If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Gilroy, California you might be filing an auto insurance claim. Following an accident, you must obtain a copy of your Gilroy accident report for insurance purposes.
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2Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Gilroy, 2024
2Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Gilroy 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.
Gilroy quick facts
Gilroy quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Gilroy, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 2 fatal crashes and 2 deaths in Gilroy.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Aug 8, 2024, on MURRAY AV at GAVILAN CT, Santa Clara 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.
Taking an Important Step After an Auto Accident
At AccidentReports.com, you can search our innovative collision report information center to locate a copy of the crash report as soon as it’s available. Searching is fast and simple. To begin your police records search, fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information.
At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our easy-to-use crash report information center to locate a copy of your California accident report as soon as possible. We know how devastating life can be after an auto accident, especially if you sustained serious injuries. We’ve made it our mission to help accident victims obtain this important document for the records, easily, and from the comfort of their homes. To begin your search now, fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information to get assistance.
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 Gilroy
These agencies hold crash reports for Gilroy. Open one to see how to request its reports.
These are fatal crashes in Gilroy recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 2 fatal crashes and 2 deaths in Gilroy 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 Gilroy police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Gilroy Police Department. The Gilroy Police Department offers three ways to obtain a copy of your collision report.
In-Person
You can visit the Gilroy Police Department in person and fill out a Records Release Form to obtain a copy of your traffic accident report. You must also show valid photo ID at the time of pick up and pay the accident report fee. The department is located at:Gilroy Police Department7301 Hanna StreetGilroy, CA95020
By Mail
You can send a written request to the Gilroy Police Department. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, a copy of your valid photo ID, and the accident report fee. Send your request to:Gilroy Police Department7301 Hanna StreetGilroy, CA95020.
Online
Contact the Gilroy Police Department to learn how to obtain a copy of your crash report online.
A Gilroy Police Department accident report is $0.10 per page.
Crash reports are legal documents that are filled out by police officers when they respond to the scene of an accident.These reports contain basic accident details such as:
The names of each party involved and their contact information
Date of the crash
Location of accident
Time of accident
The police officer’s traffic collision investigation findings regarding which party they believed was negligent and how the accident took place
Insurance information
Driver’s license numbers
Vehicle license plate numbers
Crash reports will also include a description of any injuries sustained in an accident, a description of vehicle damage, the actions of police officers such as the issuance of traffic citations or arrests made, and road and weather conditions.
Eligible persons who can obtain a copy of an unredacted accident report include all parties involved, the parent or legal guardian of a minor, accident attorneys, insurance companies, vehicle owners, and law enforcement agencies.
If you’re involved in an auto accident that was not your fault you might be planning on pursuing compensation that will cover the cost of your damages. Crash reports contain information that can help prove liability, such as: The police officer’s accident investigation findings detailing how the accident occurred and which driver they believed was at fault, a description of any injuries you sustained and vehicle damage, witness statements and contact information, and a diagram of the crash site. All of this valuable information will be used by your accident attorney to help strengthen your case and prove liability.
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