Maricopa, Arizona Car Accident Reports

Maricopa police reports cost $8.00 for the first twenty pages and $0.15 per additional page. Accepted forms of payment include personal checks, business checks, money orders, valid credit cards, and debit cards.

Depending on report availability and whether the accident involved non-criminal incidents such as serious injuries or fatalities, it can take up to ten business days before your Maricopa Police Department crash report is available. If your report is still unavailable after ten business days, contact the Maricopa Police Department at: Phone: (520) 316-6800. If the collision involved an incident such as fatal injuries, any type of criminal activity, significant bodily injury or vehicle damage, your report will be unavailable until the police investigation has concluded. In many cases, a fatal traffic accident report must be picked up in person. Contact law enforcement services to learn more.

You can fill out the Public Records Request Form to receive copies of detailed records and reports, including:

• Police crime statistics annual reports
• Criminal reports involving federal charges, including murder charges
• Arrest records containing felony charges
• City policy reports
• Background checks
• Local law enforcement existing policies
• Crime map by location and reports by address

For criminal and civil court records, visit the Maricopa Municipal Court, located at:300 W Washington St Phoenix, AZ85003. Or the Maricopa County Superior Court, located at:201 W. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ85003

• Time, date, and location of the accident
• The name and contact details of each involved party
• A diagram of the accident scene
• Insurance information
• Driver’s license numbers
• Vehicle plate numbers
• Actions of police officers
• Incident type
• A description of bodily injuries
• A description of vehicle damage and personal property damage
• Anything that may have contributed to the accident, such as missing traffic signs or inclement weather.

• Each involved party
• The parent or guardian of a minor
• A personal injury lawyer
• Vehicle owners
• Insurance companies

If the police department does not have your report on file, your accident may have occurred outside of the department’s jurisdiction. Contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to determine if one of their deputies responded to the scene of your accident.

• Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Phone: (602) 876-1000
• Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Address: 550 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

If the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office does did not take your traffic accident report, you can call other local law enforcement agencies, including:

• Mesa Police Department
• Peoria Police Department
• Buckeye Police Department
• Goodyear Police Department
• Surprise Police Department
• Glendale Police Department

When you’re involved in an auto accident in Maricopa County, you must prove to the insurance company that the other driver should be held liable for your damages, including your medical expenses and vehicle repairs. Before you file a claim, you need to obtain a copy of your accident report. This report is filled out at the scene of the accident, by the police officer who responded to the scene. In this report, you’ll find important information, such as a description of the damage done to all vehicles involved, contact information for the drivers and passengers, and the police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe is responsible for the accident. Your personal injury attorney can use the information in the investigation report to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. But obtaining a copy of your Maricopa Police Department crash report can be a hassle and a complicated process. You may be required to pick up a copy of the report in person or spend several days or weeks waiting for it to arrive in the mail. If you’re out of work and struggling to make ends meet, you may not have time to wait.