How to Get a Police Accident Report in West Virginia

Quick answer: request it from West Virginia State Police - Traffic Records Section by mail or in person (fee: $20 mailed report; $25 certified; $25 fax (WVSP Form 141)). If a city police department or county sheriff came to the crash, ask that agency instead.

West Virginia · partly confirmed

Agency: West Virginia State Police - Traffic Records Section
Request online: No online request page found: mail or in person
Fee: $20 mailed report; $25 certified; $25 fax (WVSP Form 141)

Not stated on the official pages we could open: an online request page, how long it takes, who may ask for a copy.

Checked October 16, 2026 on wvsp.gov, wvsp.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 West Virginia?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from West Virginia State Police - Traffic Records Section. If a city police department or county sheriff attended, ask that agency.

How much does a crash report cost in West Virginia?

$20 mailed report; $25 certified; $25 fax (WVSP Form 141).