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Washington State Patrol Collision Reports
After a car accident in Washington, your crash report is the official record of what happened. You will need it to file an insurance claim, work with an attorney, or simply document the incident for your records. Washington accident reports are available online through the state patrol and most local agencies - this tool helps you find the right one.
Most highway accidents in Washington are handled by the Washington State Patrol and submitted to the statewide crash reporting system. The WSP uses an online portal called WRECR - the Washington Reporting Electronic Collision Records system - to make reports available to the public. If a state trooper responded to your crash, your WSP collision report or Washington state patrol accident report is likely available through this system.
Once filed, your Washington state patrol crash report typically takes 5 to 10 business days to process. You can search for your report using the accident date, your name, or the WSP case number.
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.
Seattle and King County Accident Reports
For accidents inside Seattle city limits, the Seattle Police Department files the report. You can find your Seattle police accident report online through the SPD records request portal, or request a copy by mail. The Seattle Police Department handles both standard collision reports and hit and run incidents within the city.
Accidents in unincorporated King County or on county roads are handled by the King County Sheriff. King County accident reports are available through the sheriff department records division. For South Sound area accidents, Pierce County accident reports are filed by the Pierce County Sheriff and available through their online records system.
Other Washington Cities and Counties
Washington has dozens of local agencies that file their own crash reports. Everett police accident reports are handled by the Everett Police Department. For other cities and counties across the state, your accident report may be filed under the responding agency - city police, county sheriff, or WSP depending on jurisdiction.
If you need to file an accident report online in Washington for a minor crash with no police response, the state allows self-reporting in certain situations. Your insurance company can also help you track down the correct agency and report number.
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.
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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