If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may be filing a claim. After a car collision, you must obtain a copy of your Arlington accident report as soon as possible, for insurance purposes. AccidentReports.com can help you obtain a copy of your report, online, as soon as it’s available.
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35Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Arlington, 2024
37Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Arlington fatal crashes, 2024
0.9%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of Texas's 3,774 fatal crashes, 2024
83%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File (29 of 35)
Of fatal crashes with a known time happened between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published; the file can still be revised.
Arlington quick facts
Arlington quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Arlington, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 35 fatal crashes and 37 deaths in Arlington.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 15, 2024, on MU-LAMAR at CORPORATE DR, Tarrant 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.
How fatal crashes happened in Arlington
The bars count Arlington's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
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Request a Copy of Your Arlington Police department Accident report
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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 Arlington
These agencies hold crash reports for Arlington. Open one to see how to request its reports.
These are fatal crashes in Arlington recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 35 fatal crashes and 37 deaths in Arlington that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, 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.
You can get a copy of your Arlington police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Arlington Police Department.The Arlington Police Department offers two ways to get a copy of your traffic report.
Public Record Request In-Person
You can pick up a copy of your report by visiting the Arlington Police Department and filling out a Public Record Request Form.
The Arlington Police Department is located at:
Arlington Police Records Unit Ott Cribbs Public Safety Building 620 W. Division St Arlington, TX 76011
Visit the department during regular business hours to pick up your report.
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Public Record Request By Mail
Visit the Arlington Police Department’s website to download and complete the Records Request Form. You must include the appropriate payment, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Mail your report to:
Police Records Unit PO BOX 1065 Arlington, TX 76004
Crash police records are $6 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include major credit cards, debit cards, check, or money order, for in-person visits. For mail requests, send a check or money order made payable to the Arlington Police Department.
In a crash police report, you’ll find the following information:
A crash narrative is a written statement made by the law enforcement official that includes information such as how, when, and why the automobile accident occurred and which driver the law enforcement official believed was responsible for the car crash
A description of any personal injury sustained in the auto accident
A diagram of the automobile accident scene
A description of motor vehicle damage
Insurance policy information
Witness statements and contact information
The names and contact information for all parties involved in the accident
Drivers license numbers
Vehicle plate number and vehicle identification number
Location, date, and time of accident
Anything that may have contributed to the automobile accident (bicyclist, pedestrian, an animal on the road, road debris, etc.)
Any arrests made or citations issued for the violation of traffic safety laws (DUI, DWI, speeding, reckless driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, etc.)
Accident type (single-vehicle incident, multi-vehicle crash, motorcycle accident, truck accidents, scooter collision, Uber or Lyft car crash, pedestrian accident, et.)
The following parties are eligible to receive copies of police reports:
All parties involved in the car crash
The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident
A legal representative
An insurance company
A personal injury attorney
Report availability can depend on how many requests the department has received for the week or whether the accident involved a fatality, crime, or severe personal injuries. Most police accident reports are processed within ten business days.
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustained bodily injuries and/or vehicle damage, you may be eligible to pursue an insurance claim.
Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury lawsuit
The information in a traffic crash report can help strengthen your insurance claim for compensation by proving the other driver should be held accountable for their negligence. The information in a detailed auto accident report can help an experienced accident attorney build a strong case for compensation to hold the negligent driver’s insurance company responsible for damages, such as pain and suffering, personal injury treatment, and more.
This information can include:
The crash narrative, which details how the motor vehicle accident occurred and who the reporting police officer believed was responsible for the motor vehicle collision
A description of the personal injury sustained in the auto accident
A description of motor vehicle damage
Witness statements
What contributed to the automobile accident (pedestrian, bicyclist, road debris, an animal on the road, drunk driving, etc.)
Any traffic citations issued for the failure to follow traffic safety laws or any arrests made (DUI, DWI, speeding, reckless driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, failure to yield, etc.)
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