If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Garden Grove, you may be filing a claim. After a motor vehicle crash you must obtain a copy of your Garden Grove accident report as soon as possible. Accident reports contain vital information that can be useful for insurance purposes.
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6Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Garden Grove, 2024
6Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Garden Grove fatal crashes, 2024
0.2%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of California's 3,583 fatal crashes, 2024
83%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File (5 of 6)
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.
Garden Grove quick facts
Garden Grove quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Garden Grove, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 6 fatal crashes and 6 deaths in Garden Grove.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Oct 15, 2024, on EUCLID ST, Orange 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 Garden Grove
The bars count Garden Grove's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
Fatal crashes by type, Garden Grove, 2024
Single vehicle: Pedestrian3
Single vehicle: Pavement Surface Irregularity (Ruts, Potholes, Grates, etc.)1
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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 Garden Grove
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These are fatal crashes in Garden Grove recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 6 fatal crashes and 6 deaths in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Garden Grove Police Department. The Garden Grove Police Department offers two ways to get a copy of your traffic police report.
Request Records In-Person
To request records in person you can visit the Records Bureau Counter at the Garden Grove Police Department and fill out a Records Request Form. You must provide your photo ID and payment at the time of pick up. The department is located at: Garden Grove Police Department11301 Acacia PkwyGarden Grove, CA 92840 Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm. Contact the Garden Grove PD prior to picking up your report to ensure it’s available. Phone: 714-741-5704
Police Record By Mail
Send a written request to the Garden Grove Police Department, along with payment, your mailing address, accident report number, a stamped envelope, and a copy of valid photo identification Mail your request to: ATTN: Records BureauGarden Grove Police Department11301 Acacia PkwyGarden Grove, CA 92840
Garden Grove Police Department accident reports are $0.10 per page.
The names and contact information for all parties involved in the motor vehicle crash
The opinion of the reporting law enforcement officer regarding which driver was at fault for the collision and how the accident occurred
Any citations issued for traffic law violations
A description of personal injuries sustained in the auto accident
A description of vehicle damage and property damage
Time of the accident
Location of the accident
Date of the accident
Weather and road conditions
Insurance information
Driver’s license numbers
License plate numbers/VINs
Any arrests made for criminal activity
Details on crimes
A diagram of the accident site
Incident type, such as deadly incident, fatal pedestrian accident, etc
.
All parties involved in the collision
The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the auto accident
Insurance agents and insurance company providers
Vehicle owners
Accident attorneys
Law enforcement agencies
Arrest warrants
Criminal records
Inmate records
Inmate booking information and booking reports
Eligible persons must fill out a Records Request Form, provide photo identification, and pay the appropriate fee based on record type.
If you are involved in an auto accident that was not your fault and sustained injuries and vehicle damage, you may be entitled to compensation. If you’re filing an auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit you must obtain a copy of your police traffic report to help strengthen your claim. The information in a collision report that can help you receive the compensation you deserve includes: The crash narrative. This portion of the accident report is written by the responding Garden Grove PD law enforcement officer and covers their findings after they have conducted an accident investigation. Typically, the crash narrative will include the police officer’s opinion regarding how the accident took place, why the accident occurred, and which party they believe was at fault. Other important information you’ll find in a collision report includes a diagram of the accident scene, any citations issued for traffic violations, a description of any bodily injuries, a description of vehicle damage or personal property damage, weather and road conditions, any arrests made for criminal activity, and more. An experienced personal accident lawyer will use this valuable information when negotiating with the other driver’s insurance company to help an accident victim receive the settlement they deserve.
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