You can get a copy of your motor vehicle accident report now, by utilizing the free collision report information center at AccidentReports.com.

You can also request a copy of your Dallas police report from the Dallas Police Department in a couple of different ways.

Request In-Person

Visit the Dallas Police Department to pick up your report in person and fill out a record request form to obtain your copy. 

The police department is located at:

Dallas Police Department
Open Records Unit
1400 Botham Jean
Dallas, Texas 75215

Contact the police department by phone, prior to picking up the crash report to ensure it’s available:
Agency contact: (214) 671-3001​

Fill Out Agency Form By Mail

You can request a copy of your crash report by mail. Fill out the online records request agency form, download it and send it to:

Dallas Police Department

Open Records Unit
1400 Botham Jean
Dallas, Texas 75215

For Dallas and Austin accident reports, the fee is $6 per copy.

In a collision report, you’ll find the following information:

• The contact information for all parties involved
• A description of the accident scene
• A diagram of the crash scene
• Driver’s license numbers
• Insurance information
• Witness statements and contact information
• The responding law enforcement officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was at fault for the accident
•  Any factors that may have contributed to the accident such as bad weather or poor road conditions, an animal on the road, pedestrian, etc.
• Accident type (head-on, multi-vehicle, 18-wheeler, scooter, Uber accident, rollover collision, etc.) 

Police officers will typically file a report within seventy-two hours after a simple accident. However, it can take up to fourteen business days before your report is available. In some cases, if the accident involved a fatality, minor, personal injuries, or a crime, it can take several months before your report is released. 

• Any of the parties involved in the accident
• An accident lawyer
• An insurance company/insurance adjuster
• The legal guardian of a minor

This type of critical police report information can be very valuable if you plan to pursue compensation from the at-fault driver. The report includes the responding police officer’s unbiased opinion regarding who they believe was responsible for the crash. Additionally, if the other driver was issued citations or arrested for drunk driving, reckless driving, distracted driving, etc, this can help strengthen your claim or personal injury lawsuit and can improve your chances of receiving compensation for damages.

Attorney-client relationship 

If you decide to hire a personal injury attorney, you can provide them with a copy of your incident report and any other evidence you have, to help strengthen your insurance claim. An experienced car accident lawyer can use this document to build a strong auto accident injury case and negotiate a fair settlement.