You can get a copy of your Santa Clara police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Santa Clara Police Department. The Santa Clara Police Department offers three ways to get a copy of your accident report.

In-Person

Visit the Santa Clara Police Department in person and fill out a Records Request Form. You must show a valid photo ID and pay the appropriate fee at the time of the request. The Santa Clara Police Department is located at:601 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA95050. Contact the department before you visit to ensure that your report is available.
Phone: 408-615-4700.
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm

By Mail

You can send a written request to the Santa Clara Police Department. You must include accident details, a self-addressed, stamped envelope, a copy of your valid photo ID, and pay the appropriate fee. You can mail your request to:601 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA95050

Online

Visit the Santa Clara Police Department’s website to learn how you can get a copy of your traffic report online.

Traffic reports can cost $5 to $23 per copy.

• The names and contact information for all parties involved
• The time of accident
• Date of accident
• Location of the accident
• The law enforcement officer’s opinion concerning which driver was negligent and how the accident occurred
• A description of bodily injuries sustained in the accident
• A description of property damage/vehicle damage
• Any arrests made
• Any citations issued for traffic violations
• A diagram of the crash site
• Road and weather conditions
• Police actions
• Make/model of each vehicle
• Vehicle plate numbers
• VINs
• Driver’s license numbers
• Insurance information

• All involved parties
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident
• Accident attorneys
• Law enforcement agencies
• Owners of vehicles
• Insurance companies

If you were injured in an auto accident you may be entitled to pursue compensation for damages for pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages from work, vehicle repair or replacement, and more. The information found in a traffic accident report can help prove the other driver should be held accountable for their negligence. An experienced accident attorney will use the information found in a traffic report to fight for fair monetary compensation for your losses. This information can include the responding police officer’s statement regarding how the accident occurred and which party was negligent, a diagram of the crash site, a description of your injuries and property damage, any citations issued, any arrests made, and more.

The report processing time can vary and may depend on whether the accident investigation has been concluded. In most cases, report requests are processed within the business days.