How to Get a Police Accident Report in District of Columbia

Quick answer: request it from Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Public Documents Section by mail or in person (fee: free for first-party requests; insurance companies $3 per PD-10). No online portal: request by email, by mail (441 4th Street NW, Room 550 South, Washington DC 20001, with SASE) or in person by appointment (202-671-6705), with photo ID and PD Form 10B.

District of Columbia · checked on the official page

Agency: Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Public Documents Section
Request online: No online request page found: mail or in person
Fee: free for first-party requests; insurance companies $3 per PD-10
How long: Mail-in requests: about 6 weeks
Who can ask: First party only (involved party, or attorney/attorney staff/investigator of an involved party); third parties must use the MPD FOIA Office
City or county crash: No online portal: request by email, by mail (441 4th Street NW, Room 550 South, Washington DC 20001, with SASE) or in person by appointment (202-671-6705), with photo ID and PD Form 10B.

Not stated on the official pages we could open: an online request page.

Checked October 16, 2026 on mpdc.dc.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.

Related: every state · most dangerous intersections · accidents today · all free tools. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Questions

Accident reports — FAQ

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

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Public Documents Section. No online portal: request by email, by mail (441 4th Street NW, Room 550 South, Washington DC 20001, with SASE) or in person by appointment (202-671-6705), with photo ID and PD Form 10B.

How much does a crash report cost in District of Columbia?

free for first-party requests; insurance companies $3 per PD-10.

How long does it take to get an accident report in District of Columbia?

Mail-in requests: about 6 weeks.

Who can request a crash report in District of Columbia?

First party only (involved party, or attorney/attorney staff/investigator of an involved party); third parties must use the MPD FOIA Office