Rancho Cordova
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your Rancho Cordova police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Rancho Cordova Police Department. The Police Department offers basic law enforcement services, including one way to request a copy of your traffic accident report. At this time, you cannot request a report in person or request a report by mail.

Online-Collision Request

You must visit the Rancho Cordova Police Department’s website to learn how to make a public records request online. You will need to provide a valid email address to receive an email confirmation.

For simple collisions, your report should be available within fourteen business days. Accidents that involved fatalities or crimes may be unavailable for months. If you have not received your report within twenty business days, contact the department during regular business hours.

Rancho Cordova Police Department accident reports are $15 per copy.

Crash reports are created by police officers who respond to the scene of an accident.
A report will include:

• A diagram of the accident scene which details the positions of each vehicle at the scene
• Contact details for all parties involved
• A detailed description of injuries and vehicle damage
• License plate numbers
• Driver’s license numbers
• Weather conditions
• Personal property info
• Actions of police officers
• Accident type, such as head-on crash, multi-vehicle crash, or deadly hit-and-run crash
• Anything that may have contributed to the accident such as traffic jams or road work
• The police officer’s accident investigation findings. The accident investigation findings portion details how the accident took place and why, and which driver the police officer believed was negligent.

Eligible persons who can obtain an entire report include all involved parties, the parent or legal guardian of a minor, property owners, accident attorneys, insurance companies, and law enforcement agencies.

If you were involved in a motor vehicle crash that was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation to cover the cost of all accident-related expenses. A personal injury attorney can file an auto insurance claim with the other driver’s insurance company and help you fight for a fair settlement. The first step toward strengthening your claim and proving liability is obtaining a copy of your crash report. This report contains vital information, such as which driver the police officer believed was negligent, how the accident occurred, a description of any injuries you sustained, any vehicle damage, road and weather conditions, and more. An experienced accident lawyer will use this information when negotiating with the other driver’s insurance company to fight for maximum compensation.