Reporting an accident
Indiana requires a law-enforcement officer to investigate and submit a written report for a crash involving injury or death or property damage of at least $1000. [in.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Hammond directs accident-report requests to the state's electronic crash-report system and no longer provides copies through the Police Department. [codelibrary.amlegal.com]
Parking
Parking more than 96 hours and violating snow-emergency or street-sweeping rules each carry a $50.00 penalty; overnight parking on Hammond lots carries a $100.00 penalty. [gohammond.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Obtain a vehicle release from Hammond Police before retrieving a police-ordered tow from impound storage; the administrative release fee is $75 plus towing charges. [codelibrary.amlegal.com]
Who to call
Hammond Police non-emergency is 219-853-6490. [gohammond.com]
Fees
Police-ordered rates are $180 for a regular or flatbed tow; $50 per day for inside storage; $40 per day for outside storage; and $75 for winching. [codelibrary.amlegal.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.