both in vehicles (via laptops) and from their offices (via desktops). The application is designed to streamline and improve the crash reporting process, eCrash ensures that data is:
- Quick to capture
- Accurate and consistent
- Secure and legible
- Available in real-time
Key Benefits
- Improved Data Accuracy
- Validation checks during report entry help reduce errors and incomplete submissions.
- Faster Submissions
- Electronic filing eliminates delays associated with paper-based processes.
- Immediate Access
- Once submitted, the data is accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Enhanced Legibility
- Standardized digital formats reduce misinterpretation.
Core Design Features
- Dynamic Report Customization
- Reports are customized based on number of involved entities: drivers, vehicles, pedestrians, non-motorists, and CMVs.
- Color-Coded Completion System
- Incomplete sections are marked red; completed ones turn green.
- Data Validation
- Real-time checks to minimize missing or inaccurate data.
Integrated Tools
- Scene Diagramming
- ScenePD
- Helps accurately depict crash scenes.
- Location Mapping
- Mapclick Tool
- Aids in precise crash location and roadway data integration.
- Real-Time Information Lookup
- Driver’s License Data
- License Plate / Vehicle Info
- DOTD Number Lookup for CMVs