How to Get Your New York Crash Report
Where to request it: $15 search/photocopy + $15 certified copy + $25/photo (state police); local/state police records units — no unified statewide online portal identified.
Portal checked 2026-09-26
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Key takeaways
- Fee: $15 search/photocopy + $15 certified copy + $25/photo (state police); local/state police records units — no unified statewide online portal identified.
- Where: $15 search/photocopy + $15 certified copy + $25/photo (state police); local/state police records units — no unified statewide online portal identified.
- Public? No — access to a crash report in New York is limited to the parties involved, their insurers, and their attorneys, not the general public.
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New York crash reports, at a glance
Where to request
What you need
Who can request it
Statute: N.Y. Public Officers Law §66-a (official text). Official source
How we checked the New York 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: N.Y. Public Officers Law §66-a (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 $15 search/photocopy + $15 certified copy + $25/photo (state police); local/state police records units — no unified statewide online portal identified.
- 3Pay the fee, if any. $15 search/photocopy + $15 certified copy + $25/photo (state police); local/state police records units — no unified statewide online portal identified.
- 4Download or receive your copy. Most agencies process new crashes within one to two weeks before the report is available to request.
New York agencies with a records page
| Agency | Place | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Police Department | Albany | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Mount Vernon Police Department | Mount Vernon | Not published for accident reports — confirm with the provider | Details |
| Schenectady Police Department | Schenectady | $40.00 | Details |
| Yonkers Police Department | Yonkers | Not published for the motor-vehicle report route — confirm with CrashDocs | Details |
| Erie County Sheriff's Office | Erie County | Not published — call the records unit. | Details |
| Richmond County Sheriff's Office | Richmond County | Not published — NYPD has no single stated fee for a Staten Island crash report; call the precinct that responded. | 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 New York cost?
$15 search/photocopy + $15 certified copy + $25/photo (state police); local/state police records units — no unified statewide online portal identified.
Who can request a crash report in New York?
Yes — reports "shall be open to the inspection of any person having an interest therein, or of such person's attorney or agent."
Can someone else request my New York crash report for me?
Yes — reports "shall be open to the inspection of any person having an interest therein, or of such person's attorney or agent."
Is my New York crash report public?
No — access to a crash report in New York is limited to the parties involved, their insurers, and their attorneys, not the general public.
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Article sources
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