Vehicle Claims
University Vehicle Accident Reporting
Accidents must be reported by university drivers, regardless of who
was hurt, what property was damaged, where it occurred, or who was
responsible when the accident occurs during the course of
university business. All Transportation Services vehicles contain
an information packet with instructions about what to do in case
you are in an accident or you need fuel or repairs. The packet
contains complete instructions, insurance information, and forms.
SEE ALSO
Accident Reporting on the Transportation Services site.
Vehicle Coverage
Iowa State University participates with other Iowa Board of Regents, State of Iowa institutions in the Iowa Regents Motor Vehicle Self-Insurance Program for liability on motor vehicles. The program responds to liability claims for property damage or bodily injury arising from an accident involving University vehicles where the University driver was more than 50% negligent. The Iowa Regents Motor Vehicle Self-Insurance Program includes coverage for comprehensive and collision damage to University vehicles, subject to a $500 deductible per loss. The deductible will be assessed to the department.
Violations and Accidents Required Reporting
- University drivers must report any moving violation, conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, or any driving offense punishable as a felony, license suspensions or revocations that occur while driving a University vehicle, to the Office of Risk Management.
- University drivers must report any accident or incident of damage or personal injuries involving University vehicles within 48 hours (two working days). An injury/accident should be reported immediately to Transportation Services.
- Accidents involving private or rental vehicles should be reported directly to Risk Management.
- Hit and run and vandalism are criminal incidents and should also be reported to the police or the Department of Public Safety.
Failure to report an accident or incident of damage as required will be considered in assessing fault to a driver and may result in loss of vehicle, restricted use, or assessment of repair costs or insurance deductibles to the department, up to $500.
Passenger Claims
Passengers are not automatically insured for injury in the event of an accident. Passengers may only seek recovery for injury or damages caused by the negligence of a University driver pursuant to the Iowa Tort Claims Act, Iowa Code 669 (1996). Refer all claims or inquiries to the Office of Risk Management.
