Which form code is used to report a motor vehicle accident?

• A. I-847
• B. SF-95
• C. SF-91
• D. OPM-71

Answer: (D)

When documenting a motor vehicle accident involving a federal employee, the designated incident reporting instrument is the OPM-71. This form is the standard for capturing the key details of the accident—date, time, location, people involved, injuries, vehicle damage, and actions taken—and it channels the incident into the agency’s safety and personnel records workflow. Using this form ensures consistency across investigations and proper record-keeping for potential follow-up, insurance, or workers’ compensation processes.

The other forms serve different steps or purposes: one is typically used for filing a claim for damages or injury under the Federal Tort Claims Act, another handles related but distinct reporting processes, and the remaining form is not used for motor vehicle accident reporting in this context.