Today, the City of Airdrie and the Airdrie RCMP, Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI) opened a Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) in Airdrie. The CRC will be located at the Airdrie Municipal Police Building. "Under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act, all collisions involving injury, death or a combined property damage of more than $5,000 must be reported to police," shared the city of Airdrie. Drivers involved in minor collisions that don’t involve criminal activity, hazardous materials, or serious injuries will now be asked to self-report at the CRC, a streamlined, one-stop service designed to make the process easier and less stressful. "Individuals will be assisted by Accident Support Services’ trained staff, who will guide them through every step of the process: filling out paperwork, photographing vehicle damage, providing verification of the claim with a vehicle sticker and facilitating direct communication with insurance providers. " According to the city, the CRC will use ASSI’s Collision Reporting and Occurrence Management System (CROMS), enabling digital capture and analysis of collision data to enhance road safety. “Having this service available to Airdrie drivers will make the process of reporting and dealing with minor collisions easier,” said Mayor Peter Brown. “We are always looking for ways to improve services for residents, and the implementation of a CRC in Airdrie should do just that.” Launched in 1994, the CRC program helps police focus on urgent public safety calls while giving citizens a safe and supportive place to handle post-collision reporting. Fully funded by participating insurers, the CRC operates at no cost to the public, the city, or the police. “We are honoured to bring ASSI’s expertise to Airdrie,” said Steve Sanderson, President of Accident Support Services International Ltd. “For over 30 years, our focus has been on improving post-collision care through innovation and collaboration. We’re committed to supporting individuals involved in collisions in Airdrie with clear guidance and reliable assistance—delivered with empathy, integrity, and consistency.” The Collision Reporting Centre will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sign up to get the latest local news headlines delivered directly to your inbox every afternoon. Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@discoverairdrie.com. You can also message and follow us on Twitter: @AIR1061FM. DiscoverAirdrie encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the DiscoverAirdrie app.