How to Get Your Kansas Crash Report
Where to request it: Online through the Kansas Online Accident Reports.
Portal checked 2026-09-26
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Key takeaways
- Fee: $5.00/report + $2.00/witness statement; kansas.gov "Online Accident Reports" statewide portal.
- Where: Online through the Kansas Online Accident Reports.
- Public? Yes — a version is available to the public, though some personal details may be redacted.
On this page
Kansas crash reports, at a glance
Where to request
What you need
Who can request it
Statute: K.S.A. §8-1611 (official text). Official source
How we checked the Kansas 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: K.S.A. §8-1611 (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 Kansas Online Accident Reports.
- 3Pay the fee, if any. $5.00/report + $2.00/witness statement; kansas.gov "Online Accident Reports" statewide portal.
- 4Download or receive your copy. Most agencies process new crashes within one to two weeks before the report is available to request.
Kansas agencies with a records page
We haven't confirmed an individual records page for a city or county agency in Kansas yet.
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 Kansas cost?
$5.00/report + $2.00/witness statement; kansas.gov "Online Accident Reports" statewide portal.
Who can request a crash report in Kansas?
No "agent" phrase needed — reports "shall not be privileged or held confidential" (fully open).
Can someone else request my Kansas crash report for me?
No "agent" phrase needed — reports "shall not be privileged or held confidential" (fully open).
Is my Kansas crash report public?
Yes — a version is available to the public, though some personal details may be redacted.
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