Reporting an accident
Call police immediately for injury or death or when a vehicle cannot be normally and safely driven; an officer files a report for injury death or apparent property damage of $1000 or more. [statutes.capitol.texas.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Accident reports are available from Dallas Police at 1400 Botham Jean Blvd.; information is available at 214-671-3345 and the page also links to TxDOT requests. [dallaspolice.net]
Parking
Dallas prohibits parking on the left side of the roadway or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; parking on a sidewalk is also prohibited. [dallascityhall.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
City tows may go to three listed lots and can be located at 972-430-6200; Dallas Police Auto Pound is at 1955 Vilbig Rd. with phone 214-670-5116 and hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily including holidays. [dallaspolice.net]
Who to call
Dallas Police non-emergency calls to make a report go to 214-744-4444; the linked police page does not publish a Texas Highway Patrol number. [dallaspolice.net]
Fees
Dallas Police lists regular tow $139.00; storage $20.00 daily; impound $20.00; notification $50.00 after 48 hours. [dallaspolice.net]
Private-property towing
Texas treats towing from a tow-away zone or property without permission as a private-property tow; before the vehicle leaves the lot the owner owes no charge if it is not fully hooked and a drop fee if fully hooked. [web1.tdlr.texas.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.