How to Get Your Connecticut Crash Report
Where to request it: CT DESPP Reports & Records Unit ($16 search + $16 copy) or a linked third-party document service; local PD for local crashes; no BuyCrash confirmed.
Portal checked 2026-09-26
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Key takeaways
- Fee: CT DESPP Reports & Records Unit ($16 search + $16 copy) or a linked third-party document service; local PD for local crashes; no BuyCrash confirmed.
- Where: CT DESPP Reports & Records Unit ($16 search + $16 copy) or a linked third-party document service; local PD for local crashes; no BuyCrash confirmed.
- Public? Rules vary; check the official page for this state's current policy.
On this page
Connecticut crash reports, at a glance
Where to request
What you need
Who can request it
Statute: No dedicated access statute found; treated as a public record under CT FOIA (Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-210 et seq.), fees under §29-10b (legal database copy). Official source
Confidence: low-medium confidence. This source is thinner than we'd like — verify directly with the agency before relying on it.
How we checked the Connecticut route
We read the state's own crash-report page and the law behind it, then recorded who may request a report, the fee and the official channel. Statute: No dedicated access statute found; treated as a public record under CT FOIA (Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-210 et seq.), fees under §29-10b (legal database copy). The portal link was last opened on 2026-09-26.
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Steps to get your report
- 1Find out which agency responded to your crash: a city police department, a county sheriff's office, or the state patrol.
- 2Request it CT DESPP Reports & Records Unit ($16 search + $16 copy) or a linked third-party document service; local PD for local crashes; no BuyCrash confirmed.
- 3Pay the fee, if any. CT DESPP Reports & Records Unit ($16 search + $16 copy) or a linked third-party document service; local PD for local crashes; no BuyCrash confirmed.
- 4Download or receive your copy. Most agencies process new crashes within one to two weeks before the report is available to request.
Settlement Scout can't request this report for you in Connecticut; use the official source above.
Connecticut agencies with a records page
| Agency | Place | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Police Department | Bridgeport | $4 | Details |
| Bristol Police Department | Bristol | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Danbury Police Department | Danbury | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Hartford Police Department | Hartford | $5.00 | Details |
| New Britain Police Department | New Britain | $30.00 | Details |
| Connecticut State Police | Connecticut | $16.00 | Details |
Don't see your city or county listed? The agency that responded to your crash still has your report — contact its records unit directly, or start with the state route above.
What's on your report, and why it matters
A standard crash report records the date, time, and location of the crash; the vehicles, drivers, and any passengers involved; a diagram of how the crash happened; any citations issued; and the officer's notes on contributing factors and fault. Insurers use this report as their starting point, so double-check that the facts, especially the fault narrative, are accurate before you rely on it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crash report in Connecticut cost?
CT DESPP Reports & Records Unit ($16 search + $16 copy) or a linked third-party document service; local PD for local crashes; no BuyCrash confirmed.
Who can request a crash report in Connecticut?
NOT FOUND as an explicit phrase — likely open access in practice per DESPP description, but the primary FOIA/DESPP text could not be retrieved (cga.ct.gov TLS error on every attempt).
Can someone else request my Connecticut crash report for me?
This varies by agency — check the official portal below or call the records unit.
Is my Connecticut crash report public?
Rules vary; check the official page for this state's current policy.
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Article sources
- Statute: No dedicated access statute found; treated as a public record under CT FOIA (Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-210 et seq.), fees under §29-10b (legal database copy)
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