Free Guide · Checked October 2026
How to Get a Police Accident Report in Utah
Quick answer: request it from Utah Department of Public Safety (Utah Highway Patrol) online at publicsafetyutah.govqa.us. If a city police department or county sheriff came to the crash, ask that agency instead.
Utah · partly confirmed
- Agency
- Utah Department of Public Safety (Utah Highway Patrol)
- Request online
- publicsafetyutah.govqa.us (GovQA (DPS Public Records Portal))
- Who can ask
- Requester must create a GovQA account and verify identity; no other eligibility stated on the UHP page
Not stated on the official pages we could open: the fee, how long it takes.
Checked October 16, 2026 on uhp.utah.gov, uhp.utah.gov, publicsafetyutah.govqa.us.
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.
Related: every state · most dangerous intersections · accidents today · all free tools. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Questions
Accident reports — FAQ
How do I get a copy of my accident report in Utah?
Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Utah Department of Public Safety (Utah Highway Patrol) online at publicsafetyutah.govqa.us. If a city police department or county sheriff attended, ask that agency.
Who can request a crash report in Utah?
Requester must create a GovQA account and verify identity; no other eligibility stated on the UHP page