Buy it online from TxDOT’s Crash Report Online Purchase System (CRIS) for $6, or $8 for a certified copy. Search by the name or driver license number of someone involved, pay, and the report arrives by email. Officers have until the tenth day after the crash to file it, so a very recent report may not show up yet.
This guide covers crashes investigated by Dallas police, the Dallas County Sheriff and other Texas agencies, plus what to do if you were hurt. Need care now? See our car accident chiropractor page or call 844-589-7246.
Where do you get a car accident report in Dallas?
TxDOT is the custodian of Texas crash records, and the official way to buy a copy is the TxDOT CRIS purchase site. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office sends requesters to the same system. Crash reports are confidential, so they are not available for public viewing online. Buyers receive their report by email after purchase, according to TxDOT.
What do you need to search for your crash report?
The CRIS purchase user guide lists two ways to search. You do not need the crash ID to start.
| Search method | What you enter |
|---|---|
| Name search | First and last name of any person or company involved in the crash (required) |
| Narrow the name search | County, city and crash date (optional) |
| Advanced fields | License plate, investigating agency, officer name, agency case ID, driver date of birth or roadway |
| Driver license search | The driver license or ID card number of a driver involved |
How much does a Texas crash report cost?
| Copy type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular copy | $6 | Standard copy of the report |
| Certified copy | $8 | For official uses such as legal proceedings |
| Credit card payment | Small surcharge | Processed through Texas.gov with a processing fee |
| Electronic check (ACH) | No fee | 10-day holding period applies |
Prices come from TxDOT and the CRIS user guide.
How soon is a crash report available?
Under Texas Transportation Code Section 550.062, an officer who investigates a crash involving injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more must submit a written report to TxDOT no later than the tenth day after the crash. If your search comes up empty in the first week, wait a few days and try again. TxDOT keeps crash reports for 10 years plus the current year.
Who can buy the full, unredacted report?
Texas Transportation Code Section 550.065 limits the full report to people directly concerned in the crash. That includes anyone involved, their authorized representative, a driver involved, the owner of a damaged vehicle or property, and insurance companies that cover an involved vehicle or person. Anyone else can request a redacted copy.
What if the police did not come to your crash?
TxDOT no longer has any driver’s crash reports (CR-2) in its records, and it no longer provides the form. If no officer investigated, keep your own copy of any form a local agency gave you, along with photos, the other driver’s information and witness names.
How do you get a crash report in Lewisville?
The Lewisville Police Records Division takes requests with its accident report form, in person or by mail. A non-certified copy is $6 and a certified copy is $8, paid by cash or check. Records mails or emails the copy after payment, and certified copies are mailed only.
How common are car crashes in Dallas County?
TxDOT’s 2025 county data shows how often people get hurt on North Texas roads.
| 2025 crash data | Dallas County | Denton County (Lewisville) | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total crashes | 43,946 | 12,118 | 538,860 |
| Deaths | 274 | 57 | 3,769 |
| Suspected serious injuries | 1,664 | 288 | 17,418 |
| Suspected minor injuries | 9,594 | 2,425 | 105,837 |
| Possible injuries | 11,580 | 2,430 | 121,276 |
Source: TxDOT 2025 Crashes and Injuries by County. Statewide, TxDOT reports one reportable crash every 59 seconds and one person injured every 2 minutes 9 seconds in 2025.
Why does the crash report matter if you were hurt?
Insurers on both sides use the crash report to look at what happened, so keep a copy and note the agency case number. Do not wait on the report to get checked, though. Mayo Clinic notes that whiplash symptoms most often start within days of the injury, which means pain can show up after you leave the scene. Our whiplash chiropractor page explains what an exam looks for. For billing questions, read does car insurance pay for a chiropractor in Texas, and if you are unsure about legal help, see lawyer or chiropractor first after a Dallas crash.
We treat car accident injuries at our Dallas clinic on Garland Road and our Lewisville clinic on Hebron Parkway.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car accident report in Dallas?
A regular copy of a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3) costs $6 and a certified copy costs $8. Buying online through TxDOT CRIS adds a small surcharge when you pay by card.
How long does it take to get a crash report in Texas?
Officers must submit the report to TxDOT no later than the tenth day after the crash. Once it is in the system and you buy it online, the report is sent to you by email.
Can I get a Dallas crash report without the crash ID?
Yes. TxDOT CRIS lets you search by the first and last name of a person involved, or by a driver license number. County, city and crash date help narrow the results.
Who can get a full copy of a Texas crash report?
People directly involved, their representatives, vehicle owners, insurers that cover an involved vehicle or person, and certain others listed in Texas Transportation Code Section 550.065. Anyone else gets a redacted copy.
What if the police did not come to my crash?
TxDOT no longer keeps driver crash reports (CR-2). If no officer investigated, keep your own written record and photos, and keep any form a local agency gave you.
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