Should I call 911 or the non-emergency number after a Tuscaloosa wreck?
Call 911 for emergencies, injuries, blocked traffic, suspected impaired driving, hit-and-run crashes, or dangerous conditions. Use the non-emergency number only when there is no immediate danger.
If someone is injured, trapped, bleeding, unconscious, confused, or complaining of pain, call 911. You should also call 911 if the crash blocks traffic, involves a commercial truck, involves a drunk or impaired driver, or creates a roadway hazard. If the crash is minor, no one is hurt, and there is no immediate danger, a non-emergency police number may be appropriate. In Tuscaloosa, local police guidance distinguishes between emergency and non-emergency reporting. When in doubt, call 911 and follow dispatch instructions.
