How to Get a Police Accident Report in Louisiana

Quick answer: request it from Louisiana State Police (LSP), Traffic Records online at crashreports.dps.la.gov (fee: $11.50 per report + a small convenience fee; crash photos $10.00 each + convenience fee; certified copies by mail only). Only crashes worked by Louisiana State Police are on this site; crashes worked by city police or a sheriff's office are not.

Louisiana · partly confirmed

Agency: Louisiana State Police (LSP), Traffic Records
Request online: crashreports.dps.la.gov (NIC (portal footer cites NIC policies; NIC secure checkout))
Fee: $11.50 per report + a small convenience fee; crash photos $10.00 each + convenience fee; certified copies by mail only
How long: Reports are available 10-15 business days after the crash, or once approved (FAQ: about 15 or more business days); fatal crash reports are not available online; retained online for 5 years
Who can ask: Not stated for ordinary reports. Fatal reports: parties, parents/guardians of a minor party, insurers or insurance support organizations, healthcare providers who treated a party, succession representatives, attorneys, and qualifying news-gathering organizations
City or county crash: Only crashes worked by Louisiana State Police are on this site; crashes worked by city police or a sheriff's office are not.

Checked October 18, 2026 on lsp.org, crashreports.dps.la.gov, crashreports.dps.la.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 Louisiana?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Louisiana State Police (LSP), Traffic Records online at crashreports.dps.la.gov. Only crashes worked by Louisiana State Police are on this site; crashes worked by city police or a sheriff's office are not.

How much does a crash report cost in Louisiana?

$11.50 per report + a small convenience fee; crash photos $10.00 each + convenience fee; certified copies by mail only.

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

Reports are available 10-15 business days after the crash, or once approved (FAQ: about 15 or more business days); fatal crash reports are not available online; retained online for 5 years.

Who can request a crash report in Louisiana?

Not stated for ordinary reports. Fatal reports: parties, parents/guardians of a minor party, insurers or insurance support organizations, healthcare providers who treated a party, succession representatives, attorneys, and qualifying news-gathering organizations