CODE 16 indicates a crash investigation. What is the required format?

• A. Crash investigation (state type) at (location).
• B. Investigation into property damage only at location.
• C. Police pursuit in progress at location.
• D. Medical aid required at the scene.

Answer: (B)

Code 16 signals a crash investigation where only property damage is involved, with no injuries or medical needs. The required format is exactly: Investigation into property damage only at location. This tight wording tells responding units that the incident is an investigation focused on property damage, and that there are no injuries requiring EMS, so the response and resources can be calibrated accordingly. It also standardizes communication, ensuring everyone understands the scope quickly and without ambiguity.

The other formats either imply something different (such as medical aid or a pursuit) or use a phrasing that isn’t the standard for this code, which could lead to confusion or unnecessary deployment of resources.