Birmingham
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your Birmingham police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Birmingham Police Department. The Birmingham Police Department offers two ways to get a copy of your traffic police report.

In-Person

You can visit the Birmingham Police Department and fill out a Records Request Form to obtain a copy of your traffic report. You must provide payment at the time of pick up. The Birmingham Police Department is located at:1710 1st Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL35203Contact the department before you pick up your report to ensure it’s available.Phone: (205) 254-6308Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30pm

By Mail

You can send a written request to the BPD, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and the appropriate payment. The Birmingham Police Department accepts company checks, certified checks, or money orders, made out to the City of Birmingham.Mail your request to:ATTN: Records Division 1710 1st Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL35203

Birmingham accident reports are $5 per copy.

• The names and contact details for all parties involved
• The responding police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was at fault for the crash
• A diagram of the crash site
• Time, date, and location of the accident
• Road and weather conditions
• Any citations issued for traffic violations
• A description of bodily injuries, property damage, and vehicle damage
• Witness statements and contact details
• Driver’s license numbers
• Insurance information
• License plate numbers/VINs
• Registration information

The following parties can receive recent and archived reports that have not been redacted:

• All parties involved in the crash
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident
• Vehicle owner
• Insurance companies
• Lawyer
• Law enforcement agency

If you sustained injuries in an auto accident, you may be eligible to pursue compensation by filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. A crash report contains important information that can strengthen your claim. This information includes:

• The reporting law enforcement officer’s opinion regarding which party was at fault for the auto collision
• A description of vehicle damage/property damage
• A description of personal injuries
• A diagram of the crash site
• Road and weather conditions
• Any citations issued for traffic violations

An accident attorney can use this information to negotiate a fair settlement from the other driver’s insurance company.