After you’ve been involved in an auto accident, you may be considering pursuing an insurance claim, which is why you must obtain a copy of your Nevada accident report as soon as possible. A collision report is an official report that is filled out by a law enforcement officer at the scene of an auto accident.
This document contains detailed information about a car crash, which is why you must get a copy of your report for insurance purposes.
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382Source: 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 Nevada, 2025 (early estimate)
-8.4%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 Nevada traffic deaths from 2024 (417 deaths)
1.32Source: 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 Nevada, 2025 (early estimate; 1.47 in 2024)
378Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Nevada, 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.
Nevada quick facts
Nevada quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 382, a change of -8.4% from 417 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.32 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.47 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 378 fatal crashes and 417 deaths in Nevada.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on E FLAMINGO RD at SEVILLE ST, Clark 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.
Nevada compared with the United States
The bars compare Nevada'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 take advantage of our collision report information center and search for your report from law enforcement agencies all over the state, as soon as it’s available. Searches are fast and simple. Start your search now by filling out the form on this page and submitting your accident information.
You can take advantage of the crash report information center available at AccidentReports.com now and search for your accident report. On our site, you can obtain a copy of your crash report online, as soon as it’s available. Finally, a fast, safe, and convenient way to get a copy of your accident report, hassle-free.
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.
Nevada Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Nevada recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 378 fatal crashes and 417 deaths in Nevada 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 Nevada police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can obtain your copy through one of three local Nevada Highway Patrol Headquarters, in a couple of different ways.
Public Records Request In-Person
You can visit one of the three Nevada Highway Patrol Departments to request your report in person and fill out a Public Records Request Form.Nevada Highway Patrol locations and contact information are as follows:
3920 East Idaho StreetElko, NV 89801Phone: (775) 753-1111
Southern Command
4615 W. Sunset Rd.Las Vegas, NV 89118Phone: (702) 486-4100Police Department Regional Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pmContact the desired department before you pick up a copy of your traffic accident report to ensure it’s available.
The names and contact details of all parties involved
Auto accident type (rollover, head-on collision, motorcycle crash, scooter, Uber, pedestrian, etc.)
Anything that may have contributed to the motor vehicle collision (traffic jam, road debris, animal, etc.)
Any arrests made or citations issued (DWI, DUI, failure to yield, etc.)
Driver’s license numbers
License plate numbers
Vehicle identification number
Vehicle registration information
Insurance policy information
The name of the responding law enforcement agency, name of reporting police officer and their badge number
A description of any personal injury
A description of vehicle damage and other types of personal property damage
Witness contact information
Crash narrative
Diagram of the auto accident site
You must provide the following information:
Date of the accident
Report type
Last name of the involved party
Crash number
Contact information including phone number and email address
On average, Nevada accident reports will cost $10 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include credit card, debit card, money order, and personal check.
Any party involved in the accident
The parent or legal guardian of a minor
Vehicle owner
Insurance representative
Legal representative
If you sustained injuries or property damage due to the motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to obtain compensation for your damages.Certain information in an individual crash report can be used as evidence to prove liability in a claim.This information includes:
The crash narrative-The responding police officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was at fault for the collision
Description of the vehicle damage and personal property damage
Description of bodily injury
Any traffic citations issued
Drivers statements
Witness statements
Descriptions of road and weather conditions
An accident report pursuant can provide their personal injury attorney with a copy of this document to help prove negligence. An experienced accident attorney from a personal injury law firm can use the official police report to build a strong claim against the insurance company and hold the negligent driver accountable for their negligence.
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