How to Get a Police Accident Report in Tennessee

Quick answer: request it from Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) online at apps.tn.gov (fee: Online: $10.00 by credit card (no prepaid cards). THP District Office (in person or by mail): $4.00). For crashes investigated by a county sheriff or city police department, you can also contact that agency to buy a copy from them; the online service asks for the 'Reporting Agency'.

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Agency: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP)
Request online: apps.tn.gov
Fee: Online: $10.00 by credit card (no prepaid cards). THP District Office (in person or by mail): $4.00
How long: About 7 days after the crash at THP District Offices
Who can ask: Any driver, owner or passenger, or their agent or legal representative
City or county crash: For crashes investigated by a county sheriff or city police department, you can also contact that agency to buy a copy from them; the online service asks for the 'Reporting Agency'.

Checked October 18, 2026 on tn.gov, tn.gov, apps.tn.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 Tennessee?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) online at apps.tn.gov. For crashes investigated by a county sheriff or city police department, you can also contact that agency to buy a copy from them; the online service asks for the 'Reporting Agency'.

How much does a crash report cost in Tennessee?

Online: $10.00 by credit card (no prepaid cards). THP District Office (in person or by mail): $4.00.

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

About 7 days after the crash at THP District Offices.

Who can request a crash report in Tennessee?

Any driver, owner or passenger, or their agent or legal representative