Tulare
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your Tulare police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Tulare Police Department.

The Tulare Police Department offers two ways you can request a report.

In-Person

You can visit the Tulare Police Department in person and fill out the Public Records Request for Information form.

You will need to include the following information:

• Accident location and date
• Your full name
• Report number (if available)

The Tulare Police Department is located at:
260 M St.
Tulare, CA
93274

By Phone

Contact the Tulare Police Department to request a copy of your report. You must still pick up your report in person and fill out the Public Records Request for Information Form. You will be contacted by phone when your report is available for pick up.

Accident reports are filed by police officers once they have concluded their accident investigation. Accident reports that involve simple accidents are often filed within a matter of seventy-two hours, while complicated accidents, such as those that involve injury or significant property damage, may require a longer investigation.

Once an investigation has concluded, the officer will submit the report for review. After the report has been reviewed by their superior it will be approved and processed. If your report has already been processed when you request it in person, you will be able to receive your copy at that time. However, if it hasn’t, you must wait ten days before contacting the department. Accidents that involve crimes or fatalities may be unavailable for several months.

Crash reports are filled out by law enforcement officers who respond to the scene of a motor vehicle crash.

These reports include the following accident details:

• The police officer’s accident investigation findings-this summary details what and/or who caused the collision, and anything that may have contributed to the accident, such as icy roads, traffic jams, or debris on the road
• Insurance information
• Driver’s license numbers
• Witness statements and contact information
• License plate numbers
• A diagram of the accident scene
• A description of any injuries sustained in the crash
• A description of vehicle damage and other personal property damage
• Actions of police officers
• Any citations issued or arrests made
• The time, date, and location of the crash

• All persons involved in the crash
• Vehicle owners
• Auto accident lawyer
• Insurance companies
• Law enforcement agencies
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor

If you were involved in a car crash and sustained injuries and/or vehicle damage, you might be entitled to compensation that can cover the cost of accident-related damages, including medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, and more. The information in a crash report can help you prove the other driver was responsible for the collision.

This information can include:

• Police officer’s accident investigation findings
• A diagram of the accident site
• A description of your injuries, vehicle damage, and other personal property damage
• Any citations issued for traffic violations
• Witness contact information and statements

An injury lawyer can use this information during settlement negotiations to fight for the compensation you deserve.