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Get a Car Accident Report in the State of Washington
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Washington, securing the official police crash report is often necessary for filing an insurance claim, pursuing legal action, or keeping accurate personal records. In Washington, crash reports are created by the law enforcement agency that responded to the scene and are managed through the Washington State Patrol (WSP) or the local police department that investigated the crash.
This guide explains how to request your Washington crash report, who can access it, and what information is included.
Crash reports in Washington are generally available to:
However, reports involving fatalities, minors, or ongoing investigations may be subject to additional restrictions.
The crash report is filed by the law enforcement agency that responded to the incident. This could include:
Most crash reports are submitted to and accessed via the Washington State Patrol’s Collision Records Section.
There are three official ways to request your Washington car accident report:
The Washington State Patrol provides an online crash report search system.
To request a report:
Availability: Reports are typically ready within 7–10 business days after the crash.
To request a collision report by mail:
Washington State Patrol – Collision Records Section
P.O. Box 42628
Olympia, WA 98504-2628
Processing by mail may take 2–3 weeks.
If your crash was handled by a city or county agency:
Legal or insurance representatives can typically request the report for you as part of case or claim management. Always check with your provider before placing your own request.
A standard Washington crash report includes:
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