You can get a copy of your South San Francisco police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the South San Francisco Police Department Records Unit. The South San Francisco Police Department offers two ways to obtain a copy of your report.

In-Person

Visit the South San Francisco Police Department Records Unit and fill out a Records Request Form to obtain a copy of your traffic crash report. The Records office is open to the public daily: Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm, Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The department is located at: 400 Grand Ave South San Francisco, CA94080

By Mail

Send a written request to the San Francisco Police Department. You must include the accident report fee, a copy of your valid photo ID, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Send your request to: ATTN: Records Unit400 Grand Ave South San Francisco, CA94080

South San Francisco Police Department crash reports cost $0.10 per page.

You must wait five days from the date of the accident before you request a copy of your report, to allow time for it to be reviewed and approved. It can take ten days to arrive in the mail after you have sent a request. However, in certain cases, it can take even longer. Reports are processed in the order they’re received. Before you attempt to pick up your report in person, contact the department to ensure it’s available.

Crash reports are legal documents that are filled out by law enforcement officers who respond to the scene of an accident. These reports carefully document accident details and will include a diagram of the crash site, names and contact details for all parties involved, the time, date, and location of the crash, insurance information, driver’s license information, and vehicle plate numbers. The police officer will also document any injuries sustained in the accident, vehicle damage, anything that may have contributed to the accident, such as road work, and inclement weather, traffic jams, and more. The officer’s accident investigation findings will go over how and why the crash occurred and which driver they believed was responsible.

• Public safety reports
• Booking reports
• Criminal background checks
• Criminal records
• Arrest logs
• Copies of arrest warrants
• Agency statements

Eligible persons who can obtain a copy of their unredacted traffic accident report include the parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident, all parties involved in a collision, vehicle owners, insurance companies, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies.

If you were involved in a motor vehicle crash in South San Francisco City that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Crash reports contain important accident information that can help strengthen your claim and prove the other driver was negligent. This information can include the police officer’s accident investigation findings. This portion of the report details how and why the accident took place and which driver they believed was at fault. Other helpful information will include a description of the injuries you sustained, vehicle damage, any citations issued, a diagram of the crash site, and more. A personal injury lawyer will use this information when they’re negotiating with the other motorist’s insurance company to fight for the compensation you deserve.