After a motor vehicle accident, you must obtain a copy of your Maine accident report as soon as possible, if you plan to file an insurance claim. A traffic report contains important information that you need for insurance purposes. At AccidentReports.com, we offer a fast and simple way to get a copy of your report, hassle-free.
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174Source: 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 Maine, 2025 (early estimate)
-1.7%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 Maine traffic deaths from 2024 (177 deaths)
1.15Source: 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 Maine, 2025 (early estimate; 1.17 in 2024)
167Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Maine, 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.
Maine quick facts
Maine quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 174, a change of -1.7% from 177 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.15 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.17 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 167 fatal crashes and 177 deaths in Maine.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on I-95, Somerset 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.
Maine compared with the United States
The bars compare Maine'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 need to get a copy of your crash report, you can take advantage of our easy-to-use collision report information center and locate a copy of your report as soon as it’s available. Finally, there’s a fast, simple, and convenient way to get a copy of your trafficaccident report, right when you need it.
Take advantage of the traffic report information center available at AccidentReports.com to search for a copy of your report and obtain this important document as soon as it’s available. At AccidentReports.com, we know how devastating life after a car crash can be, which is why we have made it our goal to help accident victims get a copy of their Maine traffic report as soon as possible. Start your search now by filling out the form on this page and submit your crash information to get assistance.
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.
Maine Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Maine recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 167 fatal crashes and 177 deaths in Maine 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.
You can get a copy of your Maine police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Maine State Police Department or other local law enforcement agencies, depending on where your car crash occurred.The Maine State Police offer two ways to get a copy of your traffic crash report.
Request Your Report from the Maine State Police Department In-Person
Visit the Maine State Police Department and fill out the Accident Report Requests Form to receive a copy of your traffic crash report.The Maine State Police Department is located at:Maine State Police Department36 Hospital St.Augusta, ME04330
Public Records Request By Mail
Send written public records request to obtain a copy of your crash report by mail.Mail your request to:Maine State Police Department36 Hospital St.Augusta, ME04330
Copies of reports are $10. Accepted forms of payment include credit card, debit card, personal check, or money order.
All parties involved
Accident attorney
Insurance company
The parents or legal guardian of a minor
It can take ten to fourteen business days before you receive your report.
The law enforcement officer’s opinion regarding which party they believe was at fault for the collision
Vehicle registration
Vehicle owner’s name and contact information
A diagram of the accident scene
Time, date, and location of the crash
Complete description of property damage/vehicle damage
Description of bodily injury/personal injury sustained in the accident
Insurance policy information
License plate number and vehicle identification number for each involved vehicle
Road and weather conditions
Traffic violation/traffic infraction
Anything that may have contributed to the car crash (pedestrian, bicyclist, animal, road debris, inclement weather, etc.)
The name of responding law enforcement agency and the name and badge number of the reporting police officer
Any citations issued or arrests made (DWI, DUI, speeding, reckless driving, failure to wear seatbelt, etc.)
If you’re unable to locate your crash report after contacting the Maine State Police Traffic Division, it’s possible your report was filed by another local law enforcement agency. Contact the agency services department for the following local law enforcement agencies to determine which one filed your agency report:
Brunswick Police Department
Brunswick Police Department phone: (207) 725-5521
Rockland Police Department
Rockland Police Department phone:(207) 594-0316
South Portland Police Department
South Portland Police Department phone: (207) 874-8575
If you were injured in an auto accident, you can use the information in a crash report to help strengthen your insurance claim for compensation.A personal injury lawyer can use information, such as:
The police officer’s statement concerning who they believe was negligent
Description of the injuries you suffered in the accident
Description of vehicle damage or other personal property damage
Whether a traffic ticket was issued
Arrest reports
Accident report basics
And more, to negotiate with an insurance company and help you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries and other damages.
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