Chula Vista
Accident Reports

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

In-Person

You can visit the Chula Vista Police Department in person and fill out a Records Request form to obtain a copy of your traffic report. The Chula Vista Police Department is located at:Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters315 Fourth AvenueChula Vista, CA91910Contact the department before you pick up your Chula Vista City traffic report to ensure it’s available. Phone: (619) 691-5151Business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Mail-In Requests

For mail-in requests, you can fill out a written request to obtain a copy of your Chula Vista public records report and send it to:Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters315 Fourth AvenueChula Vista, CA91910With a mail request, you must also include payment and a valid form of photo identification, such as a photo ID or driver’s license. Keep in mind, that mail requests tend to take longer to process than in-person requests.

Most traffic report requests are processed ten to fourteen business days from the date of your records request.

A traffic collision report is $1 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include checks or money orders made payable to the City of Chula Vista.

In a San Diego County crash report, you’ll find the following information:

• The names and contact details for all parties involved
• The reporting law enforcement officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was at fault for the crash
• Insurance information
• A diagram of the accident scene
• A description of property damage/vehicle damage
• A description of bodily injuries
• License plates numbers
• Registration information
• Weather and road conditions
• Any citations issued for traffic law violations
• Witness names and contact information
• Date, time, and location of the accident
• Traffic accident type, such as multi-vehicle crash, double-fatal car crash
• Anything that may have contributed to the accident such as heavy traffic or road closures, etc.

• All parties involved in the collision
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the crash
• Vehicle owner
• Insurance company
• Accident injury lawyer

If you were involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible to pursue compensation in the form of an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. A personal injury lawyer can use information in the crash report to strengthen your claim. This information includes:

• The reporting police officer’s opinion regarding how the accident occurred and which driver they believe was at fault
• A diagram of the crash scene
• A description of property damage/vehicle damage
• A description of bodily injuries
• Witness statements and contact information
• Any citations issued for traffic law violations