Incident Report Template

An incident report records an accident or other unexpected event, typically involving injury, property damage, or security breaches. The form describes the incident and the parties involved so the situation can be evaluated and disciplinary action can be taken, if needed.

Incident Report Template

Last updated September 23rd, 2025

An incident report records an accident or other unexpected event, typically involving injury, property damage, or security breaches. The form describes the incident and the parties involved so the situation can be evaluated and disciplinary action can be taken, if needed.

Common Uses

  • Workplace – Employee discrimination, harassment, safety hazards, and accidents.
  • Police – Vandalism, theft, assault, and other criminal activity requiring investigation.
  • Vehicle – Traffic violations, car crashes, and damage to company vehicles.
  • School – Slips and falls on school property, student bullying, and sudden illnesses.
  • Security – Stolen property, suspicious activity, cybersecurity attacks, and fire alarms.
  • Medical Facility – Medication errors, aggressive behavior, and privacy breaches.

How to Write an Incident Report

If a person is involved in an incident, they should take the following steps to ensure their report is accurate and complete:

  1. Mention when and where the incident happened, who was involved, and provide any supporting evidence.
  2. Use clear, factual language without adding opinions.
  3. Record events in the order they occurred so the sequence is clear and easy to follow.
  4. Describe in detail any injuries or property damage.
  5. Finalize the document by signing and entering the date.

Supporting evidence, such as witness statements and photographs, should be attached. The completed report should then be submitted to the proper authority, which could be the HR department, law enforcement, or the DMV, depending on the situation.

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Sample

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INCIDENT REPORT FORM

INDIVIDUAL FILING REPORT

Full Name: [FULL NAME] Title/Role: [TITLE/ROLE]

Signature:                                                           Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

INCIDENT DETAILS

Date of Incident: [DATE OF INCIDENT]      Time: [TIME] AM PM

Location: [LOCATION]

Describe the Incident: [DESCRIBE THE INCIDENT]

OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED

  1. Full Name[NAME] Phone[PHONE] E-Mail[E-MAIL] Address[ADDRESS]  
  2. Full Name[NAME] Phone[PHONE] E-Mail[E-MAIL] Address[ADDRESS]  
  3. Full Name[NAME] Phone[PHONE] E-Mail[E-MAIL] Address[ADDRESS]  
  4. Full Name[NAME] Phone[PHONE] E-Mail[E-MAIL] Address[ADDRESS]  

INJURIES

Was anyone injured? Yes No
If yes, describe the injuries: [INJURY DESCRIPTION]

WITNESSES

Were there witnesses to the incident? Yes No

If yes, enter the witnesses’ names and contact info:

  1. Full Name: [FULL NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [EMAIL]
  2. Full Name: [FULL NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [EMAIL]
  3. Full Name: [FULL NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [EMAIL]

POLICE / MEDICAL SERVICES

Police Notified? Yes No
If yes, was a report filed? Yes No

Was medical treatment provided? Yes No Refused
If yes, where was medical treatment provided? On site Hospital Other: [OTHER]