How to Get a Police Accident Report in Alabama

Quick answer: request it from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division - Crash Reports online at alabamadl.alea.gov (fee: $15). The ALEA page does not say whether reports taken by city police or county sheriffs must be requested from those agencies.

Alabama · partly confirmed

Agency: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division - Crash Reports
Request online: alabamadl.alea.gov
Fee: $15
Who can ask: Eligibility is governed by Alabama Code 32-10-7 (page does not list the eligible parties)
City or county crash: The ALEA page does not say whether reports taken by city police or county sheriffs must be requested from those agencies.

Not stated on the official pages we could open: how long it takes.

Checked October 16, 2026 on alea.gov, alea.gov.

Before you request

What you will need

The date and place of the crash (road, nearest cross street or mile marker, city or county).
The report or case number from the slip the officer gave you, if you have it.
The names of a driver involved, and your own ID if the state limits copies to the people involved.
A card for the fee if you order online. Insurance companies often order the report for you, so ask your claims handler first.

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Questions

Accident reports — FAQ

How do I get a copy of my accident report in Alabama?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division - Crash Reports online at alabamadl.alea.gov. The ALEA page does not say whether reports taken by city police or county sheriffs must be requested from those agencies.

How much does a crash report cost in Alabama?

$15.

Who can request a crash report in Alabama?

Eligibility is governed by Alabama Code 32-10-7 (page does not list the eligible parties)