How to Get a Police Accident Report in Rhode Island

Quick answer: request it from Rhode Island State Police (RISP), Accident Bureau online at buycrash.com (fee: By mail: $15 check or money order payable to 'The State of Rhode Island' plus a stamped self-addressed envelope (R.I.G.…). The RISP page covers trooper-handled crashes; it does not say whether city or town police reports are on BuyCrash or must be requested locally.

Rhode Island · partly confirmed

Agency: Rhode Island State Police (RISP), Accident Bureau
Request online: buycrash.com (LexisNexis BuyCrash)
Fee: By mail: $15 check or money order payable to 'The State of Rhode Island' plus a stamped self-addressed envelope (R.I.G.L. 42-28-37). BuyCrash online fee not stated on the RISP page.
How long: In most cases 72 hours after the report is taken; crashes under investigation not released until complete; fatal reports only from the RISP Accident Bureau
City or county crash: The RISP page covers trooper-handled crashes; it does not say whether city or town police reports are on BuyCrash or must be requested locally.

Not stated on the official pages we could open: who may ask for a copy.

Checked October 18, 2026 on risp.ri.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 Rhode Island?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Rhode Island State Police (RISP), Accident Bureau online at buycrash.com. The RISP page covers trooper-handled crashes; it does not say whether city or town police reports are on BuyCrash or must be requested locally.

How much does a crash report cost in Rhode Island?

By mail: $15 check or money order payable to 'The State of Rhode Island' plus a stamped self-addressed envelope (R.I.G.L. 42-28-37). BuyCrash online fee not stated on the RISP page..

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

In most cases 72 hours after the report is taken; crashes under investigation not released until complete; fatal reports only from the RISP Accident Bureau.