Pittsburg
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your Pittsburg police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Pittsburg Police Department.
The Pittsburg Police Department offers four ways to request a copy of your traffic accident report.

In-Person

Visit the Pittsburg Police Department in person to obtain a copy of your traffic accident report. You must fill out a Records Release Form, show your valid photo ID, and pay the accident report fee.
The Pittsburg Police Department is located at:
65 Civic Ave.
Pittsburg, CA
94565
You must contact the department before you make an in-person request to ensure your report is available.
Phone: (925) 252-4980

By Mail

Send a written request to obtain a copy of your traffic crash report. You must include a copy of your valid photo ID, the accident report fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Mail your request to:
65 Civic Ave.
Pittsburg, CA
94565

Fax Or Email

Contact the Pittsburg Police Department to learn how to request a copy of your report by fax or email.

You must wait five business days from the date of the accident before you request a copy of your report. In some cases, you can expect to wait ten business days before your report arrives via mail or is available for in-person pickup. Fax and email requests are processed in the order they’re received.

Collision reports are filled out by police officers who respond to the scene of auto accidents. These legal documents contain information detailing how and why the accident occurred, which driver the police officer believes was negligent and basic information, such as:

• The contact details of all parties involved
• The time, date, and location of the accident
• A description of any injuries sustained
• Vehicle damage
• Driver’s license numbers
• Vehicle plate numbers
• A diagram of the accident scene
• Insurance information
• Actions of police officers
• Anything that may have contributed to the accident, such as road closures, traffic jams, construction, debris on the road, inclement weather, and more.

• All parties involved in the crash
• Vehicle owners
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor
• Accident lawyers
• Insurance companies

If you were injured in an auto accident in Pittsburg, California you may be eligible to file an auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to receive compensation for the cost of all accident-related damages. Collision reports contain important information that can help strengthen your claim and prove the other driver was negligent. This information includes the accident investigation findings detailing which driver the police officer believed was negligent, and how and why the accident occurred. Other helpful information found in the report includes a description of your accident injuries, vehicle damage, any citations issued for the violation of traffic laws, a diagram of the crash site, and more.
Your accident lawyer will use this information when negotiating with the other driver’s insurance company to prove the other driver was negligent, and to help you recover the maximum compensation you deserve.