San Antonio, Texas Car Accident Reports

When you’re involved in a collision, one party usually contacts the police. The police will respond to the scene and gather information, which they will include in a Texas accident report. This initial police report contains important and relevant information concerning your collision, including:

• Driver information 
• Physical addresses and email addresses of all parties involved 
• License plate number or vehicle identification number 
• Date, time, and location of the collision 
• Insurance information 
• Contributing factors such as dangerous roads or bad weather 
• Description of any injuries or property damage 
• Anything that may have contributed to the car crash ( motorcyclist, pedestrian, an animal on the road, traffic, jaywalking, etc.)
• Accident type ( 18-wheeler, head-on, hit-and-run, motorcycle crash, drunken driving, single vehicle crash, etc.) 

A law enforcement officer in Bexar County will be as thorough as possible when documenting the facts of the accident in the initial police report.

Because the report also includes the law enforcement officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was responsible for the accident, the report can play a significant role in an insurance claim. 

• All parties involved
• Insurance company 
• Accident attorney 
• The legal guardian of a minor 

Accident reports are filed by law enforcement agencies within seventy-two hours of the crash. Typically, a simple auto accident report from the San Antonio Police Department will be available within five to ten business days. If it was a major crash that involved a violent crime, property crime, fatality, personal injuries, or property damage, the report may not be available until the investigation has concluded. Mail accident report requests are processed in the order they’re received, so you may not receive your report for several weeks.

San Antonio and Dallas accident reports typically cost $6.00 per copy. Forms of accepted payment include money orders, checks, credit cards, or debit cards.

If your accident occurred outside of the San Antonio Police Department’s jurisdiction, contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Accidents that occur on highways in Bexar County and other areas outside of the SPD’s jurisdiction will be filed by a Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy.

If you have ever been involved in an auto accident, then you know that a police officer plays a large role after the collision. Whether you’re in a car, motorcycle, or truck accident, a police officer will almost always arrive at the accident scene to gather information and fill out a San Antonio accident report. A crash report is a necessary and essential part of an insurance claim and can include information that may prove the other driver was liable for the accident.