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Sacramento, CA, Accident reports - FAQs
How Do I Obtain a Copy of My Incident report?
You can get a copy of your Sacramento police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Sacramento Police Department. The Sacramento Police Department offers two ways to get a copy of your crash report.
Request Report In-Person
You can visit the Sacramento Police Department in person to fill out a Records Request form and submit it to receive a copy of your traffic incident report.
The Sacramento Police Department is located at:
5770 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA
95822
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm
You must show your driver’s license or government-issued photo ID when filling out the application form. A credit card, debit card, money order, or personal check is an acceptable form of payment.
Contact the department before you pick up your vehicle accident report to ensure it’s available.
Phone: (916) 808-5471
By Mail
You can send a written request to the Sacramento Police Department, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, copy of your driver’s license, current email, payment for the report, and send it to:
5770 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA
95822
Personal check or money order is an acceptable form of payment for mailed requests.
How Much Do Accident reports Cost?
This type of car crash report is $10 per copy. A credit card, debit card, personal check, or money order is an acceptable form of payment.
What Information is in a Traffic collision Report?
- The names and contact information for all parties involved in the motor vehicle collision
- The crash narrative, written by the reporting police officer, includes how, why, when, and where the accident occurred and which party the police officer believes was at fault.
- A diagram of the car crash scene
- Accident type (scooter, motorcycle, truck, pedestrian, head-on collision, rollover collision, rear-end collision, etc.)
- License plate numbers/vehicle identification number
- Drivers license numbers
- Time, date, and location of the accident
- Insurance information/insurance policy information
- Witness statements and contact information
- Any citations issued or arrests made (DUI, DWI, not wearing a seatbelt, failure to yield, etc.)
- Weather and road conditions
- A description of bodily injury/personal injury sustained in the motor vehicle crash
- A description of vehicle damage and personal property damage
Who Can Get an Unredacted Incident report?
- Any party involved in the crash
- Personal injury attorney
- Personal representative
- Insurance company
- Vehicle owner
- The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the motor vehicle crash
What if I Can't Locate My Traffic collision Report?
If your accident occurred outside of the South Sacramento Police Department’s jurisdiction, it would be filed with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department.
Contact the South Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department to learn more.
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department phone: 916-874-5115
The South Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department handles accidents that occur on highways, in rural areas and in other areas outside of the SPD’s jurisdiction.
Why Do I Need to Get Copies of Police reports?
If you were injured in an auto accident and/or your vehicle was damaged, you may be eligible to file an auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. These types of reports contain important information that can help you prove the other driver should be held liable for their negligence.
This information includes:
- The crash narrative, written by the reporting police officer, which details who they believe was at fault for the motor vehicle accident
- A diagram of the accident scene
- Witness statements and contact information
- Any citations issued or arrests made (DWI, DUI, speeding, reckless driving, etc.)
- The actions of the other driver at the time of the accident and following the accident
- A description of minor injuries, additional injuries sustained in the car crash
- A description of vehicle damage and personal property damage
An experienced accident injury attorney can use the information in a collision report to negotiate a full and fair settlement from the other driver’s insurance company.
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