Learn how to report traffic incidents like speed checks and roadworks on Apple Maps on iPhone and CarPlay so other drivers can avoid them.
If you spot a traffic incident along your route, you can report it to Apple Maps. When multiple people report the same incident, Apple alerts other drivers using its Maps app in the area. Here are four ways to report traffic incidents in Apple Maps.
1. Report traffic accidents in Apple Maps using Siri
For safety reasons, use your voice to report a traffic incident on iPhone or CarPlay when driving. Invoke the Siri assistant and use one of the following phrases:
- “Report an accident.”
- “There’s an accident on the road.”
- “There’s a crash up ahead/on the road.”
- “There’s a hazard on the road/up ahead.”
- “There’s a speed check.”
- “There’s something on the road.”
2. Use the Report button on CarPlay
If using Apple Maps on CarPlay, hit the Report icon on CarPlay to inform Apple about a traffic incident. CarPlay is a built-in iPhone feature which lets you project certain apps and services on your iPhone via the vehicle’s infotainment screen.
3. Report road incidents when navigating with Apple Maps
Follow these steps to report a crash, hazard, speed check or similar traffic incident on your route when using turn-by-turn navigation on Apple Maps:
- Swipe up from the bottom on the navigation screen or tap the upwardly-pointed arrow near the bottom-right corner.
- Choose the Report an Incident option and select what to report: Crash, Hazard, Speed Check, or Roadwork.
- If prompted, provide the necessary details and submit your request.
4. Report traffic incidents from the main Apple Maps screen
When not navigating, you can report traffic incidents on the main Maps screen.
- Open Apple Maps on your iPhone and tap your profile image near the search bar.
- Select Reports from the menu.
- Tap Report a New Issue at the bottom, then select Report an Incident.
- Add more information by following the instructions, then hit Send.
When the road hazard is gone, feel free to clear your incident report by asking the Siri assistant (“Clear the accident”) or hitting the incident marker and choosing Cleared. You can clear any reported traffic incident except speed checks.
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