How to Get a Police Accident Report in Mississippi

Quick answer: request it from Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol) online at reportbeam.com (fee: $20 online via ReportBeam; $15 per copy otherwise). If a city police department or county sheriff came to the crash, ask that agency instead.

Mississippi · partly confirmed

Agency: Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol)
Request online: reportbeam.com (ReportBeam)
Fee: $20 online via ReportBeam; $15 per copy otherwise
Who can ask: Per Miss. Code 63-3-417 (linked from DPS page): persons involved in the accident, their spouse or next of kin, any person against whom a claim is made, or the estate representative, and their legal counsel or insurer's representative, on written request.

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

Checked October 16, 2026 on dps.ms.gov, dps.ms.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 Mississippi?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol) online at reportbeam.com. If a city police department or county sheriff attended, ask that agency.

How much does a crash report cost in Mississippi?

$20 online via ReportBeam; $15 per copy otherwise.

Who can request a crash report in Mississippi?

Per Miss. Code 63-3-417 (linked from DPS page): persons involved in the accident, their spouse or next of kin, any person against whom a claim is made, or the estate representative, and their legal counsel or insurer's representative, on written request.