Get Your Auto Accident Report — Step by Step.
Each state handles accident reports differently. We’ll show you exactly which agency filed yours, where to request it, how much it costs, and how long it takes.
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How to Get Your Accident Report
Each state is different. Here’s the process for yours.
Finding your accident report is often harder than it should be. In most states, reports aren’t sitting in a public database waiting for you. They get funneled through exclusive third-party data companies that control access and charge fees.
The good news: once you know which agency filed your report and which portal to use, the process is usually straightforward.
How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Georgia
Reports are filed by the responding agency — Georgia State Patrol, county sheriff, or local police.
Accident date, names of involved parties, and the report number if you have it.
- Online: BuyCrash.com (~$5).
- In Person: Local department or GA State Patrol office.
- By Mail: GDOT form + payment + self-addressed envelope.
3–5 business days after the accident.
The steps above are everything you need, and they cost you nothing. Separately: if you were injured, you can ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge to you.
How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Florida
Florida Highway Patrol, county sheriff, or local police. Most reports are centralized through FLHSMV.
Crash date, county, driver names, and report number. Access is restricted for 60 days after the crash to involved parties and insurers.
- Online: Florida Crash Portal ($10 + $2).
- In Person: FHP troop station or responding agency.
- By Mail: Form HSMV 90510 to FLHSMV, Tallahassee.
Typically 10 days after the crash.
The steps above are everything you need, and they cost you nothing. Separately: if you were injured, you can ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge to you.
How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Arizona
AZ DPS for highway accidents, county sheriff, or city police (Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, etc.).
Accident date, driver names, location, and DR/incident number if available.
- Online: AZ DPS Public Records Unit or local city portal.
- In Person: Responding agency’s records division.
- By Mail: Records request form + payment.
AZ DPS typically 7–10 business days; local agencies vary.
The steps above are everything you need, and they cost you nothing. Separately: if you were injured, you can ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge to you.
How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Nevada
Nevada Highway Patrol, Las Vegas Metro, Reno PD, Henderson PD, or the county sheriff.
Accident date, location, driver names, and event/case number.
- Online: CrashDocs.org for NHP; local portals for city/county.
- In Person: Agency headquarters records window.
- By Mail: Written request + payment.
Typically 7–14 business days.
The steps above are everything you need, and they cost you nothing. Separately: if you were injured, you can ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge to you.
How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Utah
Utah Highway Patrol, county sheriff, or local police (SLC, West Valley, etc.).
Accident date, location, driver names, case number. Access restricted to involved parties and insurers.
- Online: Utah DPS Highway Patrol Records or local portal.
- In Person: UHP Headquarters or responding local agency.
- By Mail: GRAMA request form + payment.
Typically 7–14 business days.
The steps above are everything you need, and they cost you nothing. Separately: if you were injured, you can ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge to you.
Georgia State Patrol, county sheriff, or local police.
Accident date, names, report number.
- Online: BuyCrash.com
- In Person: Local dept. or GSP office
- By Mail: GDOT form + SASE
3–5 business days.
The steps above cost you nothing. If you were injured, you can also ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge.
Florida Highway Patrol, county sheriff, or local police.
Crash date, county, names, report number. Access restricted 60 days post-crash.
- Online: Florida Crash Portal
- In Person: FHP troop station
- By Mail: Form HSMV 90510
Typically 10 days.
The steps above cost you nothing. If you were injured, you can also ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge.
AZ DPS, sheriff, or city police.
Date, names, location, DR number.
- Online: AZ DPS Public Records
- In Person: Agency records division
- By Mail: Records request form
AZ DPS 7–10 business days.
The steps above cost you nothing. If you were injured, you can also ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge.
Nevada Highway Patrol, Metro Police, or sheriff.
Date, location, names, event number.
- Online: CrashDocs.org
- In Person: Agency HQ records window
- By Mail: Written request + payment
Typically 7–14 days.
The steps above cost you nothing. If you were injured, you can also ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge.
Utah Highway Patrol, sheriff, or local police.
Date, location, names, case number.
- Online: Utah DPS HP Records
- In Person: UHP HQ or local agency
- By Mail: GRAMA request form
Typically 7–14 days.
The steps above cost you nothing. If you were injured, you can also ask to speak with a personal injury attorney at no charge.
How Auto Accident Report Finder Works
A simple, three-step resource for people who need their report.
Select Your State
Pick the state where your accident happened. We’ll show you which agency filed reports and how to request one.
Follow the Official Steps
Use the portal, in-person, or mail instructions for your state. Fees and timelines are listed above.
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