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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
308,566 crashes, 20,327 injuries, 848 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: CSP
65,450 crashes, 28,113 injuries, 762 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: CSPD
17,058 crashes, 8,468 injuries, 123 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: AURPD
13,809 crashes, 8,541 injuries, 116 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: FTCPD
7,246 crashes, 2,460 injuries, 23 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: LPD
6,272 crashes, 2,160 injuries, 43 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: THPD
4,903 crashes, 1,644 injuries, 34 fatalities in current records.
Agency ID: PUPD
4,744 crashes, 2,038 injuries, 52 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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