The SF-1203 Tennessee Uniform Crash Report is filled out and filed by responding law enforcement officers if an accident involves:

• Property damage that exceeds $400
• A personal injury
• A fatality

Reports must be filed with the Department of Safety within twenty days following a motor vehicle collision. 

You can get your collision report now by using the free extensive online collision report support center at AccidentReports.com.You can also obtain a copy of your Tennessee police report in a few other ways.

In-Person Requests

You can pick up your report in person from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, located at:6348 Summer AveMemphis, TN38134You will need to fill out a Records Request Form and pay the appropriate fee.

By Mail

Send a written request to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, located at:ATTN: Records Unit6348 Summer AveMemphis, TN 38134A request via mail must include the appropriate fee.

If another law enforcement agency investigated your car crash, you must obtain a copy of your personal accident report directly from that law enforcement agency. This means you must locate the police department that filed the report.

Tennessee accident reports can cost $4.00 to $20.00 per copy. The cost of reports will depend on the length of the report. Forms of payment can include personal checks, business check, debit card, credit card, or money orders. An online payment option is not available at this time.

The information in a crash report will include details of the accident, such as:

• A description of vehicle damage and personal injuries
• A diagram of the accident scene
• Contact information for all parties involved
• The responding police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was responsible for the collision
• Accident type (scooter accident, motorcycle accident, semi-truck or tractor trailer accident, pedestrian accident, rollover, single-
• vehicle crash, hit-and-run, head-on collision, etc.)
• Anything that may have contributed to the car crash (road debris, traffic congestion, speeding, drunk driving, inclement weather)
• Any citations issued or arrests made (speeding, reckless driving, DUI, DWI, etc.)
• Driver’s license numbers
• License plate numbers
• Vehicle registration
• Insurance policy information
• Vehicle identification number

• Anyone involved in the accident
• An accident attorney
• Insurance company/insurance carriers
• The legal guardian of a minor

After an auto accident, it can be difficult to focus on which documents to request and file with an insurance claim for compensation or a personal injury lawsuit. Unfortunately, if you fail to obtain important documentation after a motor vehicle accident, you may not receive the compensation from the accident claim that you deserve for your injuries and other damages.

Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury Lawsuit 

Accurate documentation, such as a Tennessee accident report, is vital for defending your rights and strengthening your insurance claim or lawsuit.To prove your version of events, it’s helpful to have an objective record of the events that took place. A Tennessee incident report can provide that.