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Get a Car Accident Report in the State of Tennessee
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Tennessee, securing a copy of the official crash report is an important step in handling insurance claims, legal proceedings, or simply maintaining personal records. In Tennessee, crash reports are filed by the responding law enforcement agency and can be requested through the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security (TDOSHS) or the investigating agency.
This guide walks you through how to request a crash report in Tennessee, who can access it, and what’s included in the report.
Crash reports in Tennessee are public records, but access is generally limited to:
Members of the general public can typically request a report as well, but some personal or sensitive details may be redacted.
The agency that responded to the crash is responsible for filing the report. In Tennessee, this may include:
Most reports are filed with and made available through the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security.
There are three official ways to request your Tennessee car accident report:
If your crash was investigated by the Tennessee Highway Patrol or submitted to the state system:
Reports are typically available within 7–10 business days after the incident.
To request a crash report by mail:
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security
Financial Responsibility Division – Crash Reports
PO Box 945
Nashville, TN 37202
Allow 7–14 business days for mail processing.
If your crash was handled by a local police or sheriff’s department:
If you’ve filed a claim or are working with an attorney, your representative may already have access to the crash report or can retrieve it for you.
A standard Tennessee crash report typically includes:
Not sure where to start or how to file your request?
Contact Wreck Reports for fast, professional assistance retrieving your Tennessee accident report—so you can focus on recovery.
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