If you were involved in an auto accident, you may be filing a claim. If you plan to file a claim, you must obtain a copy of your Savannah accident report. A report will include important information that’s needed for insurance purposes.
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16Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Savannah, 2024
16Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Savannah fatal crashes, 2024
1.2%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of Georgia's 1,312 fatal crashes, 2024
56%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File (9 of 16)
Of fatal crashes with a known time happened between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published; the file can still be revised.
Savannah quick facts
Savannah quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Savannah, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 16 fatal crashes and 16 deaths in Savannah.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 10, 2024, on CS-70907 at 36TH ST, Chatham County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
How fatal crashes happened in Savannah
The bars count Savannah's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
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If you’re filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, you must obtain a copy of your crash report. At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our crash report information center to search for a copy of your GA accident report and obtain a copy as soon as it’s available. Start your search now by filling out the form on this page and submitting your accident information.
These are fatal crashes in Savannah recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 16 fatal crashes and 16 deaths in Savannah that year; the table lists all of them, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
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 Avenue Savannah, 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.
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