How to Get a Police Accident Report in Connecticut

Quick answer: request it from Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), State Police Reports and Records Unit online at buycrash.com (fee: $16 non-refundable search fee per request ($17 certified) under C.G.S. 29-10b; online requests may carry extra non-refu…). The DESPP page covers State Police reports only and does not say how to get reports from municipal police departments.

Connecticut · checked on the official page

Agency: Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), State Police Reports and Records Unit
Request online: buycrash.com (LexisNexis BuyCrash (simple crashes, within 30 business days); state GovQA portal (desppct.govqa.us) for all other crashes)
Fee: $16 non-refundable search fee per request ($17 certified) under C.G.S. 29-10b; online requests may carry extra non-refundable convenience fees; BuyCrash price not stated on state page
How long: Many simple crashes on BuyCrash within 30 business days
City or county crash: The DESPP page covers State Police reports only and does not say how to get reports from municipal police departments.

Not stated on the official pages we could open: who may ask for a copy.

Checked October 16, 2026 on portal.ct.gov, portal.ct.gov, portal.ct.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 Connecticut?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), State Police Reports and Records Unit online at buycrash.com. The DESPP page covers State Police reports only and does not say how to get reports from municipal police departments.

How much does a crash report cost in Connecticut?

$16 non-refundable search fee per request ($17 certified) under C.G.S. 29-10b; online requests may carry extra non-refundable convenience fees; BuyCrash price not stated on state page.

How long does it take to get an accident report in Connecticut?

Many simple crashes on BuyCrash within 30 business days.