Redlands
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your Redlands police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Redlands Police Department Office.The Redlands Police Department Office offers one way to obtain a copy of your traffic crash report.

Online Police Report Request

Visit the Redlands Police Department’s website to learn how you can obtain a copy of your crash report online. You will need to provide accident details and the temporary police report number (if available).

Redlands Police Department accident reports are $8 per copy.

You must wait fourteen days from the date of the accident to request your crash report online. Your report will be processed in the order it’s received. The report process can be affected if the crash involved a fatality, significant bodily injury or property damage, or a crime, in which case, your report may be unavailable for several weeks or months.

Collision reports are legal documents that are filled out by police officers who respond to the scene of a collision. In this investigation report, you’ll find a description of any injuries sustained, vehicle damage, weather and road conditions, license plate numbers, driver’s license numbers, any citations issued, and the contact details for every party involved.A complete report will also include:

• The time, date, and exact location of accident
• Anything that may have contributed to the accident, such as road or weather conditions
• Actions of police officers
• The accident investigation findings. In this portion of the traffic accident report, law enforcement officers will list how and why the accident occurred and which driver they believed was at fault.

If you were involved in an auto accident outside of Redlands city limits, contact the County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office handles accidents that occur on highways, in rural areas, and in other areas that are outside city limits.

Eligible persons who can receive a copy of their unredacted traffic report include the parent or guardian of a minor, all parties involved in the crash, personal injury attorneys, vehicle owners, and law enforcement agencies.

If you were injured in an automobile accident in the city of Redlands that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation to cover the cost of accident-related damages. Redlands Police Department crime reports contain important information that can help prove the other driver was negligent. This information can include the police officer’s accident investigation findings, which detail how and why the accident occurred and which driver the officer believed was negligent. Other helpful information can include a diagram of the crash site, a description of your injuries and vehicle damage, any citations issued, and road and weather conditions. Your personal injury attorney will use this important accident information to negotiate a fair settlement from the other driver’s insurance company.