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How to Get Your Michigan Crash Report

Where to request it: Online through the Michigan TCPS.

Open the Michigan TCPS

Portal checked 2026-09-26

Written by
Settlement Scout editorial team

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Updated Sep 26, 2026Sources linked

Key takeaways

  • Fee: $15 via Michigan State Police Traffic Crash Purchasing System (michigan.gov/tcps, requires MiLogin).
  • Where: Online through the Michigan TCPS.
  • Public? Yes — a version is available to the public, though some personal details may be redacted.
On this page
  1. At a glance
  2. Steps to get your report
  3. Michigan agencies
  4. What's on your report
  5. Frequently asked questions

Michigan crash reports, at a glance

Where to request

Online through the Michigan TCPS

What you need

The report number (or the names of the drivers involved), the date of the crash, and a valid photo ID.

Who can request it

Not found — statute is silent; the TCPS portal releases the report to anyone who supplies matching crash details (name, DOB, crash date/report number).

Statute: MCL 257.622/257.624 are silent on who may obtain copies; unredacted access is TCPS portal policy; FOIA exemption at MCL 15.243(1)(a) (official text). Official source

How we checked the Michigan 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: MCL 257.622/257.624 are silent on who may obtain copies; unredacted access is TCPS portal policy; FOIA exemption at MCL 15.243(1)(a) (official text). The portal link was last opened on 2026-09-26.

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Steps to get your report

  1. 1Find out which agency responded to your crash: a city police department, a county sheriff's office, or the state patrol.
  2. 2Request it online through the Michigan TCPS.
  3. 3Pay the fee, if any. $15 via Michigan State Police Traffic Crash Purchasing System (michigan.gov/tcps, requires MiLogin).
  4. 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 Michigan; use the official source above.

Michigan agencies with a records page

Michigan agencies
AgencyPlaceFee
Battle Creek Police DepartmentBattle Creek$15Details
Dearborn Heights Police DepartmentDearborn HeightsConfirm the fee with the records unitDetails
Detroit Police DepartmentDetroitNot published — call the records unit.Details
Grand Rapids Police DepartmentGrand Rapids$15.00 online through TCPS; $5.00 for a copy at the GRPD Records Unit counterDetails
Rochester Hills Police DepartmentRochester HillsConfirm the fee with the records unitDetails
Sterling Heights Police DepartmentSterling HeightsConfirm the fee with the records unitDetails
Troy Police DepartmentTroyConfirm the fee with the records unitDetails
Kent County Sheriff's OfficeKent County$13.00 to download online; $10.00 at any of the 4 Sheriff's Office branchesDetails

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 Michigan cost?

$15 via Michigan State Police Traffic Crash Purchasing System (michigan.gov/tcps, requires MiLogin).

Who can request a crash report in Michigan?

Not found — statute is silent; the TCPS portal releases the report to anyone who supplies matching crash details (name, DOB, crash date/report number).

Can someone else request my Michigan crash report for me?

Not found — statute is silent; the TCPS portal releases the report to anyone who supplies matching crash details (name, DOB, crash date/report number).

Is my Michigan 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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    • Statute: MCL 257.622/257.624 are silent on who may obtain copies; unredacted access is TCPS portal policy; FOIA exemption at MCL 15.243(1)(a) (official text)
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