How to Get a Police Accident Report in New York

Quick answer: request it from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles online at getcrashreports.dmv.ny.gov (fee: Online: $7 search fee + $15 per report; Records Request Navigator or mail (MV-198C): $10 search fee + $15 per report). State Police crashes on the NYS Thruway must be requested from the Thruway Authority (form TA-W4310); reports by other agencies can also be requested from the investigating agency directly.

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Agency: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Request online: getcrashreports.dmv.ny.gov
Fee: Online: $7 search fee + $15 per report; Records Request Navigator or mail (MV-198C): $10 search fee + $15 per report
How long: From crash date: at least 14 days for electronically filed NYC police reports, 30 days for paper police reports, 60 days for motorist reports; NY State Police reports generally within 30 days, up to six weeks
Who can ask: Online requester must have a NY.gov ID and certify they are legally authorized to obtain the report; online search not available for crashes with no injury and under $1,000 damage, or e-bike/e-scooter crashes.
City or county crash: State Police crashes on the NYS Thruway must be requested from the Thruway Authority (form TA-W4310); reports by other agencies can also be requested from the investigating agency directly.

Checked October 16, 2026 on dmv.ny.gov, troopers.ny.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 New York?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles online at getcrashreports.dmv.ny.gov. State Police crashes on the NYS Thruway must be requested from the Thruway Authority (form TA-W4310); reports by other agencies can also be requested from the investigating agency directly.

How much does a crash report cost in New York?

Online: $7 search fee + $15 per report; Records Request Navigator or mail (MV-198C): $10 search fee + $15 per report.

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

From crash date: at least 14 days for electronically filed NYC police reports, 30 days for paper police reports, 60 days for motorist reports; NY State Police reports generally within 30 days, up to six weeks.

Who can request a crash report in New York?

Online requester must have a NY.gov ID and certify they are legally authorized to obtain the report; online search not available for crashes with no injury and under $1,000 damage, or e-bike/e-scooter crashes.