If you were involved in a car wreck, it’s important to get a copy of your Arkansas accident report for insurance purposes. In Arkansas, there are many ways to request a collision report, but the simplest and fastest is by using the information center at AccidentReports.com.
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575Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Arkansas, 2025 (early estimate)
-4.6%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Arkansas traffic deaths from 2024 (603 deaths)
1.43Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Arkansas, 2025 (early estimate; 1.52 in 2024)
547Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Arkansas, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Arkansas quick facts
Arkansas quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 575, a change of -4.6% from 603 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.43 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.52 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 547 fatal crashes and 603 deaths in Arkansas.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 30, 2024, on US-65, Boone 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.
Arkansas compared with the United States
The bars compare Arkansas's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
If you were injured in an auto accident, you may be eligible to pursue a claim for compensation. An Arkansas collision report can help strengthen your claim if the accident was not your fault. But obtaining your report from law enforcement agencies can take several weeks. If you’re out of work due to serious injuries, you don’t have time to wait.At AccidentReports.com, we’ve created a comprehensive crash report support center to locate reports from all over the state. Searches are fast and easy. Now, you can access your report the minute it’s available. Take advantage of this free service and start your search now.
At AccidentReports.com, we know how devastating and chaotic life can be after a serious automobile accident. We also know most accident victims are physically unable to travel to pick their reports up in person. Additionally, if a victim sustained injuries and is unable to work, they don’t have time to wait for a report to arrive in the mail.While it’s possible for accident victims to obtain their reports online from the State Police, the fee is steep. Since the accident victim will need several copies of the report to give to their insurance company, attorney, and other entities, the cost can quickly add up.At AccidentReports.com, we’ve made it our mission to help accident victims during this difficult time. Our online crime report support center allows you to search for reports from all over the state. Searches are fast and simple. If you plan to pursue compensation for your injuries and other damages, you need your collision report now. Take advantage of our crash report support center and start your search.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Cities in Arkansas
Each city page shows who holds the crash report and the city's FARS fatal crash count for 2024.
These are fatal crashes in Arkansas recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 547 fatal crashes and 603 deaths in Arkansas that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, 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.
The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Accident Report SR-1 is the state’s official form used by motorists that were involved in a motor vehicle crash that meets one or more of the following criteria:
The auto accident involved a fatality
The automobile accident involved property damage of more than $1,000
A vehicle occupant sustained a personal injury
You can fill out the online search form at AccidentReports.com, to instantly access your crash report, or you can request your Arkansas police report in a few other ways.
Public Record Request Online Via Law Enforcement Services
The Arkansas State Police allow you to make an accident report request online. To request your copy, you’ll need to visit the police department’s website. A fee will be required per search.
Public Records Request By Mail
You can request your Arkansas and Alabama accident reports by mail. Fill out an application form and send it to:Arkansas State PoliceAttn: Crash Records SectionOne State Police Plaza DriveLittle Rock, AR 72209
Public Records Request in-Person
Local police agencies are in charge of accident report distribution. You can visit the Arkansas State Police or another local law enforcement agency in the city where the collision took place to request your police accident report in person.Business hours are Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
The cost of reports is $10.00 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include money orders, credit cards, debit cards, and personal checks.
The average response time is ten business days. However, if there is an open criminal investigation, drug investigation, personal injuries were involved, or there was a fatality, it may take additional time before a report is released. Keep in mind, a heavily populated county has more accident report requests to process. Because these requests are processed in the order they are received, it may take several weeks before your report is available.
Regardless of the method you choose, you must provide some basic information about the collision to access your crime report. Information can include:
The name of one driver involved
The time, date, and location of the accident
License plate number or VIN
Traffic accident reports are available to the public unless the accident involved a minor who was driving the vehicle or was a passenger in the vehicle.
For most crime reports, you’ll find the following information:
Time, date, and location of the crash
Drivers license number
License plate numbers
Vehicle registration information
Insurance policy information
Contact information for all parties involved
Descriptions of vehicle damage and personal injuries
Crash narrative from the police officer concerning how the accident occurred and who they believe was responsible for the collision
Anything that may have contributed to the motor vehicle crash (road debris, animal, pedestrian, broken or missing traffic lights or signs, etc.)
Any arrests made or citations issued (speeding, reckless driving, DUI, DWI, etc.)
Name and badge number of the police officer filing the report, name of the reporting law enforcement agency
If you’re not sure which law enforcement agency filed your non-emergency report, you will need to contact city or county law enforcement agencies to track it down. In most cases, a sheriff’s deputy or original officer will give you a reference or ID number with their name and badge number after they have taken down your information. However, in the event of a serious car accident, if you were injured, the chaotic aftermath can make it difficult to recall the specific law enforcement agency or keep track of the paperwork you received.If the accident took place within city limits, contact the local police department. For crashes that took place in rural areas, on highways, or outside city limits, you must contact a sheriff’s office.A county sheriff’s department may be your best bet for locating your report.Try contacting the following law enforcement agencies for more information:
Saline County Sheriff’s Office
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
Miller County Sheriff’s Office
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Forrest City Police Department
Standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
In most cases, if a driver sustains a personal injury, they will file an insurance claim to pursue compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.A personal injury attorney will use the information in the traffic collision report to negotiate with the other motorist’s insurance company to fight for the fair settlement their client deserves. However, if an attorney files a personal injury lawsuit, the information in an auto accident report is not admissible in court.
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