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After a car accident in Colorado, you have the right to obtain a copy of the official crash report filed by the responding officer. This guide walks you through the process for every major agency in the state.
Typical processing time for most Colorado agencies after your request is submitted.
Electronic copies are the most affordable. Some agencies provide free copies to crash-involved parties.
Most major agencies accept online requests. Denver PD and CDOT both offer online portals.
Select your city for detailed instructions, addresses, phone numbers, and fees specific to your local police department.
Denver Police Department
Request crash reports from Denver PD for accidents within city limits. Online and in-person options available.
Colorado Springs Police Department
Request crash reports from CSPD for accidents within Colorado Springs. El Paso County Sheriff handles unincorporated areas.
These guides use live agency crash data to help you request reports from the exact responding department.
Agency ID: DPD
321,601 crashes, 24,454 injuries, 944 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: CSP
83,944 crashes, 35,912 injuries, 1,113 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: CSPD
22,291 crashes, 11,049 injuries, 182 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: AURPD
20,236 crashes, 11,617 injuries, 178 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: FTCPD
9,409 crashes, 3,266 injuries, 32 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: LPD
8,927 crashes, 2,952 injuries, 72 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: PUPD
8,755 crashes, 3,165 injuries, 83 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: THPD
6,478 crashes, 2,201 injuries, 56 fatalities in current records.
If your accident occurred on a state highway, interstate, or was investigated by the Colorado State Patrol, you need to request your report through CDOT rather than a local police department.
The Colorado State Patrol offers an online crash report request portal:
colorado.gov/pacific/csp/crash-report
Tip: Your incident ID appears on every CrashStory crash detail page. Use our accident search tool to find your crash and locate the case number before submitting your request.
Determine which law enforcement agency investigated your crash. City police departments handle crashes on city streets. The Colorado State Patrol investigates crashes on state highways and interstates. County sheriff departments handle unincorporated areas.
Collect the date of your accident, the location (intersection or address), names of parties involved, and any case or incident number you received at the scene. If you do not have a case number, search for your crash on CrashStory to find it.
Most agencies accept requests online, by mail, by phone, or in person. Online requests are typically processed fastest. You may need to pay a small fee, usually under $10 for electronic copies.
Reports are usually available within 5 to 10 business days. Review the report carefully for accuracy. If you find errors, contact the agency to request a correction.
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