Maryland Car Accident Reports

Requests for copies of traffic reports can take up to ten business days to process. Prior to picking up your report in person, contact the MSPD to ensure the report has been processed.Phone: (410) 281-2700Requests for Maryland police reports are processed in the order they’re received. It can take several days or weeks before you receive your report in the mail.

An MSP Investigation Report will contain the following information:

• The time, date, and location of the traffic collision
• Names and contact information of all parties involved
• VINs
• Vehicle registration information
• License plate numbers
• Driver’s license numbers
• A diagram of the accident scene
• Name and badge number of the reporting police officer and police agency
• A description of any personal injuries and vehicle damage/personal property damage
• Anything that may have contributed to the auto accident ( debris on the road, inclement weather, poor road conditions, etc.)
• The police officer’s opinion regarding how and why the automobile accident occurred and which driver they believe was liable
• Witness names and contact information
• Any traffic citations issued (DUI, DWI, speeding, etc.)
• Insurance policy information
• Type of crash (semi-truck, scooter, rollover, rear-end collision, head-on collision, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident)

The cost of injury crash reports is $4.00. Forms of payment accepted include checks or money orders. Checks and money orders must be made payable to Maryland State Police.

The following people or entities qualify for the release of records for Maryland accident reports:

• Accident attorney
• Insurance providers/insurance carrier
• Any involved party
• The legal guardian of a minor involved in an accident
• Law enforcement agency

When a traffic accident occurs, the state police respond to the accident scene and fill out a Maryland accident report. After an automobile accident, the crash report is almost always a key piece of evidence in an auto accident claim or case. If you want to pursue a personal injury claim for compensation or a lawsuit after an accident, you must obtain and use the accident report.When a police officer responds to the accident scene, they’ll obtain statements from all drivers involved, in addition to any passengers and witnesses. The state trooper will also collect evidence such as photos of any skid marks, document damage done to all vehicles involved, document any injuries sustained by the drivers or passengers, and include contact information for the drivers, passengers, and witnesses. Using this information, the State Trooper will formulate a narrative of how the accident occurred and who they believe may be liable for the accident.

Filing an Insurance Claim 

Accident victims must obtain a copy of their traffic crash report to increase their odds of receiving the compensation they deserve for any injuries sustained and other damages. After filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, a personal injury lawyer can use the information in a crash report to build a strong case that can help their client obtain compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses.

DWI, DUI Arrests and Criminal Charges 

If you were involved in a drunk driving accident, a collision report will contain information regarding any traffic citations issued or arrests made. While your personal injury claim will be separate from the drunk driving criminal case, the information regarding the arrest and subsequent charges can help prove negligence