Savannah
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your Savannah police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Savannah Police Department. The Savannah Police Department offers two ways to obtain your collision report.

Request Your Crash Report In-Person

You can visit the Savannah Police Department and fill out a Public Record Request Form to obtain a copy of your crash report. The department is located at:602 East Lathrop AvenueSavannah, GA31412

Request Your Accident Report By Mail

Send a written request, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:Records Unit, PO Box 8032Savannah, GA31412

It can take two to three weeks before a crash report is available. Accidents that involve a crash death, personal injuries, violent and non-violent crimes, or significant property damage, may involve an ongoing accident investigation or criminal investigation. In these cases, you may not receive your report for several weeks or months until an investigation has concluded.

Savannah and Chicago accident reports may cost $4-$15 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include personal checks, debit cards, credit cards, and money orders.

• The contact information for all parties involved
• Accident type, such as a head-on collision or vehicle rollover crash, two-car crash, three-car crash, etc.
• Any traffic citations issue
• VINs and license plate numbers
• Time and date of a car crash
• The exact location of the accident
• Diagram of the accident scene
• Insurance information
• Description of vehicle damage
• Description of injuries
• Crash narrative-the opinion of the responding police officer concerning how the accident occurred and who the law enforcement officer believes was responsible for the collision. The crash narrative summarizes the police officer’s independent investigation of the accident. During this internal investigation, the police officer will document the exact location of the accident and create a crash diagram. They will also pay attention to weather and road conditions and note any other important details that could have contributed to the accident, such as city traffic delays or debris on the road.
• Witness statements

If you’re filing an accident claim or lawsuit, a crash report is an important document that you must obtain as soon as possible. An accident report can include the police officer’s opinion concerning which driver was negligent and how the accident occurred. The report also includes information such as a description of personal injuries, vehicle damage, witness statements, and other vital info you’ll need if you plan to pursue a claim for compensation. Even if you sustained only minor injuries, you may still be eligible to file a claim. A personal injury lawyer can use the information to help strengthen an accident claim and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you receive a full and fair settlement to cover the cost of your medical bills, ongoing medical attention, vehicle damage, lost wages from work, and other losses.