Reporting an accident
Pennsylvania requires immediate notice to police for injury or death or damage that leaves a vehicle unable to be driven safely and requires towing; no dollar threshold is specified. [legis.state.pa.us]
Accident Report Copy
Pittsburgh police reports including crash reports cost $15 and may be requested in person or by mail; CRRU is at 660 First Avenue third floor and is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 412-255-2920. [pittsburghpa.gov]
Parking
Street sweeping runs April 1 through November 30; neighborhood and residential sweeping generally occurs after 8 a.m. and ends near 2:30 p.m. Drivers should follow posted parking restrictions. [pittsburghpa.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The city towing contractor is McGann and Chester at 700 Hargrove Street; call 412-381-9400. The official city page does not publish pickup hours. [pittsburghpa.gov]
Who to call
Use 311 for Pittsburgh police non-emergency concerns or call 412-255-2621 from outside the city; call 911 for emergencies. The linked city page does not publish a Pennsylvania State Police number. [pittsburghpa.gov]
Fees
Through August 31 2026 the passenger-car tow fee is $155 and storage for a vehicle under 10000 pounds is $35 per day; rates rise to $175 and $40 on September 1 2026. [pittsburghpa.gov]
Private-property towing
Nonconsensual private parking-area tows may charge only the annual-schedule towing and storage fees; no storage fee may be charged for the first 12 hours. [ecode360.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.