What is a Crash Report?

Section 316.066, Florida Statutes, "Written reports of crashes", governs the completion and subsequent distribution of traffic crash reports. Traffic crash reports are exempt from public disclosure for 60 days after the date the report is filed, except for parties involved in the crash and other specific parties outlined in the statute. This statute also provides criminal penalties (third degree felony) for the unlawful disclosure of confidential personal information and for unlawfully obtaining or attempting to obtain confidential personal information.

A party involved in the crash
A legal representative to a party involved in the crash
A licensed insurance agent to a party involved in the crash, their insurer or insurers to which they applied for insurance coverage
A person under contract to provide claims or underwriting information to a qualifying insurance company
A prosecuting authority
A representative of a radio or television station licensed by the FCC or newspaper qualified to publish legal notices or a free newspaper of general circulation, which qualifies under the statute
A representative of a local, state or federal agency that is authorized by law to have access to these reports
A representative of the Victim Service Program, as defined in §316.003(84), Florida statutes
An interested party

Online: Visit services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing/. The crash report is available immediately after purchase.
By mail: Visit flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/ to complete and mail the required form.
In person: Crash reports may be obtained from the local Florida Highway Patrol Station closest to where the crash occurred. Crash reports are available 7-10 days after the date of the crash and kept in the local districts for 2 years. (Contact your local Florida Highway Patrol Station for report availability.)

Online: $12 (debit/credit cards)
By mail: $12 (check or money order)
In person: $10 (Contact your local Florida Highway Patrol Station to verify payment methods accepted.)