Find Your Accident Report Fast & Free
Don't know your report number? No problem. We'll show you how to find your accident report in minutes and where to get a copy.
- No report number needed
- Find it in minutes
- Free lookup — no contact info required
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FIND YOUR REPORT NUMBER IN MINUTES
Don't Know Your Report Number? You Don't Need It.
You may not need your report number to find your accident report. If your police agency uses BuyCrash, you can search using just your last name + accident date.
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Select Your State + Police Agency
Go to LexisNexis BuyCrash. Select the state where the accident happened, then choose the agency that handled it.
This may be a police department, sheriff's office, highway patrol, state police, or another participating agency.
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KEY STEP
Search by Last Name + Accident Date
On the search screen, use Option 2. Enter your Last Name and Date of Incident, then complete the verification and search.
NO REPORT NUMBER NEEDED
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Find Your Report Number
If BuyCrash finds a matching report, the results can show the date of incident, accident location, responding agency, and report number.
Use these to confirm it's your accident, then write down or save the report number.
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FOUND YOUR REPORT?
Choose How to Get a Copy
BUY ONLINE
Get It Online
If your report is available through BuyCrash, you may be able to purchase and access a copy online.
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GO DIRECT
Request It From the Police Agency
Write down your report number and contact the agency that handled the accident. Give them the number and ask how to request a copy. Going direct may cost less or sometimes be free, but methods, fees, eligibility, and timing vary.
See How to Request From the AgencyAskLegally's police report lookup guide is free. AskLegally does not sell or retrieve police reports. Law-enforcement agencies and third-party report providers may charge a fee to obtain a copy. Report availability, fees, eligibility requirements, and processing times vary.
BuyCrash is a third-party service operated by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. AskLegally is not affiliated with or endorsed by LexisNexis or BuyCrash.
WERE YOU INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT?
You Don't Need Your Police Report to Speak With an Attorney.
If you were injured, you can talk with an attorney who handles accident cases now. They can review what happened, tell you what matters, and explain your options. The consultation is free.
Get a Free Accident Case Review- Free consultation
- No obligation
- About 2 minutes