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Under Washington law, RCW 46.52.030 requires a driver involved in a motor vehicle collision to file a written Motor Vehicle Collision Report if the collision results in injury or death, or if property damage to any one person appears to be one thousand dollars or more. This requirement applies unless a law enforcement officer investigates the collision and files a report.
If no officer files a report, the driver or an authorized representative such as an insurance company or legal representative must submit the collision report within four days of the accident.
This reporting requirement applies in addition to any reports made to law enforcement or insurance providers.
How to Access Your Washington State Collision Report
Searching for a Washington State collision report?
Whether your accident was investigated by the Washington State Patrol (WSP), a county sheriff's office, or a local police department in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Bellevue, or anywhere else in Washington, this service finds and delivers your crash report at no charge.
Washington collision reports are required for insurance claims, legal proceedings, and Department of Licensing filings.
Who Files Collision Reports in Washington?
Crash reports in Washington are filed by multiple agencies depending on where the accident occurred.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) handles collisions on state routes, interstates, and rural roads. City police departments — including Seattle PD, Tacoma PD, Spokane PD, Bellevue PD, and Kirkland PD — investigate accidents within city limits.
County sheriff's offices cover unincorporated areas across all 39 Washington counties, including King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clark, and Spokane counties.
Our system searches all of these agencies so one search finds your complete crash record.
Washington Reporting Requirements (RCW 46.52.030)
Under Washington RCW 46.52.030, any driver involved in a collision resulting in injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more is required to file a written Motor Vehicle Collision Report with the Washington State Department of Transportation — unless a law enforcement officer responded and filed an official report.
If no officer filed a report, the driver or an authorized representative must submit the collision report within four days of the accident.
How do I get a copy of my Washington State collision report?
Enter your name and the date and location of your accident into the search form above. You'll get instant access to your Washington crash report at no charge — no case number required.
How long does it take to get a collision report in Washington?
Washington State Patrol reports are typically available within 10 to 14 business days of the accident date. Reports from Seattle PD, Tacoma PD, Spokane PD, and county sheriff's offices may vary. If your report isn't showing yet, check back in a few days.
What is a Washington State Patrol (WSP) collision report?
When WSP responds to a crash on a state highway or interstate, the trooper files a Motor Vehicle Collision Report (MVCR). It includes a collision diagram, driver and vehicle information for all parties, witness details, citations issued, and the officer's primary cause determination.
What if my accident was investigated by a city police department?
Accidents within city limits are investigated by the local department — not WSP. Seattle PD, Tacoma PD, Spokane PD, and other city agencies maintain their own records. Our system searches all Washington agencies statewide.
Do I need to file a collision report myself in Washington?
Under RCW 46.52.030, you are required to file your own report only if law enforcement did NOT respond and no officer filed an official report. If WSP or a city officer filed a report, you are not required to file separately.
Is there a fee to access my Washington crash report?
No. This service is 100% free. No credit card or payment is ever required.
What information is in a Washington collision report?
A Washington collision report includes: date, time, and exact location; names, license numbers, and insurance information for all parties; vehicle descriptions; witness contact information; the officer's collision diagram; citations issued; and the officer's contributing factor determination.
What if the report lists me as at fault?
The officer's determination is an assessment, not a legal judgment. An attorney can review all available evidence — photos, traffic cameras, witness statements, phone records — and challenge the officer's conclusion. The report is the starting point, not the final word.
What if I don't have a case number?
You don't need one. Search using your name and the approximate date and location of the accident.
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