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Washington Police Department Crash Report

How to request it: Email or mail the records unit. Fee: Free for the crash's own parties (1st-party PD-10); $3 per report for insurance companies / 3rd-party requests

Open the records portalRecords unit: (202) 727-4357

Washington, DC · Checked 2026-09-27

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Key takeaways

  • How: Email or mail the records unit.
  • Fee: Free for the crash's own parties (1st-party PD-10); $3 per report for insurance companies / 3rd-party requests
  • Turnaround: Up to 6 weeks for mail-in requests
On this page
  1. At a glance
  2. Official steps
  3. Frequently asked questions

Washington Police Department, at a glance

Fee

Free for the crash's own parties (1st-party PD-10); $3 per report for insurance companies / 3rd-party requests
“There is a NO Fee for 1st Party Requests ... a fee $3 for each PD requested [for insurance companies for claim purposes].”Source: mpdc.dc.gov

Turnaround

Up to 6 weeks for mail-in requests
“For Mail-In requests, please allow six weeks for processing from the date the request is made.”Source: mpdc.dc.gov

How to request

By email or mail

Records phone

(202) 727-4357

What you need

Any of: name, date, or location

If the report isn't ready yet

Contact the district that responded to the crash to verify the CCN (report number) if it can't be located.

Official steps

  1. 1Gather what you need: Any of: name, date, or location.
  2. 2Email or mail the records unit.
  3. 3Pay the fee if one applies. Free for the crash's own parties (1st-party PD-10); $3 per report for insurance companies / 3rd-party requests
  4. 4Check availability before paying or traveling. Up to 6 weeks for mail-in requests

Frequently asked questions

How much does a report from Washington Police Department cost?

Free for the crash's own parties (1st-party PD-10); $3 per report for insurance companies / 3rd-party requests

How long does Washington Police Department take?

Up to 6 weeks for mail-in requests

What do I need to request my report from Washington Police Department?

Any of: name, date, or location

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