Santa Rosa
Accident Reports

Accident victims can obtain a copy of their Santa Rosa police reports at AccidentReports.com, or they can go through the Santa Rosa Police Department.
The Santa Rosa Police Department offers two ways to get a copy of a traffic report.

In-Person

Accident victims can visit the Santa Rosa Police Department and fill out a Records Request Form.
When picking up a copy of your report, you must show your photo ID and pay the appropriate fee.
Regular Business Hours: Records Counter Monday-Friday between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The department is located at:
Records Bureau
965 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
95404

Crash Report Mail Requests

You can obtain a copy of your California accident report by mail. Send a written request, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, the appropriate fee, and a copy of your photo ID.
Mail your request to:
Santa Rosa Police Department
Records Bureau
965 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
95404

A Santa Rosa accident report is $2 per copy.

• The names and contact details for all parties involved in the collision
• Description crash site
• Insurance company name and insurance policy information
• The crash narrative, which is written by the reporting law enforcement officer and includes information such as how the accident occurred and which driver was at fault
• Any citations issued for traffic law violations
• Weather conditions
• Registration information
• A description of accident injuries
• A description of vehicle damage and personal property damage
• Driver’s license numbers
• License plate numbers/VINs
• Witness statements and contact details
• Date of accident
• Location of accident
• Time of accident
• Accident type, such as crash with injury, crash with fatality, etc.

• All parties involved in an auto accident including accident victims
• Vehicle owners
• Insurance adjusters and auto insurance carriers
• Accident lawyer
• Law enforcement agencies
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the collision

If you were injured in a motor vehicle crash that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for all accident-related damages. Even if you were involved in a minor crash, if you sustained injuries or vehicle damage, you may still be eligible to pursue compensation.
If you are filing an auto insurance claim or accident lawsuit, the information found in a Santa Rosa crash report can be invaluable. This information includes:

• The reporting the police officer’s opinion regarding how the accident occurred and which party was at fault
• Diagram of the crash scene
• Any citations issued for traffic law violations
• Any arrests made for crimes committed, such as DUI crash
• Accident injury victim contact details
• A description of bodily injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident
• A description of vehicle damage and personal property damage sustained in the motor vehicle accident
• Weather and road conditions
• Witness statements and contact details

An accident lawyer in Santa Rosa can use the information in a traffic crash report when negotiating with an insurance company to fight for a fair insurance carrier settlement for your damages.