Reporting an accident

Arkansas requires immediate notice to law enforcement when a crash causes injury or death or apparent total property damage of at least $3000. [arkleg.state.ar.us]

Accident Report Copy

Arkansas State Police crash reports cost $10 for an involved requester and $25 for a requester not involved; Crash Records help is 501-618-8130. [dps.arkansas.gov]

Parking

Vehicles on residential streets must be registered and moved at least every 72 hours; parking is prohibited on sidewalks and within 15 feet of fire hydrants. [fortsmithar.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

Police use a tow-company rotation list for impounds; participating companies must post a price sheet and provide it to the department each year. [fortsmithar.gov]

Who to call

Fort Smith Police non-emergency is 479-709-5000; the department is at 100 South 10th Street. [fortsmithar.gov]

Private-property towing

A property owner or responsible party must authorize a private-property removal; the proper law enforcement agency must be notified within 2 hours of hook-up. [labor.arkansas.gov]

This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.