How to Get Your Florida Crash Report
Where to request it: Online through the FLHSMV Crash Report Purchasing.
Portal checked 2026-09-26
Written by
Settlement Scout editorial team
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Key takeaways
- Fee: LexisNexis-powered Florida Crash Portal / local agencies; modest per-report fee.
- Where: Online through the FLHSMV Crash Report Purchasing.
- Public? Yes — a version is available to the public, though some personal details may be redacted.
On this page
Florida crash reports, at a glance
Where to request
What you need
Who can request it
Statute: Fla. Stat. § 316.066 (official text). Official source
How we checked the Florida 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: Fla. Stat. § 316.066 (official text). 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 online through the FLHSMV Crash Report Purchasing.
- 3Pay the fee, if any. LexisNexis-powered Florida Crash Portal / local agencies; modest per-report fee.
- 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 Florida; use the official source above.
Florida agencies with a records page
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| Agency | Place | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach Police Department | Daytona Beach | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Fort Myers Police Department | Fort Myers | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Gainesville Police Department | Gainesville | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Hialeah Police Department | Hialeah | Not published on the agency page — confirm at the Florida Crash Portal | Details |
| Homestead Police Department | Homestead | $5 | Details |
| Jupiter Police Department | Jupiter | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Miami Police Department | Miami | Not published — call the records unit. | Details |
| North Miami Police Department | North Miami | Not published — call the records unit. | Details |
| North Port Police Department | North Port | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Orlando Police Department | Orlando | $10.00 per crash report; a driver exchange report for a minor accident is free | Details |
| Pembroke Pines Police Department | Pembroke Pines | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| St. Petersburg Police Department | St. Petersburg | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Tampa Police Department | Tampa | $2.00 standard; call for an estimate on larger reports (fatality/homicide) | Details |
| Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | Jacksonville | $10.00 statutory fee per report, plus a $2.00 convenience fee per payment (Florida Crash Portal / FLHSMV) | 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 Florida cost?
LexisNexis-powered Florida Crash Portal / local agencies; modest per-report fee.
Who can request a crash report in Florida?
(2)(b): a third party acting on behalf of a party may receive the report but "may disclose it only to that person."
Can someone else request my Florida crash report for me?
(2)(b): a third party acting on behalf of a party may receive the report but "may disclose it only to that person."
Is my Florida crash report public?
Yes — a version is available to the public, though some personal details may be redacted.
Find the crash report route for your state
Each state page names the agency that holds your report, its fee and who may ask for a copy.
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Article sources
- Statute: Fla. Stat. § 316.066 (official text)
- Official source
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