How to Get a Police Accident Report in Kansas

Quick answer: request it from Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Records Department, General Headquarters online at kansashighwaypatrol.govqa.us (fee: $5 per crash report; $2 per witness statement). KHP Records holds reports generated by KHP field personnel; crashes worked by city police or county sheriffs must be requested from that agency.

Kansas · partly confirmed

Agency: Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Records Department, General Headquarters
Request online: kansashighwaypatrol.govqa.us (GovQA (KHP Records Portal))
Fee: $5 per crash report; $2 per witness statement
Who can ask: Open to the public (Records responds to attorneys, courts, insurers, the public and other agencies); Kansas Open Records Act applies
City or county crash: KHP Records holds reports generated by KHP field personnel; crashes worked by city police or county sheriffs must be requested from that agency.

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

Checked October 16, 2026 on kansashighwaypatrol.gov, kansas.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 Kansas?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Records Department, General Headquarters online at kansashighwaypatrol.govqa.us. KHP Records holds reports generated by KHP field personnel; crashes worked by city police or county sheriffs must be requested from that agency.

How much does a crash report cost in Kansas?

$5 per crash report; $2 per witness statement.

Who can request a crash report in Kansas?

Open to the public (Records responds to attorneys, courts, insurers, the public and other agencies); Kansas Open Records Act applies