Get Your Official Police Crash Report — Free, No Hassle
After a truck accident, the police report is the first official record of what happened — and getting a copy isn't always straightforward. Every agency has its own process, its own portal, and its own fee. We cut through that: tell us about the crash and we handle the request, cover the fee, and deliver the report to your email. No cost to you, no obligation.
Why the police report matters
Whether you're dealing with an insurance claim or considering legal action, nearly everything starts with the official report. It documents the date, time, and location; identifies every driver and vehicle — including the trucking company and its insurer; records the officer's diagram, narrative, and any citations; and preserves details that fade fast, like witness names and road conditions. Insurers will ask for it. Any attorney you talk to will want it on day one.
Who can request a report
- Anyone involved in the crash
- Spouses, immediate family, or next of kin of someone involved
- Attorneys and legal representatives acting for a person involved
- Insurers with a claim on file
If you qualify, fill out the form on this page and our team handles the rest.
How it works
- Tell us about the crash — about two minutes: when, where, who was involved. A report number helps but isn't required.
- We request the report from the right agency — in Texas that's usually the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System (CRIS) or the local police department — and cover the fee.
- You get the report by email as soon as the agency releases it, typically within days of the officer filing it.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes — free to you. Official crash reports are public records that agencies sell for a small fee (in Texas, $6 regular or $8 certified through TxDOT). When you request a report through us, a participating law firm covers that fee as part of a free, no-obligation case evaluation. You can always order the report yourself directly from the agency instead.
Most states restrict crash reports to people directly concerned: anyone involved in the crash, their attorney or legal representative, immediate family or next of kin, and insurers with a claim on file. If you fit one of those categories, we can help. Reports are generally not released to the merely curious.
Not immediately. The investigating officer has to finish and file the report first — in Texas, officers have 10 days to file the CR-3 with TxDOT, so most reports appear roughly 5 to 14 days after the crash. Complex or fatal crashes can take longer. We monitor the request and deliver the report to your email as soon as the agency releases it.
The official report documents the date, time, and exact location of the crash; the drivers, vehicles, and insurance information; the responding agency and report number; the officer's diagram and narrative of what happened; road and weather conditions; any citations issued; and contributing factors the officer identified. In a truck crash, it also typically identifies the carrier — the trucking company — which matters enormously for any claim.
You will almost certainly need it. The crash report is the first official record of what happened — insurers ask for it, and attorneys use it to identify the carrier, the driver, witnesses, and the officer's initial fault assessment. Getting a copy early also lets you correct errors while memories are fresh.
We use it to process your report request and, with your consent, to connect you with up to three participating truck accident law firms who can evaluate your situation for free. We are an advertising and matching service — not a law firm and not a government agency — and your information is never sold to anyone else. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Hurt in the crash? The report is step one.
If you or a loved one were injured when a commercial truck was involved, the same two minutes can also get your situation reviewed by a truck accident attorney — free, no obligation.
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