If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may be filing a claim. After a car accident, you must obtain a copy of your Connecticut accident report for insurance purposes.
A Connecticut crash report contains vital information that you’ll need if you’re pursuing a claim, which is why you must get a copy as soon as possible, for your records.
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274Source: 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 Connecticut, 2025 (early estimate)
-11.6%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 Connecticut traffic deaths from 2024 (310 deaths)
0.86Source: 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 Connecticut, 2025 (early estimate; 0.99 in 2024)
285Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Connecticut, 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.
Connecticut quick facts
Connecticut quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 274, a change of -11.6% from 310 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 0.86 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 0.99 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 285 fatal crashes and 310 deaths in Connecticut.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on SR-63 STRAITS TPKE, New Haven 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.
Connecticut compared with the United States
The bars compare Connecticut'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.
At AccidentReports.com, you can obtain a copy of your collision report by searching our crash report information center. Searches are simple and hassle-free.To get started now, fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information for assistance.
A Practical Way to Get Your Connecticut Crash Reports Online
If you were severely injured in a motor vehicle accident in Connecticut and you want to pursue a claim for compensation for your injuries and other damages, you can take advantage of the collision report information center available at AccidentReports.com and search for a copy of your report as soon as it’s available. Searches are fast and hassle-free.
These are fatal crashes in Connecticut recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 285 fatal crashes and 310 deaths in Connecticut 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.
If you’re involved in a motor vehicle collision in Connecticut, law enforcement will fill out the Connecticut Uniform Police Crash Report form (PR-1).A Connecticut Uniform Police Crash Report must be filed if:
The auto accident involved any type of vehicle damage or personal property damage
The motor vehicle collision involved a fatality
The automobile accident involved any type of personal injury, regardless of how minor
You can get a copy of your Connecticut police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can obtain a copy from local law enforcement agencies or the Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The Connecticut State Police Department files its reports with the Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.The Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection offers two ways to obtain your report.
Online Incident Report Request
Visit the Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s website and fill out the online request form to obtain a copy of your report online. You will need to provide accident information, such as the time, date, and location of the accident, your full name, report number, contact information, and email address.Keep in mind that the site may not have accident reports from all law enforcement agencies in the state.
By Mail
To obtain a copy of your motor vehicle accident report, you can send a written request to:Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionDivision of State PoliceReports and Records1111 Country Club RoadMiddletown, CT 06457
Email Requests and Fax Accident Report Requests
At this time, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection does not accept email or fax requests for copies of incident reports.If you have questions about how to obtain your report from the DESPP, contact them by phone at: (860) 685-8250.
Most crash reports will be available within ten business days following the date of the motor vehicle collision. You must wait at least five business days before requesting copies of reports to allow time for the report to go through the review process.
Copies of incident reports will cost $10-$16. Accepted forms of payment include debit card, credit card, money order, or check.
In copies of motor vehicle reports, you’ll find the following information:
The names and contact information for all parties involved including email address, physical address, and phone number
License plate numbers and VIN
Description of personal injuries, vehicle damage, other types of personal property damage (smartphones, laptop, etc.)
Type of incident (scooter, pedestrian, motorcycle accident, semi-truck, rollover, head-on collision, rear-end accident, bicycle accident, drunk driving accident, etc.)
Diagram of the accident scene
Drivers license numbers
Vehicle registration information
Connecticut State Police Officer’s name and badge number
Witness contact information and statements
Crash narrative, which is an accident information summary that includes who the responding police officer believes was responsible for the collision and how the car crash occurred.
Insurance policy information
Anything that may have contributed to the automobile accident (animal, road debris, traffic jam, poor weather conditions, etc.)
Any arrests made or citations issued DWI, DUI, reckless driving, etc.)
If you were injured in the auto accident and/or your vehicle was damaged or totaled, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for damages.
Working With Legal professionals – Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury Lawsuit
If you suffered damages due to a traffic collision that was not your fault, you can file a personal injury accident claim or lawsuit to pursue compensation. A crash report contains information that a personal injury attorney can use as evidence, including the responding Connecticut State Police officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was negligent, a description of your injuries, vehicle damage, and personal property damage, any citations issued during the time of the collision, road and weather conditions, and more. This information can help strengthen your claim for compensation.
DWI/DUI/Criminal Charges
If you were involved in a drunk driving accident, the other motorist may be facing criminal charges for a DUI or DWI. However, their case will be held separate from your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. You must still pursue compensation for your pain and suffering, injuries, and other damages. If you hire a personal injury law firm, an attorney can handle the auto accident investigation and use the information in the police report to help you recover compensation, even if the other driver’s criminal charges are dismissed.
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