How to Get a Police Accident Report in South Dakota

Quick answer: request it from South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Office of Accident Records online at safesd.gov (fee: $4 search fee + $6 convenience fee (online)). Reports may not exist for private-property crashes, Marsy's Law cases or crashes under the damage thresholds; contact the investigating law enforcement agency if you lack the search details.

South Dakota · checked on the official page

Agency: South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Office of Accident Records
Request online: safesd.gov
Fee: $4 search fee + $6 convenience fee (online)
How long: Immediate download if available; report may not be found if fewer than 10 days since the crash
Who can ask: No restriction stated; requester must provide at least two of: date of crash, driver's last name, county of crash
City or county crash: Reports may not exist for private-property crashes, Marsy's Law cases or crashes under the damage thresholds; contact the investigating law enforcement agency if you lack the search details.

Checked October 16, 2026 on safesd.gov, dps.sd.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 South Dakota?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Office of Accident Records online at safesd.gov. Reports may not exist for private-property crashes, Marsy's Law cases or crashes under the damage thresholds; contact the investigating law enforcement agency if you lack the search details.

How much does a crash report cost in South Dakota?

$4 search fee + $6 convenience fee (online).

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

Immediate download if available; report may not be found if fewer than 10 days since the crash.

Who can request a crash report in South Dakota?

No restriction stated; requester must provide at least two of: date of crash, driver's last name, county of crash