In which situation is a collision report unnecessary?

A collision report is not required when there are no injuries or fatalities involved in an accident. In many jurisdictions, law enforcement is typically focused on documenting incidents that pose a risk to public safety or welfare, which includes situations where injury or loss of life occurs. When the accident results only in property damage and there are no injuries to any parties involved, the need for an official report diminishes since there's no immediate threat to individuals or the community at large.

The other circumstances mentioned may still warrant a collision report due to legal, insurance, or procedural requirements. For example, when vehicles are damaged and require towing or when both drivers wish to document their interactions for potential liability issues, a report might be necessary even in the absence of injuries. Thus, understanding the conditions under which reports are necessary helps clarify why the absence of injuries or fatalities uniquely categorizes a situation where a collision report is deemed unnecessary.