If you were involved in an accident in Arcadia, CA you might be filing an insurance claim. As soon as possible after a car crash, you must obtain a copy of your Arcadia accident report, for insurance purposes.
Unfortunately, getting a copy of your traffic accident report can be difficult, especially if you sustained injuries and are unable to pick up a copy from the Arcadia Police Department in person.
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1Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Arcadia, 2024
1Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Arcadia fatal crashes, 2024
0.0%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of California's 3,583 fatal crashes, 2024
Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published; the file can still be revised.
Arcadia quick facts
Arcadia quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Arcadia, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 1 fatal crash and 1 death in Arcadia.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Jan 21, 2024, on LOWER AZUSA RD, Los Angeles County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
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At AccidentReports.com, we can help you obtain a copy of your CA accident report, as soon as it’s available. A simple search for your crash report online using our collision report information center is fast and hassle-free. To begin your search now, start by filling out the form on this page and submitting your accident information to get assistance.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Agencies serving Arcadia
These agencies hold crash reports for Arcadia. Open one to see how to request its reports.
These are fatal crashes in Arcadia recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 1 fatal crash and 1 death in Arcadia that year; the table lists all of them, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
Crash victims can get a copy of their Arcadia police reports at AccidentReports.com, or they can go through the Arcadia Police Department. The Arcadia Police Department offers two ways to request your crash report.
In-Person
You must make an appointment to visit the Arcadia Police Department to obtain a copy of your incident report. The department encourages record seekers to call ahead of an appointment to ensure the record seeker has all of the necessary materials needed to obtain a copy of their Arcadia police report, including the accident report fee, a valid photo ID, and accident details, such as the report number and the date and location of the accident. The Records Department is located at:250 W Huntington Dr.Arcadia, CA91007 Phone: (626) 574-5400Business Hours: Monday – Thursday7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday (Closed alternate Fridays)7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Request By Mail
You can send a written request and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, a copy of your valid photo ID, the accident report fee, and accident details, including the date and location of the accident, license plate number, and report number. Mail your request to: Arcadia Police Department Records Department240 West Huntington Dr.P.O. Box 60021Arcadia, CA91066
Copies of Arcadia Police Department accident reports are $33.00 for non-residents and $10.00 for Arcadia residents.
The names and contact information for drivers and passengers
A drawn diagram of the actual accident scene, including the path, location, and collision point
The police officer’s opinion regarding how the accident occurred, and which driver they believed was negligent
Witness names, contact information, and statements
Statements from drivers and passengers
Actions of police officers including citations issued and arrests made
Driver’s license numbers
Vehicle plate numbers
A description of injuries sustained by each party involved
A description of vehicle damage and other personal property damage
Weather and road conditions
All parties involved in the crash
Insurance companies
Registered vehicle owners
Law enforcement agencies
The parent or legal guardian of a minor
If you sustained injuries in an auto accident that was not your fault, you might be pursuing compensation for accident-related damages.Obtaining a crash report can help your claim by providing evidence that can prove the other driver breached their duty of care and that breach resulted in the accident and your subsequent injuries. A personal injury lawyer will use this information when building your case and negotiating with the other driver’s insurance company.
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