If you were injured in an auto accident in Illinois, you must obtain a copy of your Illinois accident report as soon as possible if you are filing a claim. In this type of situation, a crash report can be used for insurance purposes.
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1,177Source: 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 Illinois, 2025 (early estimate)
+0.0%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 Illinois traffic deaths from 2024 (1,177 deaths)
1.12Source: 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 Illinois, 2025 (early estimate; 1.13 in 2024)
1,085Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Illinois, 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.
Illinois quick facts
Illinois quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 1,177, a change of +0.0% from 1,177 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.12 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.13 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 1,085 fatal crashes and 1,177 deaths in Illinois.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on SR- 1, Lawrence 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.
Illinois compared with the United States
The bars compare Illinois'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.
Get Your Collision Report as Soon as It’s Available
If you sustained serious injuries in the accident and/or your vehicle was totaled, you may be unable to pick up a copy of your crash report from your local law enforcement agency. Another option is to send in a written request by mail. However, this method can significantly lengthen the process and it may take weeks before your report arrives. At AccidentReports.com, we know how important it is for accident victims to obtain a copy of their collision reports as soon as it’s available, which is why we’ve created an online crash report support center. Our information center allows you to search for accident reports from law enforcement agencies from all over the state of Illinois. Getting your crash report has never been faster or easier.
What’s the Fastest Way to Get a Copy of My Collision Report?
At AccidentReports.com, we know you don’t have time to waste. If you need to get copies of accident reports to file your insurance claim or lawsuit, we offer the simplest, fastest, and easiest way to get your report as soon as it’s available. Use our crash report help center to search for your Illinois crash report online and locate your report as soon as it’s available. Start your search now.
These are fatal crashes in Illinois recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 1,085 fatal crashes and 1,177 deaths in Illinois 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 Illinois State Traffic Report SR 1050 was designed by IDOT, also referred to as the Illinois Department of Transportation, and documents a law enforcement agency member’s investigation of a motor vehicle collision. This form contains crash data, detailing the accounts of the auto accident, automobile accident type, and other relevant motor vehicle crash information.
You can use the information center available at AccidentReports.com or you can obtain a copy of your traffic accident report from the Illinois State Police Department.The Illinois State Police Department offers three ways to obtain your crash report.
Accident Report Requests By Email
You can visit the Illinois State Police website and fill out an online Records Request Form. You must also pay a fee at this time, depending on the length of the report. You will receive your report once it’s ready. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of requests, it can take several business days or weeks before you receive your copy.
In-Person
Visit the Illinois State Police Department and fill out a Records Request Form.The Illinois State Police Department is located at:801 South 7th Street Suite 100-MSpringfield, IL62703Contact the Department prior to picking up a copy of your crash report to ensure it’s available.Phone:(217) 786-7107
Request Traffic Crash Reports By Mail
Send a written request for your collision report and include a self-addressed stamp envelope to the Records Unit.Mail your requests to:ATTN: Records Unit801 South 7th Street Suite 100-MSpringfield, IL62703
When you request an Illinois traffic accident report you must provide the following information:
Vehicle registration information
Date, time, location of the accident
Full name of one of the drivers involved
The collision report number (if available)
County in which the accident occurred
Description of any bodily injury
Description of property damage
Reporting law enforcement agency
All of this information will make it easier for the Records Unit staff to locate your motorist report.
The time, date, and location of the accident
Insurance policy information
The names and contact details of all parties involved
VIN, make, model, of each vehicle
Vehicle registration information
License plate numbers for each vehicle involved
Anything that may have contributed to the crash (debris on the road, poor road conditions, traffic congestion, inclement weather, etc.)
Cause of accident (speeding, drunk driving, failure to yield, etc.)
A description of personal property damage
A description of any personal injuries sustained in the crash
The name of the reporting law enforcement agency and police officer’s name and badge number
A diagram of the accident scene
Police officer’s opinion regarding who was liable for the accident and why the accident occurred
Any citations issued or arrests made ( speeding, DWI, DUI, etc.)
Witness statements and contact information
In most cases, it will take up to ten business days for the State Police Department to process your record request. It may take longer if the traffic crash involved bodily injury, fatalities, significant property damage, a crime took place, or there is an open investigation.
An Illinois police report is $5.00. For Email requests, there is an additional $1.00 processing charge. For mail or in-person requests, payments must be made by money order or check.
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you must get a copy of your Illinois accident report as soon as possible. Also referred to as a crash report, traffic accident report, and collision report, an accident report is a valuable document that can be used as evidence in an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Insurance Claim or Personal Injury Lawsuit
An Illinois crash report is a written record of the accident that’s created by the responding law enforcement officer. The report indicates who the police officer believes is at fault for the collision and also describes the seriousness of injuries and property damage sustained by the drivers and passengers. If you’re out of work, recovering from serious injuries, you must file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit as soon as possible to receive compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. A personal injury attorney can help you file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit and will use the information in the police report to help you recover the compensation you deserve from the at-fault driver.
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