How to Get a Police Accident Report in Illinois

Quick answer: request it from Illinois State Police (ISP) Patrol Records Unit online at isp.illinois.gov (fee: $5 statutory fee + 2.35% card service fee ($1 minimum); mail option avoids the service fee). ISP rarely handles crashes on municipal streets; if the 'Investigated By' box on the motorist report does not say Illinois State Police, contact the listed investigating agency.

Illinois · checked on the official page

Agency: Illinois State Police (ISP) Patrol Records Unit
Request online: isp.illinois.gov
Fee: $5 statutory fee + 2.35% card service fee ($1 minimum); mail option avoids the service fee
How long: May take 10 or more business days to process
Who can ask: Requests are governed by the Illinois FOIA; requesters receive a redacted version of the report
City or county crash: ISP rarely handles crashes on municipal streets; if the 'Investigated By' box on the motorist report does not say Illinois State Police, contact the listed investigating agency.

Checked October 16, 2026 on isp.illinois.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 Illinois?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Illinois State Police (ISP) Patrol Records Unit online at isp.illinois.gov. ISP rarely handles crashes on municipal streets; if the 'Investigated By' box on the motorist report does not say Illinois State Police, contact the listed investigating agency.

How much does a crash report cost in Illinois?

$5 statutory fee + 2.35% card service fee ($1 minimum); mail option avoids the service fee.

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

May take 10 or more business days to process.

Who can request a crash report in Illinois?

Requests are governed by the Illinois FOIA; requesters receive a redacted version of the report