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Who Files Crash Reports in Florida?
Crash reports in Florida are filed by multiple agencies depending on where your accident occurred.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) handles collisions on state roads, interstates, and highways. City police departments — including Miami PD, Orlando PD, Tampa PD, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and Fort Lauderdale PD — investigate accidents within city limits.
County sheriff's offices cover unincorporated areas across all 67 Florida counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, Orange, Duval, Pinellas, and Polk counties.
Our system searches all of these agencies so one search finds your complete crash record.
Traffic crash reports are not publicly accessible per Section 316.066 in Florida Statutes, except to the individuals involved in the crash and other specific parties specified by the statute. This statute also enforces criminal penalties, including a third-degree felony, for the unauthorized disclosure of confidential personal information and for unlawfully obtaining or attempting to obtain such information.
Florida crash reports are managed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Crashes investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and most local police departments are filed into the state's central crash records system.
The FLHSMV Florida Crash Portal is the state's system for purchasing crash reports online. Florida law makes crash reports confidential for the first 60 days, available only to involved parties, their attorneys, and insurers during that window.
Our service simplifies finding your Florida crash report — whether your accident was worked by FHP, a county sheriff, or a city police department — without navigating multiple agency websites.
Florida Reporting Requirements (FS 316.066)
Under Florida Statute 316.066, any law enforcement officer who investigates a crash resulting in injury, death, or property damage must submit a written crash report. Reports are filed with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).
Florida crash reports are restricted from public access for the first 60 days after the crash. After that period, reports are available to involved parties, their insurance carriers, legal representatives, and other authorized parties.
If no officer filed a report and your crash resulted in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $500, Florida Statute 316.065 requires you to file a Driver Report of Traffic Crash (HSMV 90010) with the DHSMV within 10 days. Failure to file can result in license suspension.
Florida Crash Reports Available Statewide
We provide Florida crash reports from agencies statewide, including:
Miami-Dade County: Miami PD, Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami Beach PD, Coral Gables PD, Hialeah PD, Miami-Dade County Sheriff
Broward County: Fort Lauderdale PD, Broward Sheriff's Office, Hollywood PD, Pembroke Pines PD, Miramar PD, Coral Springs PD
Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach PD, Palm Beach County Sheriff, Boca Raton PD, Delray Beach PD, Boynton Beach PD
Central Florida (Orange & Osceola): Orlando PD, Orange County Sheriff, Kissimmee PD, Osceola County Sheriff
Tampa Bay (Hillsborough & Pinellas): Tampa PD, Hillsborough County Sheriff, St. Petersburg PD, Pinellas County Sheriff, Clearwater PD
Northeast Florida (Duval): Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO)
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP): Statewide coverage on all interstates and state roads.
How to Access Your Florida Crash Report
Searching for your Florida accident report?
Whether your accident was investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol, a county sheriff's office, or a local police department anywhere in Florida, this service helps you find and access your crash report.
Florida crash reports are commonly needed for insurance claims, personal injury cases, and DHSMV proceedings.
How do I get a copy of my Florida accident report online?
Use our search tool above — enter your crash date, location, and the names of the involved parties. We'll locate your Florida crash report and walk you through retrieval. You can also request directly from the Florida DHSMV or the responding law enforcement agency, but expect additional processing time and back-and-forth. Florida crash reports can also be purchased through the state's crash records system. You'll need the date of the crash, the county, and the name of a driver involved or the crash report number.
How long does it take to get an accident report in Florida?
Most Florida crash reports are available within 60 days of the accident per Florida Statute 316.066 — though many agencies make reports available sooner. Our service searches available records in real time, so you can find your report as soon as it's filed.
What is a Florida Uniform Traffic Crash Report?
The Uniform Traffic Crash Report is Florida's official crash report form completed by the investigating law enforcement officer. It's submitted to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and contains all critical information about the crash — driver details, vehicle information, the officer's diagram, and contributing factors.
Who can access a Florida accident report?
Under Florida Statute 316.066, crash reports are not publicly accessible for the first 60 days after the crash. After that, reports are available to involved parties, their insurance carriers, and authorized legal representatives. We help eligible parties obtain their reports without navigating DHSMV requests directly.
Is there a fee to get my Florida accident report?
Yes — the DHSMV and local agencies typically charge a small administrative fee that varies by agency. Our service charges a separate convenience fee for locating and retrieving your report on your behalf, saving you the steps of contacting multiple agencies.
What if police didn't file a report for my accident?
If no law enforcement officer investigated your crash and it resulted in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $500, Florida law requires you to file your own crash report with the DHSMV. Failing to do so can result in license suspension.
What information is in a Florida crash report?
Your Florida crash report includes: crash date, time, and location; all driver names, license numbers, and addresses; vehicle info (make, model, plate); witness information; the officer's crash diagram; road and weather conditions; and the officer's determination of contributing factors (fault).
The report says I'm at fault — what do I do?
Don't panic — a crash report is not a final legal determination of fault. If the report contains errors or you dispute the finding, a personal injury attorney can challenge it using witness statements, photos, and other documentation. The sooner you have your report, the more time your attorney has to build your case.
What is the Florida Crash Portal?
The Florida Crash Portal is the FLHSMV's official online system for purchasing crash reports statewide, covering reports filed by FHP and most local agencies.
Who can get a Florida accident report in the first 60 days?
For 60 days after the crash, Florida law limits access to involved parties, their legal representatives, and insurers. After 60 days the report becomes a public record.
How long does it take for a Florida crash report to be ready?
Most Florida crash reports are available within 10 days of the accident. Reports involving serious injury or ongoing investigation can take longer.
Does FHP handle all Florida accident reports?
No — the Florida Highway Patrol investigates crashes on highways and unincorporated areas, while city police and county sheriffs file reports for crashes in their jurisdictions. All flow into the state's central records system.
What do I need to look up a Florida accident report?
The crash date, county, and a driver's name are usually enough. The crash report number (given at the scene) makes the search faster.
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