If you are involved in a road accident while driving a rental car in Spain, one of the most important documents you may need to complete is the European Accident Statement.
In Spain, this document is commonly called the Parte Amistoso de Accidente or Declaración Amistosa de Accidente (DAA).
The form records what happened, who was involved, the vehicles and insurers, visible damage and the circumstances surrounding the collision. Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) recommends completing the European Accident Statement following an accident and sending it to the relevant insurance company.
For Blanca Cars customers, completing the form correctly is particularly important.
Blanca Cars currently requires customers involved in an accident to complete a European claim form and report the incident to Blanca Cars or the relevant rental partner within four hours of the collision.
Here is how to fill it in correctly.
First: Make Sure Everyone Is Safe
Before worrying about paperwork, deal with safety.
If anyone is injured or there is an immediate emergency, call:
112
Do not stand in a dangerous position simply to complete the accident form.
If the vehicles are creating a danger, follow the instructions of the police or emergency services.
Take photographs of the vehicles and accident scene when it is safe to do so.
For Blanca Cars customers, the company currently instructs drivers involved in an accident to contact the appropriate police authorities as part of the accident-reporting process.
What Is the European Accident Statement?
Declaración Amistosa de Accidente (DAA) is a standard accident-reporting form used across Europe.
In Spain you may hear it described as:
Parte Amistoso
Parte Europeo de Accidentes
Declaración Amistosa de Accidente
DAA
They refer to the same type of document.
One useful feature for international travellers is that European versions follow the same numbered structure. An English form can therefore be compared with a Spanish version box by box.
This can be particularly useful if you are driving a Blanca Cars rental vehicle and the other driver speaks Spanish while you are more comfortable completing the form in English.
Before You Start: Decide Which Vehicle Is A and Which Is B
The form divides the vehicles into:
Vehicle A
and
Vehicle B
Choose one vehicle for each column and remain consistent throughout the form.
For example:
Vehicle A = your Blanca Cars rental vehicle
Vehicle B = the other vehicle
The important thing is that all the information, circumstances and diagram correctly correspond to the same A and B labels.
DGT specifically advises drivers to identify their chosen vehicle as A or B and then mark the circumstances corresponding to that vehicle in the central section.
Boxes 1 and 2: Date, Time and Location
Start with the basic information about the accident.
Enter:
- Date
- Time
- Country
- Exact location
Be as specific as possible.
Instead of simply writing:
Alicante
write something such as:
N-332, roundabout near Altea, Alicante
If the accident occurred on the A-7 or AP-7, include the road number, direction of travel and nearest junction or kilometre marker where possible.
Accurate information helps everyone understand exactly where the collision happened.
Box 3: Were There Any Injuries?
The form asks whether anyone was injured.
This includes drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists or other people involved.
Do not assume an injury is irrelevant simply because it initially appears minor.
If someone has been injured, mark the appropriate box and ensure the accident is reported to the emergency services or police as appropriate.
Blanca Cars’ terms also require the relevant authorities to be notified when someone has been injured in an accident.
Box 4: Was Anything Else Damaged?
This section asks whether the accident caused damage beyond the two vehicles being recorded as A and B.
For example:
- Another vehicle
- Road sign
- Wall
- Gate
- Barrier
- Lamp post
- Street furniture
- Building or other property
Answer accurately.
If additional vehicles were involved, make sure their details are also recorded.
DGT advises that where more vehicles or people are involved, the additional information should be included and all relevant vehicles identified in the accident sketch.
Box 5: Witnesses
If someone independently witnessed the accident, record their details.
Ideally collect:
- Full name
- Telephone number
- Address or email address where available
Witness details can become especially important if the two drivers later disagree about what happened.
Blanca Cars’ rental terms specifically require customers involved in an accident to obtain the details of possible witnesses.
Do not assume you will be able to find the witness again later.
Get their contact information before they leave the scene.
Boxes 6–9: Driver, Vehicle and Insurance Information
Each driver now completes the information for their own vehicle.
For your Blanca Cars rental vehicle, use the information contained in the rental and vehicle documentation.
The form normally asks for details including:
Box 6 – Policyholder / Insured
Enter the details requested from the insurance documentation.
Box 7 – Vehicle
Record information such as:
- Make
- Model
- Registration number
- Country of registration
Check the registration carefully.
A single incorrect letter or number can create unnecessary complications later.
Box 8 – Insurance Company
Enter the insurer and policy information requested on the form.
Use the documents supplied with the rental vehicle rather than guessing.
Box 9 – Driver
Enter the details of the person who was actually driving at the time of the accident.
This can include:
- Full name
- Address
- Driving licence information
Make sure the driver is listed as an authorised driver on the Blanca Cars rental agreement.
Box 10: Mark the Initial Point of Impact
The form normally shows a simple outline of a vehicle.
Use an arrow to show where your vehicle was first hit.
For example:
- Front bumper
- Rear bumper
- Front left wing
- Driver’s door
- Rear right corner
Do the same for both Vehicle A and Vehicle B.
This is asking for the initial point of impact, not every damaged area on the car.
Box 11: Describe the Visible Damage
Write a short description of the damage you can see.
For example:
Damage to rear bumper and left rear light.
Or:
Front-right bumper and wing damaged.
Keep this section factual.
You do not need to diagnose hidden mechanical damage.
Also take photographs.
DGT recommends providing photographs of the accident and resulting damage where possible.
Take pictures of:
- Your rental car
- Other vehicle
- Registration plates
- Close-ups of damage
- Wider accident scene
- Road signs
- Road markings
- Position of the vehicles
Photographs can provide extremely useful supporting evidence.
Box 12: The Circumstances – Take Your Time Here
This is one of the most important sections of the entire accident form.
Between Vehicle A and Vehicle B you will see a series of numbered boxes describing different driving situations.
Examples can include a vehicle that was:
- Parked
- Leaving a parking space
- Entering a parking space
- Entering a roundabout
- Leaving a roundabout
- Changing lanes
- Overtaking
- Turning
- Reversing
Tick only the circumstances that genuinely apply.
Then check that you have marked them in the correct A or B column.
DGT advises selecting the boxes describing the manoeuvres undertaken by Vehicle A and Vehicle B and completing the information carefully.
Do not tick a box simply because the other driver tells you to.
Read it yourself.
What If None of the Circumstances Apply?
Do not force the accident into an incorrect category.
DGT specifically advises that if none of the listed circumstances accurately describes what happened, do not tick an incorrect box. Instead, explain what occurred in the observations section.
That is much better than selecting something inaccurate.
Box 13: Draw the Accident
The sketch is important.
You do not need artistic ability.
Draw a simple overhead view showing:
- Road
- Junction or roundabout
- Vehicle A
- Vehicle B
- Direction each vehicle was travelling
- Lane markings
- Relevant road signs
- Traffic lights where relevant
- Point where the vehicles collided
Clearly label the cars:
A
and
B
DGT recommends drawing a simple schematic diagram identifying each vehicle by its letter.
Keep the drawing simple and factual.
Box 14: Observations
Use the observations section for relevant information that does not fit elsewhere on the form.
For example:
Vehicle B changed lane immediately before the collision.
Or:
Driver B disagrees with the circumstances described.
Keep your description concise.
Avoid emotional language or arguments about who you believe is responsible.
Record what happened.
Box 15: Signatures – Read Everything First
This is extremely important.
Do not sign the accident form until you have checked everything written on it.
Check:
- Registration numbers
- Driver details
- Circumstances
- Damage
- Diagram
- Observations
DGT states clearly that if there is disagreement between the drivers, it is preferable not to sign the form and to call the police. Once you sign, you are confirming acceptance of the information recorded on the document.
Blanca Cars requires a completed European claim form for the insurance process, but that does not mean you should sign information you believe is inaccurate. If you and the other driver cannot agree, contact the police and Blanca Cars immediately.
What If the Other Driver Refuses to Sign?
Do not argue.
Take photographs.
Record:
- Registration number
- Driver information
- Insurance information
- Vehicle damage
- Accident location
- Witness details
Contact the police and Blanca Cars.
Do not sign something you disagree with just because the other driver is pressuring you.
Keep Your Copy of the Form
Once the form has been completed and signed, make sure you retain your copy.
Before separating or handing anything over, it is also sensible to photograph every completed page using your phone.
Make sure the writing is readable.
Do not make changes to the jointly agreed front section after the drivers have signed it.
Blanca Cars Customers: What to Do Next
After the immediate situation has been dealt with:
Contact Blanca Cars.
Blanca Cars’ current FAQ requires customers to report an accident to Blanca Cars or its rental partner within four hours of the collision by calling:
+34 653 221 333
Be ready to provide:
- Your name
- Rental vehicle
- Accident location
- Other driver’s details
- Police information
- Photographs
- Accident form
- Witness information
- Description of vehicle damage
Do not arrange repairs or recovery independently unless Blanca Cars tells you to do so.
The Five Biggest Mistakes to Avoid
When filling out an accident form in Spain, avoid these common mistakes:
1. Signing without reading the form
Check everything first.
2. Guessing information
Use the vehicle and insurance documents.
3. Forgetting photographs
Photograph the vehicles, damage and scene.
4. Selecting the wrong circumstances
Only tick boxes that accurately describe what happened.
5. Failing to contact Blanca Cars
The current Blanca Cars procedure requires the incident to be reported within four hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Accident Form Called in Spain?
It is commonly known as the Parte Amistoso de Accidente or Declaración Amistosa de Accidente (DAA).
It is the European Accident Statement used to record the details of a traffic collision.
Can I Complete an English Version?
The European Accident Statement follows a standardised structure, so an English-language version corresponds with the numbered sections of versions used elsewhere in Europe.
Should I Sign if I Disagree With the Other Driver?
No.
DGT advises that where there is disagreement, it is preferable not to sign the form and to call the police.
Should I Take Photographs?
Yes.
Take plenty of photographs when it is safe to do so. DGT specifically recommends photographs of the accident and damage as supporting information.
How Quickly Should I Contact Blanca Cars?
Blanca Cars’ current accident procedure says customers should inform Blanca Cars or the relevant rental partner within four hours of the collision.
Accident Form in Spain: The Simple Checklist
If you need to complete an accident form while driving a Blanca Cars rental vehicle:
MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS SAFE.
CALL 112 IF THERE ARE INJURIES OR AN EMERGENCY.
CONTACT THE POLICE AS REQUIRED BY THE BLANCA CARS ACCIDENT PROCEDURE.
TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS.
GET WITNESS DETAILS.
COMPLETE VEHICLE A AND VEHICLE B CAREFULLY.
MARK THE FIRST POINT OF IMPACT.
DESCRIBE THE VISIBLE DAMAGE.
TICK ONLY THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ACTUALLY APPLY.
DRAW A SIMPLE ACCIDENT DIAGRAM.
READ THE ENTIRE FORM BEFORE SIGNING.
DO NOT SIGN IF YOU DISAGREE WITH WHAT IT SAYS.
KEEP AND PHOTOGRAPH YOUR COPY.
CONTACT BLANCA CARS WITHIN FOUR HOURS.
Being involved in an accident in Spain is stressful enough without trying to understand an unfamiliar form at the roadside.
Knowing how the European Accident Statement works before you need it can make the process considerably easier.
For official guidance, Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico explains how to complete a Parte Amistoso de Accidente.
For Blanca Cars accident assistance, call +34 653 221 333 and follow the instructions provided.