Washington DC
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your District of Columbia police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Metropolitan Police Department.The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC offers three ways to get a copy of your report.

Request Records In-Person

To visit the agency in person, you must schedule an appointment with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. Once you’ve made an appointment, you can visit the department to request a copy of your traffic report in person. You will need to fill out a Records Request Form and pay the appropriate fee.The Metropolitan Police Department is located at:Metropolitan Police DepartmentPublic Documents SectionATTN: Accident/Incident Reports300 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 3075Washington, DC 20001Contact the department to schedule your appointment: (202) 727-4357.

Mail-In Requests

Send a written request for Metropolitan Police Department police records, along with your mailing address, accident details, payment, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a copy of your driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.Mail your request to:Metropolitan Police DepartmentPublic Documents SectionATTN: Accident/Incident Reports300 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 3075Washington, DC20001

Requests for Records By Email

For email requests, visit the Metropolitan Police Department’s website and fill out an online form and include your email address to learn more.

You must wait six weeks before you request a copy of your report. Your report request will be processed in the order it’s received.

• The time and date of the accident
• Crash location
• The names and contact information of all parties involved
• The police officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was at fault for the car crash
• A diagram of the accident scene
• Witness statements and contact information
• Insurance information
• Driver’s license numbers
• License plate numbers and VINs
• Accident type, such as collision with pedestrian, rollover, hit-and-run, etc.
• Road and weather conditions
• Any criminal activity/criminal offense/citations issued
• Actions of police officers

The following parties are eligible to receive a copy of their Washington D.C. police records crash report from law enforcement agencies:

• All parties involved in the accident
• Legal representative
• Insurance carrier
• The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident
• Vehicle owner

If you were injured in the accident and/or your vehicle was damaged, you can file a claim for compensation and hold the negligent driver responsible for your damages. An accident attorney will use the information in a crash report to help strengthen your insurance claim.Helpful information can include:

• The police officer’s statement regarding how the accident took place and who they believe was at fault
• A description of your injuries/injury status
• A description of damage to property
• Witness statements
• Diagram of the crash scene
• Accident type, such as pedestrian crash