If you were involved in a motor vehicle crash in Citrus Heights, California, you might be filing a claim. After an auto accident, you must obtain a copy of your Citrus Heights accident report as soon as possible, for insurance purposes.
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4Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Citrus Heights, 2024
4Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Citrus Heights fatal crashes, 2024
0.1%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.
Citrus Heights quick facts
Citrus Heights quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Citrus Heights, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 4 fatal crashes and 4 deaths in Citrus Heights.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 23, 2024, on VAN MAREN LN at MERCEDES AVE, Sacramento 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 Citrus Heights
The bars count Citrus Heights's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
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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 Citrus Heights
These agencies hold crash reports for Citrus Heights. Open one to see how to request its reports.
These are fatal crashes in Citrus Heights recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 4 fatal crashes and 4 deaths in Citrus Heights 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.
You can get a copy of your Citrus Heights police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Citrus Heights Police Department. The Citrus Heights Police Department offers three ways to get a copy of your collision report.
In-Person
You can visit the Citrus Heights Police Department in person and fill out a Records Request form, show your valid photo ID, and pay the appropriate accident report fee to obtain your copy. The PD is located at: Citrus Heights Police Department6315 Fountain Square Drive Citrus Heights, CA95621 Business Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must contact the department via phone prior to coming in to confirm your report has been processed and is available for release. Phone: (916) 727-5500
By Mail
You can send a written request to the PD. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, the accident report fee, a copy of your valid photo ID, and mail it to: Citrus Heights Police Department6315 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA95621
Email
Visit the PD’s website to learn how to obtain a copy of your traffic collision report via email.
A Citrus Heights Police Department accident report is $10.00 per copy for reports that are up to 40 pages. You must pay an additional $0.25 per page after 40 pages.
The time, date, and location of the car crash
The names and contact information for all parties involved
A description of bodily injuries
A description of vehicle damage and property damage
The police officer’s accident investigation findings including how and why the accident occurred and which driver was at fault
Driver’s license numbers
Insurance information
Vehicle plate numbers
Registration information
A diagram of the accident scene
Actions of police officers
Accident type, such as deadly motorcycle crash, bicycle accident, fatal crash, etc.
All parties involved in the auto accident
Vehicle owners
Insurance companies
Accident lawyers
If you were involved in an injury accident that was not your fault, you might be entitled to compensation that will cover the cost of all accident-related damages. If you plan to pursue compensation in the form of an auto insurance claim or accident lawsuit, you must prove the other driver was negligent. Obtaining a copy of your Citrus Heights crash report can help strengthen your claim and prove the other driver should be held accountable for their negligence. A personal injury lawyer will use the information found in a crash report to build a strong case against the other party. The information in this legal document that can help prove the other driver was negligent includes the reporting police officer’s accident investigation findings such as how and why the accident took place and which driver was negligent. Additionally, information such as a description of your injuries and/or vehicle damage, any citations issued for traffic violations, or any arrests made, can all help your attorney prove liability.
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