Do I need to report my accident to the police in Illinois?

Yes. Under the Illinois Vehicle Code, crashes involving injury, death, or significant property damage must be reported to law enforcement. In practice, you should call 911 and request police at the scene if anyone is hurt or if vehicles are badly damaged. Illinois law requires a report when there is bodily injury, death, or property damage over $1,500 (or $500 if any driver is uninsured).